Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
LEADERSHIP
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Jessica Perez

Miami,FL

Summary

Motivated student with practical experience in project management and team leadership. Demonstrated strengths include critical thinking, research skills, and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Significant contributions made in previous roles through effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to ongoing professional development and eager to apply learned skills in a new setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Wellness Instructor (Volunteer)

Blue Lakes Elementary
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Effectively communicated with neurodivergent children.
  • Taught cognitively enriching skills through art.
  • Facilitated cognitive development via engaging art sessions, alternating between art mediums, and soft-spoken dialogue.

Peer Math Tutor (Volunteer)

Terra Environmental Research Institute
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated discussions between students to foster collaboration and critical thinking skills.
  • Encouraged students to explore alternative approaches when solving problems.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to help struggling students understand difficult topics.

Shoe Sales Associate

Steve Madden
Miami, FL
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided product knowledge to customers on different styles of shoes.
  • Collaborated closely with management team to review sales goals and objectives.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Ensured that all merchandise was accurately priced and tagged with labels.

Donation Drive Coordinator (Volunteer)

Gigi's Playhouse
Miami, FL
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed flyers.
  • Marketed the drive through social media.
  • Communicated/worked with non-profit leader & administrative personnel.

Donation Drive Coordinator (Volunteer)

Ausome Foundation
Miami, FL
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Marketed the drive through social media and posters.
  • Designed visually appealing posters for distribution.
  • Communicated and worked with the non-profit leader and administrative personnel to ensure that the items collected were approved.
  • Collected and transported donations to the non-profit.

Education

Pending - Neuroscience

Duke University
Durham, NC
04-2029

High School Diploma -

TERRA Environmental Research Institute
Miami, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Neuroscience research
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical software
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Customer relationship management
  • Social marketing techniques
  • Volunteer coordination experience
  • Teamwork
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 Software
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Accomplishments

1st place Nationally for the Essay & Picture Book division in the SECME competition (2022)

Semi-Finalist in the Fairchild Challenge Environmental Debate Tournament (2022)

2nd place Statewide for the Black History Brain Bowl competition (2022)

2nd place SECME Banner Competition (2023)

2nd place HOSA Parliamentary Procedure states (2024)

2nd place HOSA Parliamentary Procedure regionals (2024)

2nd place HOSA Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking regionals (2023)

3rd place Regional for the Medical Math division in the HOSA competition (2022)

3rd place HOSA Parliamentary Procedure International (2024)

3rd place Academic World Quest States (2025)

LEADERSHIP

  • Debate Club President (HS 2021-25)
  • Science Honor Society President (HS 2022-25)
  • Psychology Club President (HS 2022-25)

Timeline

Shoe Sales Associate

Steve Madden
03.2024 - 09.2024

Donation Drive Coordinator (Volunteer)

Gigi's Playhouse
11.2023 - 12.2023

Art Wellness Instructor (Volunteer)

Blue Lakes Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2025

Donation Drive Coordinator (Volunteer)

Ausome Foundation
03.2022 - 04.2022

Peer Math Tutor (Volunteer)

Terra Environmental Research Institute
10.2021 - 05.2025

Pending - Neuroscience

Duke University

High School Diploma -

TERRA Environmental Research Institute