Darsy Gutierrez
Berkeley,CA
Summary
A determined and innovative student leader, who is willing to apply all of her skills to real-world experiences, with a powerful willingness to learn new skills, that is powered by the desire to create a difference in whatever community she finds herself in. A successful communicator, with team spirit, who is ready to bring new perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
First Generation Scholars
San Diego, CA
06.2026 - 07.2026
(Summer Job)
Goal of non-profit: Assisting first generation students navigate the college admission process, with an emphasis on graduating with no debt.
- Assisted the producer in creating lesson plans (including slides) to deliver information successfully to 20 students
- Guided 7 students through developing and creating their personal statements for their college application
- Built a comfortable and safe environment where students could express themselves
- Offered advice to various students depending on their needs
- Encouraged students to try their best, therefore allowing them to obtain confidence
- Assisted in organizing icebreaker activities to keep students engaged
- Delivered pep talks in the classroom, allowing students to understand that their struggles and efforts are acknowledged
- Worked closely with other teams/cohorts to deliver a comfortable environment for 160 students by helping carry out events
- Chaperoned various field trips, allowing students to have fun, yet remain safe
Literacy Mentor
BIULD
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in strengthening and enhancing the reading and writing skills of students from third to fifth grade.
- Developed a comfortable, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment where students were able to flourish and thrive.
- Created personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs to enhance learning outcomes.
- Fostered student confidence in reading and writing through supportive mentoring techniques.
- Organized tutoring space to maximize students’ learning.
- Tracked student learning progress after every session.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress after each session to inform future instruction.
Education
Undergraduate University Student - Architecture, Dance
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley05-2029
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Senior High School
San Diego, CA05-2025
Skills
- Video editing
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Content creation
- Scheduling coordination
- Organization
- Time management
- Dependability
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring
- Project coordination
- Goal setting
- Role modeling
Accomplishments
- Due to the lack of arts at my High School, I decided to advocate for them by creating a petition to develop a ballet folklorico dance class that would allow students to be part of an inclusive community and develop skills such as teamwork, organization, and communication.
Successful Class Petition | Oct, 2024 | Montgomery High
Certification
- Biliteracy Seal Of California for Spanish (April 2026)
- Mandated Reporter Training (June 2026)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Producer
First Generation Scholars
06.2026 - 07.2026
Literacy Mentor
BIULD
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate University Student - Architecture, Dance
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Montgomery Senior High School
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EXTRACURRICULARS
- Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, Facilitator, 2025, Designed and delivered a workshop to assist first-generation students with their college applications.
- UC Berkeley Raices, Host, 2026, Provided a student with a safe space to rest and assisted the student in navigating college decisions without bias.
- Montgomery High School, Treasurer & Tutor for GRIT, 2024 - 2025, Cultivated two students’ academic potential by providing them with an inclusive and motivating environment., Monitored finances to reward our scholars
- Montgomery High School, Link Crew, 2024, Facilitated the transition of students from middle school to high school by providing them with advice, a tour of the school, and mentorship.
- Montgomery High School, Dance Team President and Founder, 2023 - 2025, developed a dance club, where students were able to express themselves through dance