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Ava Warman

Redondo Beach

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated pre-medical student with a strong work ethic, experienced in mentoring and peer counseling at Redondo Union Wellness Center. Proven ability to enhance well-being through effective leadership and motivational interviewing. Successfully organized community events and trained new volunteers, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills. Seeking a job to gain patient care experience.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Mentor and Listener

Community Helpline
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced empathy and listening skills by listening to a variety of callers at a local warmline/suicide hotline.
  • Mentored new listeners and provided direct, constructive feedback.
  • Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
  • Organized a community-wide fundraising event with a planning committee of supervisors.
  • Facilitated training of new volunteer cohorts, mentoring up to 20 new volunteers at once.

Peer Counselor

Redondo Union Wellness Center
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing empathetic and non-judgmental peer counseling support.
  • Collaborated with school staff and mental health professionals to address individual student needs effectively.
  • Mentored new peer counselors through training programs; shared best practices for effective communication and active listening techniques.
  • Promoted mental health awareness within the school community through educational workshops and presentations.
  • Prepared multiple presentations and collaborated with local mental health organizations to spread awareness about mental health topics.

Babysitter

Neighbors and Family Friends
09.2023 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.

Pilot Trainee

Pacific Skies Aviation
01.2021 - Current
  • Trained over 100 hours in a Cessna 152 to achieve Private Pilot Certificate.
  • Studied aerodynamics and practiced in simulators to refine aviation skills and prepare for the exam.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Redondo Union High School
Redondo Beach, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective leadership
  • Organization
  • Self-awareness
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Grief support
  • Relapse prevention

Timeline

Peer Counselor

Redondo Union Wellness Center
08.2024 - Current

Volunteer Mentor and Listener

Community Helpline
03.2024 - Current

Babysitter

Neighbors and Family Friends
09.2023 - Current

Pilot Trainee

Pacific Skies Aviation
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology

University of Wisconsin, Madison

High School Diploma -

Redondo Union High School

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