CARLEY NIELSEN
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate scholarship candidate committed to furthering my education. Successful at managing multiple passions including leadership, academics, and sports.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Santa Barbara County Lifeguard
Santa Barbara County
05.2022 - Current
- Proficiency in first responder skills including as First Aid and CPR.
- Ensure public safety at several beach and pool locations including Arroyo Burro Beach, Jalama Beach, Goleta Beach, and Cachuma Pool.
- Certified American Red Cross Pool Lifeguard.
- Help educate the public on beach and ocean safety.
- Respond to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Previous Junior Lifeguard and Counselor in Training.
Teen Health Educator and Founder
San Marcos High School AAPLE Academy
08.2020 - Current
- 2024: Designed and hosted a concussion and brain injury clinic for High School students to learn about proper treatment.
- 2023: Provided CPR and First Aid Certifications for High School students.
- 2022: Worked with Hope School to educate students about mental wellness and provided tools to help them cope with emotional stress and wellbeing.
- 2021: provided weekly health education related to COVID-19 in live and recorded presentations to the Hope School Community (approximately 300 students).
- 2020: Worked with Hope School Nurse to assemble first aid kits for classroom use.
Academic Tutor
San Marcos High School
08.2022 - Current
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Helped students learn subjects including AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP English Literature, and Pre Calculus.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making to inform future instructional planning.
Superintendent Advisory Council
Santa Barbara Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Attend monthly meetings with superintendent and students across the district in a committee to discuss challenges in our district and implement change.
- Reviewe plans and inspect ongoing board policies to keep work in line with project goals.
VOLUNTEER
People Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
01.2021 - Current
- Prepare and serve meals to the homeless.
- Maintain clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicate with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Boost fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
VOLUNTEER
Explore Ecology
01.2018 - Current
- Participate in beach cleanups at Arroyo Burro Beach, and recruited friends to participate.
- Communicate with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Hope Elementary School Special Education Program
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked as an assistant for elementary school students with special needs to develop their communication, social, academic, and behavior skills.
Education
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Barbara06.2024
San Marcos High School AAPLE Academy
Santa Barbara, CAPsychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2028
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Driven and Determined
- Conversational Spanish
Leadership Experience
- Associated Student Body: Freshman Class Vice President, Sophomore Class Vice President, Junior Class President, Commissioner of Athletics, San Marcos High School
- Girls Varsity Basketball Team Captain and MVP
- Health Occupations Student of America, Secretary
- Sustainable Future Club, President
- Freshman and Sophomore Class President of the AAPLE Academy, San Marcos High School
- Corporate Giving Committee Chair, San Marcos AAPLE Academy
- Community Awareness Committee Founder and President, AAPLE Academy
Awards
2023-2024: AP Scholar with Honors
2020-2024: CA State Seal of Biliteracy
2024: San Marcos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Most Valuable Player (MVP)
2024: San Marcos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Coaches Award
2021-2024: CIF. Academic Award Team Champions
2023: Phreaner Writing Contest Winner: Best Response to Literature
References
- Club Basketball Coach-Manny Murillo: (805)-455-4948
- AP Statistics Teacher-Liz Vining: (805) 967-4581
- Community Member-Kristen Hawkes: (805)-682-0110
Timeline
Academic Tutor
San Marcos High School
08.2022 - Current
Superintendent Advisory Council
Santa Barbara Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Santa Barbara County Lifeguard
Santa Barbara County
05.2022 - Current
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Hope Elementary School Special Education Program
05.2021 - 08.2023
VOLUNTEER
People Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
01.2021 - Current
Teen Health Educator and Founder
San Marcos High School AAPLE Academy
08.2020 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Explore Ecology
01.2018 - Current
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL
San Marcos High School AAPLE Academy
Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Santa Barbara City College
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