Aija Sawyer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and driven individual with extensive leadership training from Ladies Of Virtue, showcasing strong critical thinking and communication skills. Proven ability to network effectively and engage in community service, complemented by culinary expertise. Committed to personal growth and academic success through diverse experiences in college readiness and mentorship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Participant
Ladies Of Virtue
01.2022 - Current
- Completed 35+ hours of leadership development training during a 9-month program designed to foster confidence and purpose-driven leadership.
- Partnered with a dedicated mentor and gained access to a supportive network of professionals invested in personal and academic success.
- Participated in college and career readiness activities, including 3+ college tours (e.g., Howard University, Northwestern University, Spelman College, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), career readiness luncheons, and job shadowing experiences.
- Exposed to 5+ career fields and placed in summer jobs or internships (ages 16+).
- Received personalized resources, such as the LOV Butterfly Journal and Binder, to aid personal growth and development.
Student Participant
University Of Chicago
01.2020 - Current
- Completed a six-week summer academic enrichment session with simulated college-level courses in English, social sciences, math, humanities, and science/STEM, gaining exposure to diverse academic fields and the college experience.
- Participated in monthly college and career readiness workshops, cultural and community-building field trips, and local and national college visits.
- Engaged in academic tutoring and college advising support, attended an annual college fair and career conference, and utilized various student development resources.
Education
Highschool - true
Air Force Academy
Chicago05-2026
Skills
- Critical thinking and communication
- Attention to detail
- Networking
- Supervision and leadership
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Cultural awareness
- Dependable and responsible
- Team collaboration
- Leadership and problem-solving
- Extracurricular involvement
- Social media management
- Culinary skills
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Community service involvement
Projects
Can Water Conduct Electricity, Science Experiment, Investigated whether pure water can conduct electricity and the impact of dissolved substances on conductivity., Set up a circuit using a battery, wires, a light bulb, and containers of distilled water, tap water, and saltwater., Measured electrical conductivity by observing whether the light bulb was illuminated., Documented how impurities (like ions in salt) increased conductivity, while pure distilled water showed no conductivity., Demonstrated that pure water does not conduct electricity due to the lack of free ions, but the addition of ionic compounds (like salt) enables conductivity by providing charged particles., Highlighted the role of dissolved substances in making water an electrical conductor., Circuit assembly, Scientific method, Data analysis, Reporting, Improved understanding of basic electrical concepts and chemistry principles, such as the role of ions in conductivity.
Extra Curriculum
- Track
- Social Media Team
- Cooking class
- Tutoring
- Ladies Of Virtue
Certification
Pharmacy Technician License CVS - 2025
Timeline
Participant
Ladies Of Virtue
01.2022 - Current
Student Participant
University Of Chicago
01.2020 - Current
Highschool - true
Air Force Academy