Julia Castro
Altadena,CA
Summary
Professional background in leading large groups through a variety of coordinated events, with the ability to adapt quickly and work under immense pressure. Have working experience in both group collaborations and independent online work (i.e. emails, charts, presentations,). Introductions to the procedures and functions of a research study from a college-level course, that required data collection from an electroencephalogram
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Leader
City of Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Adhere to and follow department policies and procedures
- Responsible for the safety of twenty or more children between the ages of five and twelve.
- Gather, complete, and submit incident reports of campers' injuries, etc when needed to the supervisor
- Required to maintain composure and patience through chaotic environments.
- Adapted to activity and schedule alterations as a result of limited resources.
- Developed games and coordinated activities to engage campers in a fun and safe space
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a thriving workspace.
- Trained new staff members on procedures, and safety protocols to ensure consistent delivery of service.
AP Researcher
College Board
Pasadena, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- AP Researchers submit an academic paper and a twenty-minute presentation of their year-long individual research project to the college board on their topic of inquiry.
- Utilized research skills to find, analyze, and converse multiple academic perspectives to be acquainted with my selected discipline.
- Used academic source analysis to determine a gap within my chosen research discipline. Once a gap within my discipline was identified, a question was formulated that contributed to the academic conversation.
- Created a unique detailed, replicable method of data collection to answer my question, which required approval from an Institutional Review Board.
- Upon approval, my methodologies were applied to collect and analyze data. This data was used to justify a new understanding or provide a suggestive conclusion through sufficient evidence; an explanation of the limitations of the conclusion, and an explanation of the implications to the community of practice.
- Individual Research Topic: Impacts of response modulation on high school students' psychological health
- Form of Data Collection: Quantitative data- EEG brain wave activity readings; Qualitative data- Likert Scale surveys
- AP Score: 4
Pep Rally Commissioner
Associated Student Body
Pasadena, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated School Pep Rallies (an assembly of the entire student body with organized entertainment)
- Established job assignments for all assisting officers
- Managed and organized the rally schedule, including creating all games and activities
- Contacted leaders of the creative industry groups to include their performances in the pep rally schedule
- Held detailed meetings informing officers of the pep rally agenda and order of events
- Entertained large crowds of people as the mistress of ceremonies while providing instructions on various activities
- Lead rally setup and cleanup
Education
High School Diploma -
Marshall Fundamental Secondary School
Pasadena, CA05.2024
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Reading Analysis and Comprehension
- Policy Implementation
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Activity Planning
Timeline
AP Researcher
College Board
08.2023 - 04.2024
Pep Rally Commissioner
Associated Student Body
08.2023 - 04.2024
Recreation Leader
City of Pasadena
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Marshall Fundamental Secondary School