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Catherine Derival

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Bio

๏ฝกโ˜†โ˜… ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ โ˜…โ˜†๏ฝก Welcome one, welcome all! There are a variety of things I'm passionate about, but some of my interests are business, computer science, education, and art. Regarding my education, I hope to soon start my Computer Science coursework at Valencia in pursuit of a Bachelor's in Computing Technology and Software Development. โ˜… College Awards: President's List, MLK JR Scholar, Frederick Douglas Scholar, Addeco Group Finalist โ˜… Highschool Accolades: Top 1% in HS Grad Class - 4.3 WGPA, Honors & AP Student, Student Govt. Co-President If you've read my essays or watched my video submissions, you probably already know how strongly I feel about education. Education is an often-underutilized power, that can shape the world for better (and for worse). This is why the way we talk about education should be positive and empowering, but most importantly - exciting! That's why I'm pursuing a career that allows me to combine my interests! I've always loved visually stimulating designs, often seen in video games or other story-driven media. Founding a business that allows me to invent creative tools designed to enhance the learning experience would be incredible. Imagine how many minds would become enlightened with thought. I can imagine such a future and it looks wonderful. I would love for you to be a part of it. Thank you for viewing my profile!

Education

Valencia College

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
  • Minors:
    • Computer Software and Media Applications

Polk State College

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Minors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations

Discovery High School

High School
2017 - 2021

Florida Virtual School

High School
2016 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Accounting and Computer Science
    • Behavioral Sciences
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Software

    • Dream career goals:

      Company Founder, Non-Profit Founder, Professor, Leader, Student Activist, Change Maker

    • Front Service Clerk

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2019 โ€“ Present5 years
    • Deli Clerk

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2023 โ€“ Present1 year
    • Pharmacy Clerk/Assistant Technician

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2021 โ€“ Present3 years
    • Bakery Assistant

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2022 โ€“ Present2 years

    Sports

    Aerobics

    Intramural
    2020 โ€“ 20211 year

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Track & Field

    Intramural
    2015 โ€“ 20172 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Dancing

    Intramural
    2020 โ€“ Present4 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Karate

    Club
    2008 โ€“ 20135 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Basketball

    Intramural
    2014 โ€“ 20151 year

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Cycling

    Intramural
    2022 โ€“ Present2 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Climbing

    Intramural
    2015 โ€“ 2015

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Volleyball

    Intramural
    2015 โ€“ 20172 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Swimming

    Intramural
    2016 โ€“ 20204 years

    Awards

    • Sportsmanship & Participation

    Research

    • Microeconomics

      Polk State College โ€” Student Researcher
      2022 โ€“ 2022
    • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General

      Polk State College โ€” Student Researcher
      2020 โ€“ 2021
    • History and Political Science

      Polk State College โ€” Student Researcher
      2020 โ€“ 2021
    • Psychology, General

      Polk State College โ€” Student Researcher
      2020 โ€“ 2021
    • Marine Sciences

      Discovery High School โ€” Student Researcher
      2018 โ€“ 2019
    • Computer Science

      Polk State College โ€” Student Researcher
      2021 โ€“ 2022

    Arts

    • John Casablancas Modeling and Acting

      Acting
      2017 โ€“ 2018
    • Ridgeview Global Studies

      Art Showcase
      Tampa Art Showcase
      2010 โ€“ 2010
    • Florida Virtual School

      Art Criticism
      Digital Art Lit Database
      2016 โ€“ 2017
    • Self-Started Project

      Computer Art
      Gilbert the Guppy
      2020 โ€“ 2021
    • The Sound of the Chamber

      Graphic Art
      Lead Designer
      2015 โ€“ 2016
    • Discovery High School

      Graphic Art
      DHS Spirit Week 20', DHS Spirit Week 21'
      2020 โ€“ 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Society of High School Scholars
      2018 โ€“ Present
    • Advocacy

      DoSomething.org โ€” Student Advocate
      2016 โ€“ 2017
    • Volunteering

      Discovery High School โ€” Event Organizer
      2019 โ€“ 2020
    • Volunteering

      Rachel's Challenge โ€” Rachel's Challenge Member
      2014 โ€“ 2017
    • Volunteering

      Amino โ€” Micro Community Leader
      2018 โ€“ 2019
    • Volunteering

      Discovery High School โ€” Orientation Staff Member
      2019 โ€“ 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship