JULIA TAPIA

Hardworking, highly motivated high school student with a 3.7 GPA and excellent leadership and social skills. Seeking to apply critical thinking and management skills at Texas A&M University in College Station. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to adapt to new tasks and environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

• Chris Wilder, Agriculture Teacher, (936) 300-2010, chris.wilder@crockettisd.net
• Pamela Randall-Fitch, Anatomy and Physiology Teacher, (936) 222-7691, pamela.randall@crockettisd.net

• FFA - Officer for 2 years, active member for 3 years
• Crockett Varsity Softball - 4 years, Captain
• Crockett Varsity Volleyball - 4 years, Captain
• Crockett Varsity Soccer - 4 years, Captain
• Leo's Club - 2 years, member
• Crockett FFA Bulldog Buddies Literacy Program - Chairman, 1 year
• Crockett FFA Show Team - Chairmen, 2 years
• Crockett FFA Ag Literacy Committee - Chairmen, 2 years
• Crockett ISD School Health Advisory Committee - High School Student Advisor, 1 year
• Crockett High School National Honor Society - Member, 1 year

• Crockett FFA Treasurer Award - 2022
• FFA Chapter Degree - 2023
• FFA Greenhand Degree - 2022
• Crockett High School Homecoming Volleyball Representative - 2022
• Crockett High School Homecoming Duchess - 2023
• Entomology Team Award - 10th at Texas FFA 2022 State
• Entomology Team Award - 30th at Texas FFA 2023 State
• Milk and Quality Products Team Award - 48th at Texas FFA 2022 State
• Milk and Quality Products Team Award - 34th at Texas FFA 2023 State
• Houston County Fair - 13th for Market Lamb
• Entomology Individual Award - 2nd at Texas FFA Area 9 Contest
• Milk Quality and Products Individual Award - 5th at Texas FFA Area 9 Contest
• Softball Academic All-District - 2022
• Softball All-District Honorable Mention - 2023
• Softball 2nd Team All-District Utility Team - 2023
• Soccer All-District Honorable Mention - 2022, 2023

• Crockett FFA Speaker, Crockett FFA Greenhand Camp: Community Service, September 2022

- Adapted presentation style for 8th grade students.

- Engaged with students to teach them about FFA and events held within Crockett FFA. 

- Left students to reflect over what they had learned about agriculture. 

• Crockett FFA Volunteer, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Ag Day, Crockett, Tx: Community Service, November 2022

- Planned and implemented stations for students over various agriculture topics. 

- Served as a representative of Crockett FFA. 

- Worker with other volunteers to safely help put students on and off horses in the equine station. 

- Observed rules and regulations while carrying out assigned tasks. 

- Gained experience in data entry and record-keeping during my time as a volunteer. 

• Church Member, P.I.B de Crockett, Tx, April 2023

- Participated with fellow church members to distribute food to the community.

- Demonstrated teamwork, service, and leadership skills within groups by organizing and directing vehicles in the drive-through.

• Student Volunteer, Crockett High School National Honor Society: Community Service, September 2023

- Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision. 

- Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks. 

- Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.

• Crockett FFA Speaker, Crockett FFA Greenhand Camp: Community Service, September 2023

- Introduced 8th grade students to agriculture and FFA.

-  Presented students with information over Career Development Events, Leadership Development Events, and Speaking Development Events. 

- Collaborated with students interested in joining FFA. 

• Crockett FFA Volunteer, Houston County- Texas A&M Agrilife Extension: Community Service, November 2023

- Worked with other volunteers to help put students on and off the horses in the equine station. 

- Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks. 

- Utilized problem-solving and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

- Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects. 

- Gained experience in data entry and record-keeping during my time as a volunteer.

• Crockett FFA Officer, Crockett Chamber of Commerce: Community Service, November 2023

- Helped community members set their floats for the Christmas Parade.

- Demonstrated leadership and community service by directing vehicles to their spots.

• High School Volunteer, Crockett Chamber of Commerce, Crockett, TX: Community Service, November 2023

- Put in a group of four people and our job was to help vendors on one side the square set their stands up for the morning. 

- Helped unload stands, merchandise, and other things from vendor's vehicles. 

- Walked around to help customers and vendors find their way to the food alley. 

- Helped pass paper maps of the Christmas on the Square to help vendors out during their time at the event. 

- Assisted in organizing and preparing materials for community events; developed strong organizational skills.

• Crockett FFA Speaker, Crockett FFA Ag Venture Day, Crockett Elementary School: Community Service, February 2024

-  Fostered an environment conducive to learning through active listening skills.

- Facilitated interactive learning activities with students 

- Prepared handouts and visual aids for presentations.

- Taught elementary students, teachers, staff, and parents about lamb and goats.