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Bio

I am currently a senior at Foothill Technology High School. I just turned 17 in July and really love photography, thrifting, singing, and playing guitar. Ever since I can remember I've loved using words to create stories, which has morphed into a love of writing and learning. Because of this, I want to share this love with others by becoming a teacher, probably of English. I've been a member of my school's journalism program for the past three years and am currently the co-editor-in-chief, hoping to continue this passion.

Education

Westmont College

Bachelor's degree program
2025 - 2029
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

Ventura College

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Foothill Technology High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Education

    • Dream career goals:

      Any community, especially ours, thrives on good communication between all different types of people. To truly foster growth and connection, we must build a bridge of knowledge that spans across generations, races, and any sort of socioeconomic divide. That’s why I want to get into the educational field. I hope to inspire the next generation to explore all the knowledge that words have to offer. To positively give back to the community through their everyday actions.

    • Tutor

      Tutoring Services (self employed)
      2023 – Present2 years
    • Dance Instructor

      Cassie's Dance Camp
      2024 – Present1 year
    • Basketball Referee

      Santa Paula Recreational League
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Basketball Referee

      YMCA Ventura
      2024 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Swimming

    Varsity
    2022 – Present3 years

    Awards

    • Scholar Athlete, CIF, Most Dedicated

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2021 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • Most Improved, Scholar Athlete Award, CIF

    Research

    • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

      Foothill Technology High School Advanced Placement Environmental Science Class — One of 3 contributing students to the research project.
      2024 – Present

    Arts

    • Ventura Missionary Church

      Photography
      2024 – Present
    • Foothilll Dragon Press (Online news publication)

      Photography
      2022 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Ventura Missionary Church — Youth Group Leader & Worship Leader
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Girl Scouts — Troop Member
      2012 – Present
    • Volunteering

      National Charity League — Various each year, currently Class of 2025 President
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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