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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 computer science, business, education, and art. Some awards I won at the collegiate level include the President's List, Dean's List, Martin Luther King JR. Scholar, PTK Vice President of Leadership (Xi Pi Chapter), and State Farm Scholar Recipient. Some of my high-school level accomplishments are as follows: Top 1% in HS Grad Class - 4.3 WGPA, Honors, AP, & Dual Enrollment Student, Student Govt. Co-President, Presidential Scholars Awardee 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 (or 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

Polk State College

Associate's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer Software and Media Applications

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Educational/Instructional Media Design
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • 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

    • Bakery Assistant

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2022 โ€“ 20242 years
    • Pharmacy Clerk/Assistant Technician

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2021 โ€“ 20243 years
    • Front Service Clerk

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2019 โ€“ 20245 years
    • Deli Clerk

      Publix Grocery Stores Inc.
      2023 โ€“ 20252 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€“ Present5 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€“ Present3 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

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