Heldana Desta
San Jose,CA
Summary
Driven by a goal-oriented mindset and outstanding communication skills, I excel as an Intern at the Public Policy School, De Anza College. There, I spearhead our legislative visits, significantly impacting California Community College policies through research, analysis, and effective lobbying. Collaborating closely with professors and peers, I showcased my initiative and time management abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Public Policy School, De Anza College
09.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities include reviewing budgetary and legislative items that impact California Community College students and faculty members, meeting with local assembly members, lobbying, and crafting messaging.
- Leading us in our legislative visits which involves arranging meetings with assembly members
- Working alongside two professors at De Anza College, and five other interns.
Teacher Aid
Rehoboth Preschool/Daycare
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Education
AA Transfer Degree - Political Science
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Lynbrook High School
San Jose, CA06-2024
Skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Outstanding communication skills
- Research and analysis
- Initiative
- Social media sites
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Market Research
- Lobbying
Accomplishments
Completed a year's worth of college in my last two years of high school through the Middle College program. I learned to balance my college coursework on top of my high school responsibilities throughout the process.
Timeline
Intern
Public Policy School, De Anza College
09.2024 - Current
Teacher Aid
Rehoboth Preschool/Daycare
07.2022 - 09.2022
AA Transfer Degree - Political Science
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
Lynbrook High School
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