Janine Koch

A motivated psychology student who is a dedicated and proactive leader with a desire to help the community. Experienced in leadership roles, including currently being a manager at a workplace, student ambassador, and Groupme admin for 300 active Zilker sand volleyball players. Demonstrates consistency, pride, and success evidenced by a four-year-long internship for Dell Computer. Committed to mental health support, academic success, community involvement, as well as community inclusivity by being a National Honor Society member and participant in the Holy Cross Student Convention. Aspiring to work with people who struggle with mental health and provide them with endless amounts of hope.

• National Honor Society, Nominated as president during my Junior year. Held meetings to the best of our ability due to Covid-19 restrictions. Focused heavily on classroom success while implementing support for mental health. Helped prepare bakesale treats when raising money for the school. Helped with the execution of a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research and ended up raising $500., 08/2020, 05/2022
• Holy Cross Immersion Convention, The Holy Cross Immersion Convention is a national convention that was to be held in California during the Summer of 2020. The purpose of the convention is to bring five students per Holy Cross High School together to create a community of leaders and followers of Christ - Created presentations regarding various pieces of Scripture and presented them to the entirety of the convention. Was introduced to many people from all kinds of backgrounds. Talked about my experience at a Holy Cross High School and what advice I would give to someone who wanted to attend one., SUMMER 2020
• Student Ambassador, Help out for new student orientation at the beginning of the year to help kids get to know each other and break them out of their shell. Participated in talks to younger classes to ensure success and offer advice. Attended the Chrism mass to represent San Juan Diego. Assist with sporting events, outside volunteer opportunities, and clean ups around the high school., 08/2019, 05/2022
• BETA PHI ZETA, Beta Phi Zeta is a club organization designed for students pursuing a career in criminal justice, law, forensic science, and psychology. This club brings in speakers from all kinds of backgrounds with jobs regarding our fields of interest - I was one of the student leaders in charge of advertisement for club. Creatively cultivate unique posters regarding special events and information about upcoming meetings that successfully influenced more students to join the club. Participated in club recruitment during SEU week. Helped with set up and take down as well as answering any questions prospective club members had., 08/2022, 05/2023
• St. Edward's Club Tennis Team, Participated in recreational gameplay amongst other club members nearly every Tuesday and Thursday of the Fall and Spring semesters. Praised for my commitment and competitive gameplay by club leaders. Asked to participate in multiple tournaments when the competitive team was short a player., 08/2022, 05/2023
• Zilker Sand Volleyball Group Leader, Was asked by the current leader to create a small team of leaders to gather people who love sand volleyball to plan pick-up games. Help with managing a groupme with 300 active people in it. Organize group games and tournaments., 07/2022, PRESENT

• Heart and Mind Award, Given to one member of the junior class each who portrayed pride in their work, leadership in the classroom, academic excellence, and who took initiative into making the school a better place., 2020-21
• Academic Excellence, Maintained a 4.0 GPA per each quarter during all four years of high school., 2018-2022
• Second Team All District Women's Varsity Basketball, Fourteenth best player in TAPPS District 2A., 2019-2020
• First Team All District Women's Varsity Basketball, Fourth best player for TAPPS District 3A., 2021-2022
• Most Valuable Player - Women's Varsity Basketball, Awarded to one player per team who went above and beyond to demonstrate teamwork, hard work, and leadership., 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022
• Most Outstanding Student - AP Environmental Science, Awarded to the one student who demonstrated pride in the classroom, during labs, and on homework. As well as had the top grade in the class., 2021

• Austin Animal Center, Austin, Texas, 6-10 hours/month, Provide dogs with one of three walks per day as well as take them on outings to nearby stores or parks in hopes of a potential adoption., Spent time with the cats in order to write notes about their personality to enhance their chances of adoption., Comfort the animals before and after surgery.
• Capital Area Food Bank, Austin, Texas, 2.75-3 hours/week, Work in the kitchen meal-prepping up to 200 meals per shift., Worked the mobile food bank in Kyle where we sorted produce, dairy, and fruits into bags and handed them out to nearly 150 families in need., Volunteer in the warehouse where we inspect the quality of food, organize boxes, and make up to 1,000 meals per shift.
• UT Elementary, Austin, Texas, Spent one Friday every month assisting teachers with preparation for the following week by making copies of worksheets, sorting snacks, grading, and organization., Kept up with cleanliness of classroom in order to provide children with a healthy and clean learning environment., Worked with kids one on one to ensure their success.
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Austin, Texas, Altar served for four years nearly every Sunday and every Holy Day of Obligation., Assisted with altar organization and preparation for Holy Communion., Lit candles and made sure the altar was clean before mass.