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Dylan Lee

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and multilingual student leader with a strong background in fostering community, providing peer support, and organizing impactful educational and social activities. Experienced in roles such as Orientation Leader, Residential Advisor, and Peer Counselor, with a proven ability to enhance student experiences and navigate diverse cultural settings. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution, event planning, and promoting inclusive environments for international and domestic students. Adept at managing projects, leading groups, and serving as a liaison between students and university services, with a passion for promoting global understanding and cooperation.

Overview

Work History

Golden Bear Orientation Leader

University of California, Berkeley
2024.08 - 2024.08
  • Enhanced student orientation experience by organizing interactive activities and icebreakers.
  • Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process.
  • Developed strong connections with students through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among new students.
  • Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
  • Served as a positive role model for incoming students, promoting a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow Orientation Leaders for seamless event planning and execution.
  • Participated in comprehensive training programs to develop exceptional leadership skills applicable to the role of an Orientation Leader.
  • Improved communication skills by conducting presentations and workshops for groups of new students.
  • Designed and executed orientation schedules that accommodated diverse student needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Collaborated with peers to create safe and inclusive space during orientation activities.
  • Ensured compliance with university guidelines and policies during all orientation events.
  • Fostered welcoming environment for new students, reducing anxiety and improving college adaptation.

Summer Residential Assistant

University of California, Berkeley
2024.06 - 2024.08
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between residents when necessary, promoting a harmonious living environment for all occupants.
  • Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Planned, organized and led weekend excursions, social activities and community building opportunities for 50 students.
  • Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
  • Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
  • Documented student concerts and followed up with students after confrontations.
  • Attended continuing training sessions on conflict resolution techniques and methods.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of common areas and individual units to ensure compliance with local regulations and policies.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by organizing and supervising regular maintenance tasks.

Group Leadership and Peer Counseling

WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA
  • Demonstrated exceptional youth leadership by overseeing initiatives related to international exchange program, student-led leadership initiatives resulting in a shift of new programs to enhance hands-on experiential and interdisciplinary approach to learning and collaboration
  • Played a pivotal role in homestay program by hosting several international students each academic year
  • Homestay host for over 20 international students, organized bay area excursions, volunteer opportunities and academic support and mentoring during their studies in the US
  • Youth delegate for World Affairs Summer Institute in a series of seminars, problem-solving group activities, a video documentary project, and thematic discussions with speakers and cohort of 250 students from the Middle East & North Africa encompassing the importance of Cooperation and Diplomacy in a World in Disarray
  • Liaison between the admissions office and prospective students during open house, tours and shadow visits by positively representing the culture and promoting the atmosphere of the program
  • Peer counselor for a group of 45 students providing social emotional support during the pandemic
  • Hosted over 150 Japanese youth, supported language immersion, and led cultural activities led by TOMODACHI Softbank Youth Mentor Program organized by UC Berkeley
  • Designed and led a week long experiential and interdisciplinary curriculum for a group of 60 high school students on the topic of Diversity and Intersectionality
  • Organized guest speakers, community service efforts, daily field trips around the Bay Area, art workshops, meals, and accommodations for all the participants and chaperones
  • Managed a budget of $6k for the program

Education

Applied HD Global Studies; French (Double major) -

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2027

High School Diploma -

WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA
Mountain View CA
06.2023

Skills

  • French
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • Tamil
  • American Homestay Support
  • New arrival orientation
  • Peer counseling
  • Social activities coordination
  • Youth Delegate
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Project Management

Personal Information

Driving License: CA Driver's License and Motorcycle License Holder

Timeline

Golden Bear Orientation Leader

University of California, Berkeley
2024.08 - 2024.08

Summer Residential Assistant

University of California, Berkeley
2024.06 - 2024.08

Group Leadership and Peer Counseling

WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA

Applied HD Global Studies; French (Double major) -

University of California, Berkeley

High School Diploma -

WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA
Dylan Lee