Dominique Valls

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Community Service 

Founder of High School Committee, Teacher and Coordinator of La Casita Foundation for Under-Resourced Children and Single Mothers (Miami, FL) (2020-2023)

• Time Commitment: 5 hr/wk, 35 wk/yr
• Led a comprehensive tutoring and dance program benefiting over 150 children, providing over 400 community hours of tutoring and dance classes.
• Recruited over 50 student volunteers to support various initiatives, significantly enhancing program outreach and effectiveness.
• Organized food, clothing, and toy drives, collecting about 300 Christmas presents and coordinating the distribution during the Christmas Party, to help under-resourced children and single mothers celebrate Christmas.

Lead Mentor of the Ukrainian Refugee Center Volunteer Program at Aiglon College (2022-2024)

• Time Commitment: 5 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Organized bi-weekly outdoor learning and physical activities for Ukrainian children at a local Swiss center, enhancing their well-being.
• Coordinated with the school's French and German teachers, who volunteered to teach the parents French and German, aiding them in finding jobs and integrating into Swiss society.

Teacher and Tutor of Svitlo Education (an international non-profit allowing certified volunteers world wide to aid Ukrainians keep up with their education) (2022-2024)

• Time Commitment: 3 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Served as a virtual teacher in English, History, Math, Economics, and Musical Instruments, such as Guitar, through Svitlo Education, providing critical support and educational continuity for Ukrainian high schoolers, despite their challenging circumstances.

 Hermanos de la Calle Foundation Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer, and Immigrant Services Assistant (Miami, FL) (2020-2023)

• Time Commitment: 4 hr/wk, 40 wk/yr
• Developed a system to assist illegal immigrants in finding housing and employment, significantly improving their quality of life and integration into society.
• Organized garage sales to fundraiser money for the foundation achieving $1500 Led teams of young volunteers to help homeless people to coordinate their efforts on preparing and delivering food in Miami suburbs, and led a team of over 20 volunteers providing hygiene kits, clothes, and meals to the homeless with the ultimate goal of helping in the reintegration of the homeless in society.

Co-Founder, Teacher, and Organizer of the South American Educational Tutoring Program in RoundSquare, in partnership with the Peruvian Academic Institution "Colegio Galileo" (20222-2024)

• Time Commitment: 3 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Founded and led a weekly virtual English and Spanish tutoring program, providing essential educational support to 150 low-income children in Peru. Recruited and managed a dedicated team of over 25 volunteers, ensuring high-quality instruction and engagement.
• Designed comprehensive lesson plans to the needs of the children's' language levels in hopes of enhancing the educational outcomes and future opportunities for these children.

Student of the Year Leader, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) (2021-2022)

• Time Commitment: 5 hr/wk, 10 wk/yr
• Led a dynamic team in raising $98,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), significantly advancing cancer research, raising awareness, and enhancing the lives of patients.
• Played a crucial role in a broader campaign that amassed $700,000, making a profound impact on the fight against blood cancers and demonstrating exceptional leadership and fundraising skills.
  

High School Positions and Leadership Roles

Elected School and Boarding House Prefect in Aiglon College Villars, Switzerland (2023-2024)

• Time Commitment: 20 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Advocated for student voices within the administration, ensuring their concerns and ideas were heard and addressed.
• Worked with the Prefect team and School Leadership to create and organize school-wide events including school Gatherings, assemblies, inter-house debates, writing 500 letters of kindness to members within the school community, etc., to promote school spirit and motivation, fostering a vibrant school community.
• Planned daily logistics for the boarding house, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment for all students, contributing to their overall well-being and academic success.

“Buddy-System” Founder, School Ambassador, and Staff Interviewer within the Admissions Office at Aiglon College (Villars, Switzerland) (2022-2024)

• Time Commitment: 3 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Conceptualized and implemented the "Buddy System," pairing current and new students to foster a welcoming and supportive community. This initiative significantly enhanced student integration, boosted school spirit, and promoted a sense of belonging among students.
• Served as an exemplary School Ambassador, representing Aiglon College to visitors and prospective students. Conducted comprehensive campus tours, showcasing the school’s unique programs and culture, and effectively communicated the school's values and strengths.
• Played a crucial role as a Staff Interviewer, assessing and interviewing staff applicants, acting as a vital bridge between the student body and administration, ensuring that the students' perspectives and needs were well-represented in hiring decisions.

• Time Commitment: 4 hr/wk, 36 wk/yr
• Served as an educational aid for peers and younger students, providing support to help them understand complex subjects and topics.
• Selected to teach English to non-native Junior School students.

Music

Member, Singer, Guitarist, and Songwriter of Agnes Choir (Miami, FL) (2018-2024)

• Established and led the Agnes Choir, where I composed 11 original songs and recorded two full-length albums. This role allowed me to harness and develop my musical talents while fostering a creative and collaborative environment for choir members.
• Performed at the Youth Festival in Medjugorje in 2019 with our Original Song "You Are"/"Eres"

Solo Singer, Songwriter, and Producer (2023)

• Composed, produced, and Released my original single, "Lies"

Organizer of Weekly Gatherings for Junior Girls:

• Created and led weekly music sessions for junior girls, teaching them singing and guitar. These gatherings not only provided musical instruction but also nurtured a passion for music, performance, self expression, and community among these young girls.

• Round Square Committee, 11
• Refugees Committee (in Villars), 11
• UM Model or Model United Nations, 11,10, 9
• Spanish Honor Society, 10, 9
• French Honor Society, 10, 9
• Finance Club, 10, 9
• Club 305, 10
• HIP/ Peer Health Education, 10
• St Agnes Youth club, 10

Soccer: Aiglon College Manchester City Female Varsity Captain and Mast Academy's Varsity Women’s Soccer Team Player

• Time Commitment: 2 hr/day, 4 days/wk
• Achievements: Played in Division A, won MLS Championships in 2023, and secured 2nd Place in the Florida Public School Annual Tournament.

Ski Racing and Freestyle: Aiglon College Team (Winter Term)

• Skills Developed: Enhanced techniques in both Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom courses, mastering skills on and off piste.
• Achievements: Developed proficiency in freestyle tricks and racing techniques. Gained valuable knowledge in terrain selection, avalanche awareness, and safety. Demonstrated creativity, passion, and responsibility through rigorous training and competition. Additionally became a certified Swiss Ski Instructor for Begginers.

Aiglon College

• Mark Reading Award (Valedictorian)
• Headmaster Commendation Award
• Distinction Roll

MAST Academy

• Distinction and Honor Roll

AP Scholar with Honors

• Mast Academy School, Mrs Vazquez (Spanish A Level), cristinavazquez@dadeschools.net, 2022, Mr Stewart (English Language AP Level), tstewart@dadeschools.net, 2022, Mr Raymond (European History AP Level), jeffraymond@dadeschools.net, 2022, Mr Mc Farland (World History Honors), bmcfarland@dadeschools.net, 2021
• Aiglon College, Ms. Fanella-Koch (School University Advisor), plf@aiglon.ch, Ms. Evans (House Parent and HL Psychology Teacher), vle20@aiglon.ch, Ms. Hamilton (Environmental Studies Teacher and Head of IB), leh13@aiglon.ch
• Agnes Choir, Ms Anna Keller Sarmiento, annakellersarmiento@icloud.com
• La Casita Foundation, Mrs Bertha Downing, info@lacasitafoundation.com
• Hearts for Peace, Mrs Florencia Perrone, fmperrone@gmail.com
• Fundación Hermanos de la Calle, Mrs Magdalena Munoz, malena@hermanosdelacalle.org