Karina Garcia-Ronquillo
Hartford,CT
Summary
Resourceful student peer mentor with a strong background in facilitating students' interpersonal, academic, and career endeavors. Experienced in working with diverse populations, providing coaching and feedback.Team-oriented individual with excellent conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
CCSU's SuccessCentral
09.2024 - Current
- Offered emotional support and stress management strategies to mentees
- Facilitated academic and personal goal setting for mentee success
- Connected students with campus resources and developed personalized learning plans
Student Worker
CCSU Pre-Collegiate Education Opportunity Program
08.2023 - Current
- Performed clerical tasks and data entry in Excel; developed an inventory spreadsheet
- Brainstormed ideas to create a welcoming office environment
- Linked EOP mentees to tutors; maintained an organized, workspace
- Represented office at Open House events
Peer Mentor
CCSU Pre-Collegiate Education Opportunity Program
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated during the summer as a Sophomore in 2023 and as a Junior in 2024
- Guided first-year, First-Gen, and STEM minority students through college transition
- Conducted weekly check-ins to set goals and address challenges
- Built inclusive relationships; encouraged community-building and problem-solving
Cashier, Manager
NorthEast Foods Burger King
12.2020 - 08.2024
- Multitasked in a fast-paced, understaffed environment; ensured ServSafe compliance
- Managed cash deposits, drawer counts
- Resolved customer concerns effectively
Federal Student Worker
Graduate Admissions CCSU
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted graduate student admissions; communicated by phone and email
- FERPA Certified; independently handled clerical tasks and managed SLATE application software
- Scanned and uploaded documents, monitored application progress, and provided guidance
- Represented office at Open House events
Education
High school Diploma -
University High School of Science And Engineering
Hartford, CTBachelor's Degree - Political Science
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual
- Resourceful
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Communicative
- Productive
- Independent
- Microsoft Office Programs
Certification
- Biliteracy Certificate
- FERPA Certificate
Volunteer Experience
Volunteered at the Lutz Children’s Museum and Oak Grove Nature Center, assisting with museum cleaning, office tasks, and activity setup. Served as a camp counselor, supervising and engaging children in activities from 9-4, and chaperoned field trips, managing small groups around exhibits and with visiting groups.
Accomplishments
- Supervised group of 8 Mentees through a 5 week program
- Peer mentored group of 60-80 students through 5 weeks
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Peer Mentor
CCSU's SuccessCentral
09.2024 - Current
Student Worker
CCSU Pre-Collegiate Education Opportunity Program
08.2023 - Current
Peer Mentor
CCSU Pre-Collegiate Education Opportunity Program
06.2023 - 08.2024
Federal Student Worker
Graduate Admissions CCSU
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier, Manager
NorthEast Foods Burger King
12.2020 - 08.2024
High school Diploma -
University High School of Science And Engineering
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
Central Connecticut State University
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