Brent Nakanishi
Lincoln Elementary
Torrance,CA
1
Language
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated UCSB student with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Experienced in leading teams and coordinating projects within diverse groups through student leadership and community service. Committed to enhancing student engagement and fostering vibrant campus communities.
Work History
Volunteer
1 Year 2 Months- Assisted a teacher in a summer coding class for grades 3-5.
- Supported the revitalization of the school library by organizing, alphabetizing, and reshelving books.
- Helped improve the organization and accessibility of library resources for students.
Yearbook Editor
10 Months- Coordinated with 28 sports teams and team captains to gather information, ensuring accuracy and completeness of each team's yearbook page.
- Delegated assignments to yearbook staff and managed deadlines, facilitating timely completion of the sports section.
- Collaborated with co-editor, Editor-in-Chief, and adviser to review pages and correct errors, enhancing final publication quality.
HOSA - Meeting Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Planned and coordinated biweekly meetings for a 6–8 member board, ensuring each meeting had a clear agenda and objectives.
- Recorded board meeting minutes and organized meeting materials in shared Google Drive, enhancing accessibility for leadership.
- Coordinated with board members to ensure timely completion of organizational tasks and meeting preparations.
Junior Assistant Scout Master
11 Months- Directed a troop of 45–50 scouts as Senior Patrol Leader, organized meetings, coordinated activities, and managed conflicts.
- Mentored younger scouts as Patrol Leader by teaching Scouting skills, fostering leadership, and promoting independence.
- Acted as liaison between youth and adult leadership, effectively communicating priorities to ensure coordination between both groups.
- Facilitated leadership meetings and contributed to troop planning and operations as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.
Tutor
9 Months- Delivered tailored English and mathematics instruction to support student with learning needs.
- Adapted teaching strategies to the student's needs and helped the student reach grade-level proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Provided constructive feedback to foster academic growth and boost confidence in learners.
- Developed engaging educational materials to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
Eagle Scout Project Leader
1 Month- Planned and led a service project involving 70+ volunteers to revitalize North High School's urban farming program.
- Replaced deteriorated planter boxes and constructed 7 new planters, enhancing safety and functionality for students.
- Expanded garden space to increase fresh vegetable production for school's café.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll
- Awarded Academic Achievement Award for Mathematics
- Surf Management Scholarship Recipient
- Lincoln Elementary PTA Scholarship Recipient
- Sansei Baseball League Scholarship Recipient
- Awarded All League Second Team - Volleyball
- Awarded Seal of Biliteracy
Skills
Event planning
Team leadership
Positive attitude
Team collaboration
Organizational efficiency
Project oversight
Project oversight
Attention to Detail
Eagle Scout
Highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, recognizing leadership, service, character, and completion of a community service project.
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Yearbook Editor
North High School
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Volunteer
Lincoln Elementary
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Junior Assistant Scout Master
Boy Scouts of America
01.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Tutor
Fiona Sanada
11.2024 - 08.2025Read More
HOSA - Meeting Manager
North High School
08.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Eagle Scout Project Leader
Boy Scouts of America
08.2024 - 09.2024Read More
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science from Biopsychology
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North High School
High School Diploma
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