I attended Oakland California Schools from Kindergarten through 8th grade. For High school I was determined to go to a boarding school and I applied and was accepted into a few. I fell in love with The Hotchkiss School where I received a full scholarship, was greatly challenged and pushed like I never had been before, and I got opportunities to do things I never dreamed of including going on exchange to Peru and TAing in Oakland. From there, I was accepted into numerous colleges, but, again, fell in love with one, Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon where I just completed my first year. I have had many amazing opportunities because I am not afraid to do something different than what others around me have done.
Current Whereabouts:
I love working with young students through tutoring and TA opportunities. these experiences are what have made me want to become a teacher and have fueled my passion for education.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
My goal is to become a teacher and, eventually, a principal of a school in low-income areas to help students realize that there are unlimited possibilities when they apply themselves.
II'm a double Major in Rhetoric & Media Studies (Communications) and Psychology. I work two jobs including Front Desk and Assistant for my school's Student Support Services and Event Assistant for School Sport Events. I, also, Volunteer through the school's 3CE program. I hold a 3.11 cumulative GPA for my Freshman year during which I completed 37 credits.
Most Memorable Moment:
My most memorable moment was while volunteering at a local high school in Portland, Oregon as a tutor when I knew earned great trusting relationships with my high school freshman because they began to talk to me about very personal problems, yet they held enough respect for me to let me help them complete homework.
My next most memorable moment was after a Hula Performance after which my friends and people I didn't personally know congratulated me.
Many of my most memorable moments are with my friends while we explored the beautiful city, our amazing campus, and became best friends.
High School: The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT
class of 2011
Activities & Accomplishments:
I graduated on the Second Honor Roll.
I was a tour guide for three years, and a Head Tour Guide for one of the three.
I designed and participated in an Off Campus Project my senior year, in which
Best Memories:
Many of my best memories are from my Off-Campus Project my Senior year when my students received the highest grades on their tests in their class. All of the students I worked with were 'borderline' students, who normally received C's or low B's, and many of them earned their first A or High B. Seeing the joy on their faces was undoubtedly the most amazing moment ever for me.
Student Support Services Front Desk Office Assistant|
Lewis & Clark College
From January 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Handle confidential information, schedule appointments, prepare test rooms, answer phones, and interact with students.
Sports Event Assistant|
Lewis & Clark College
From November 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Operate scoreboards and game clocks, use video equipment, and handle cleanup duties.
Seasonal Assistant, Server, Food Prep|
Cater 2 You
From January 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Prepare food for chef, cook simple meals, plate food, organize table layout, and serve food.
Tutor|
Open Meadows
From September 2011 to April 2012 • 1 year(s)
Provide one-on-one tutoring for high school freshmen.
Note Taker|
Lewis & Clark College
From September 2011 to December 2011 • 0 year(s)
Document class topics and deliver notes to students.
Office Assistant|
Lewis & Clark College
From September 2011 to December 2011 • 0 year(s)
Work with confidential information, file documents, conduct online research, and compile data in Excel.
Summer Orientation Leader|
A Better Chance
From July 2010 to July 2011 • 1 year(s)
Plan activities for students ages 13-15, facilitate dormitory operations, and present information about boarding school life.
Promoter, Student Outreach, Clerical Duties|
KIPP Regional Office
From March 2011 to May 2011 • 0 year(s)
Compile and edit promotional videos, maintain student data on Sales Force, and research programs.
Cashier, Food Prep|
St. Leo's Gym Snack Bar
From March 2011 to May 2011 • 0 year(s)
Set up snack bar, take orders as cashier, and assist with food preparation and cooking.
English Teaching Assistant, Tutor|
KIPP: Bridge Charter School
From March 2011 to May 2011 • 0 year(s)
Create lesson plans, teach classes, tutor ESL students, grade assignments, and handle clerical duties.
Tour Guide|
The Hotchkiss School Admissions
From September 2008 to March 2011 • 3 year(s)
Lead campus tours for prospective families, served as Head Tour Guide, and delivered materials to admissions office.
Seasonal Assistant, Hostess, Stage Crew, Sales, Coat Check, Promoter|
J'La Chic Productions
From December 2009 to January 2011 • 2 year(s)
Answer phones, sell tickets, set up stages and events, manage seating, edit website, and handle various event operations.
Library check-out/check-in, Shelf Organization|
The Hotchkiss School Edsel Ford Library
From September 2007 to June 2008 • 1 year(s)
Check in/out books and materials to students and community members, and organize library shelving.
