Brandon Yoo
Palm Desert,California
Summary
I am a fervent student who is eager to work no matter what circumstance. I have a goal and one goal only and that is to pursue an education to provide a career as an attorney. I do not wish to become an attorney simply because of the prestigious title or good salary it will give me. Rather, it is a way for me to give back to the community. My dream is to become an attorney for a legal aid to fight for the people who cannot afford to fight.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Vice President
Rho Kappa
Palm Desert, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other clubs and organizations in planning joint activities or events.
- I represented the club at club rush and recruited many members.
- Coordinated and organized monthly meetings with club members.
Paid Intern
J. Doling Law
Palm Desert, CA
04.2023 - Current
- I drafted and prepared petitions to assist with filing for bankruptcy.
- I learned how to navigate through legal websites, such as NetDocs.
- I learned the operations of a law office and absorbed many legal terms and knowledge.
Attorney and Witness
Mock Trial Club
Palm Desert, CA
09.2021 - Current
- I learned courtroom mannerisms, voice projections, and professional body language.
- My critical thinking was sharpened, as I needed to be ready to answer any unexpected questions about the case.
- As an attorney, I had to be a leader because I needed to guide my witnesses in the right direction through direct examinations, and prepare them for cross-examinations.
- As a witness, I learned how to think craftily to ensure the opposing team couldn't extract any helpful information from me.
- I learned the art of acting, as I had to fully become the character to receive the maximum points for my team.
- In my first year as an attorney, I was also given a second role as a witness because there weren't enough members. While it seemed unmanageable, I was able to help my team make it to the Elite Eight.
Children's Ministry Teacher
Desert Springs Community Church
Palm Desert, CA
06.2021 - Current
- I taught the children's classes with roughly 20 to 30 kids every Sunday.
- Every Wednesday at AWANA, I helped teach roughly 40 to 50 kids.
- I helped coordinate and run the Vacation Bible Study every June, a week-long event with over a hundred kids.
Summer Camp Counselor
Desert Springs Community Church
Palm Desert, CA
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Managed disciplinary issues according to established policies and procedures.
Ice Cream Server
Grand's Ice Cream
Spencer, IN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of all food preparation surfaces, utensils and equipment according to safety regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with guests.
- Closed shop by cleaning workstations, restocking shelves with supplies, emptying trash cans.
International Missionary
Global Awakening
Maringa, Brazil
06.2023 - 07.2024
- I ministered to the youth in Maringá, Brazil.
- Supported communities in hardship.
- Our group reached out to, and impacted, over 15,000 locals.
Missionary
Global Awakening
, Puerto Rico
06.2021 - 07.2024
- I assisted in restoring homes for those living in severe poverty.
- Ministered to over ten different churches.
- Reached out to over 5,000 Puerto Ricans.
Volunteer Intern
Riverside Legal Aid
Indio, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- I was taken to court hearings to take notes on the case for the attorney to review.
- I learned to conduct legal research at the law library by navigating legal programs, like LexisNexis.
- I shadowed client interviews and was taught how to approach them, and what to ask them.
Education
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert06-2025
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Relationship development
- Ethical leadership
- Innovative and visionary
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Articulate communication
- Adaptability
- Analytical skills
- Debating skills
- Presenting skills
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Riverside County Bar Association Good Citizenship Award | Awarded to one junior per high school in the county of Riverside. Received certificates from senators, congressmen, and other state representatives.
- Mock Trial Elite Eight | The PDHS Mock Trial Program hasn't qualified for the Elite Eight for nearly a decade until my junior year.
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- AP Capstone Diploma
Courses
- AP Human Geography
- AP Music Theory
- AP World History
- AP Seminar
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Biology
- AP Research
- AP United States History
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Government and Politics
- AP Microeconomics
- College of the Desert Chemistry | Dual Enrollment
- College of the Desert Psychology | Dual Enrollment
- College of the Desert English | Dual Enrollment
- Lake Tahoe Community College Elementary-Spanish | Concurrent Enrollment
- Lake Tahoe Community College Intermediate-Spanish | Concurrent Enrollment
Timeline
Club Vice President
Rho Kappa
08.2024 - Current
Ice Cream Server
Grand's Ice Cream
06.2024 - 08.2024
International Missionary
Global Awakening
06.2023 - 07.2024
Paid Intern
J. Doling Law
04.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Desert Springs Community Church
07.2022 - 07.2025
Attorney and Witness
Mock Trial Club
09.2021 - Current
Children's Ministry Teacher
Desert Springs Community Church
06.2021 - Current
Missionary
Global Awakening
06.2021 - 07.2024
Volunteer Intern
Riverside Legal Aid
06.2021 - 08.2021
Palm Desert High School
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