Brent Nakanishi
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented college student with 2+ years of experience in leadership, tutoring, and officiating. Skilled in communication, organization, problem-solving, and working effectively with diverse groups. Seeking to apply these skills while gaining hands-on research experience and contributing to a collaborative scientific environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Referee
AAU
Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Applied official volleyball rules consistently across AAU events.
- Monitored line judges and score table procedures for accuracy.
- Performed pre-game inspections of playing areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
Private Tutor
Sanada Family
Torrance, California
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Adapted instruction to different learning styles and attention levels
- Communicated progress and concerns with Sanada family guardians
- Maintained a calm, supportive learning environment during sessions
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Torrance, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA10-2026
Skills
- Research methods
- Statistical analysis
- Time management
- Lab safety
- Collaboration techniques
- Leadership
- Responsibility/Accountability
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout, January 8, 2026, including Eagle Service Project where I led 70+ volunteers to refurbish 7 planter boxes for North High School's urban farming class, allowing farm-fresh vegetables and fruits for students to enjoy
- Academic Achievement Award winner for mathematics, May 20, 2026
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts, BSA, 2019-2026, led 50+ scouts acting as Senior Patrol Leader & Junior Assistant Scout Master, ensuring smooth meetings and communicating between adult and youth leadership
- Volunteer, CSF, Completion of 6 semesters of 3-6 hours per semester
- Board Member, HOSA & Japanese Club, served as meeting manager & secretary, respectively, managing club documents and keeping everything organized
- Yearbook Editor, North High School Valiant Class, coordinated with 28 sports teams to ensure each sport's page is accurate and complete as well as designing template for the pages
Timeline
Volleyball Referee
AAU
03.2025 - 06.2026
Private Tutor
Sanada Family
09.2024 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
North High School
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara