Fiona De Mol Van Otterloo
Malibu,CA
Summary
Compassionate advocate with background in mental health awareness and volunteer work. Proven ability to cultivate supportive environments, organize impactful initiatives, and collect and interpret research findings. Highly driven with astute ability to follow instructions, plan in an organized fashion, and collaborate with others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
This is My Brave
Leesburg, Virginia
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in discussions on mental health advocacy and community outreach.
- Contributed ideas during board meetings to enhance program effectiveness.
- Provided a youthful perspective focused on reaching and supporting teen mental health
Head of Peer Tutoring, Peer Tutor
The Thacher School
Ojai, California
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided personalized tutoring sessions for students in English, Spanish, History, and Psychology.
- Assisted students in homework, exam preparation, and essay writing strategies.
- Managed 40+ peer tutors in all subjects. Acted as a liaison between students and faculty department heads (2024-2025).
Student Leader: Student Disability Union
The Thacher School
Ojai, CA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Advocated for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to ensure access to essential educational and emotional services.
- Educated peers on their rights and available resources in the community.
- Facilitated workshops to empower students with self-advocacy skills.
- Developed relationships with local organizations to promote awareness of disability rights.
- Attended meetings, conferences, and other events related to disability advocacy issues.
- Provided advocacy and support services to individuals with wide range of disabilities.
- Emphasized 'invisible' and learning disabilities (e.gs. anxiety disorder(s), ADHD, dyslexia)
- Through educating the wider community, grew the organization from 9 to 117 members during three years as leader
Head of Thacher Community Service Program
The Thacher School
Ojai, California
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Cultivated a positive and supportive atmosphere for students and the community, focused on assisting with wide-ranging issues both on and off campus.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Organized volunteer projects that provided valuable service learning opportunities.
- Attended and led weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
- 300+ volunteer hours, with an emphasis on volunteering at mental health organizations (e.g., NAMI).
Babysitter
Private Employers
Ojai, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
- Ensured safe environment by enforcing rules and monitoring behavior.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's activities and needs.
- Assisted with homework and provided tutoring support as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
Ojai05-2025
Psychology, minor in Social Work
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Mental health awareness
- Data collection
- Presentations
- Data-driven decision making
- Communication skills
- Childcare experience
- Multitasking and organization
- Document management
- Literature reviews
- SPSS proficiency
- Literature searches
- Research and publication
- Documentation skills
- Interpretation of findings
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Accomplishments
Scholastic Awards Gold Key Recipient (2023)
Timeline
Head of Thacher Community Service Program
The Thacher School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Board Member
This is My Brave
06.2024 - 09.2024
Babysitter
Private Employers
06.2023 - 08.2024
Head of Peer Tutoring, Peer Tutor
The Thacher School
08.2022 - 05.2025
Student Leader: Student Disability Union
The Thacher School
08.2022 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
Psychology, minor in Social Work
Pepperdine University