Karla Castaneda
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Majoring in Psyhology with a passion for child psychology in clinical and counseling contexts. Great at building relationships and connecting with others, research experience, and fluent int both Spanish and English. Eager to apply what I’ve learned in practical settings, committed to hard work, and aiming to pursue a Master’s or PsyD.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Pacific Table
Fort Worth, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-quality service and support to restaurant guests.
- Handle customer requests and resolve issues efficiently.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized workspace while supporting my coworkers.
Server
Abuelo's
Fort Worth, TX
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently and ensured customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth restaurant workflow
Community Volunteer
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed over 100 hours of service throughout my community.
- Volunteered in hands-on community service, from helping the homeless and coordinating food drives to organizing holiday gift events for families in need
- Helped with distributing resources and providing bilingual communication support.
Volunteer
Medical Mission
Philippines
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Guided families through the check-up process and directed them to the appropriate medical staff.
- Assisted nurses from the U.S. and Canada in organizing patient flow and ensured that individuals received the evaluations they needed.
- Participated in a healthcare-focused missionary trip serving low-income and remote communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2026
Associate-Level Coursework - Psychology
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2024
Skills
- Psychological research
- Data analysis
- SPSS
- Bilingual communication
- Event coordination
- Memory retention
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Patience
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
Certification
Former CPR / First Aid Certification, 2020
References
Available upon request.
Extracurriculars Leadership
- Vice President, Senior Class, 2019, Represented the student body. Collaborated with staff and students to organize events and activities.
- Member, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, 2025-Present, Recognized for academic excellence as a transfer student.
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2021, Acknowledged for academic achievement and leadership during community college studies.
Internships Volunteer Work
- Community Volunteer, Fort Worth, TX, 01/18 - 12/20, Completed over 100 hours of service across multiple community sites., Supported local events, family programs, and outreach efforts in underserved neighborhoods., Assisted with distributing resources and providing bilingual communication support.
- Medical Mission Volunteer, Philippines, July 2018, Participated in a healthcare-focused missionary trip serving low-income and remote communities., Guided families through the check-up process and directed them to appropriate medical staff., Assisted nurses from the U.S. and Canada in organizing patient flow and ensuring individuals received the evaluations they needed., Supported community outreach efforts aimed at expanding access to essential health services.
Affiliations
- Vice President, Senior Class (2019) – Represented classmates and organized school-wide events
- Tau Sigma National Honor Society (2025–Present) – Transfer student honor society recognizing academic excellence
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2021–Present) – Honors society for community college students
- Volunteer Work – Community volunteer (100+ hours), medical mission volunteer in the Philippines
- Performer / Singer — Participated in school and community events
- Dean’s List, University of Texas at Arlington (2024)
- Dean’s List, Tarrant County College
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Pacific Table
01.2025 - Current
Server
Abuelo's
01.2020 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Medical Mission
07.2018 - 07.2018
Community Volunteer
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate-Level Coursework - Psychology
Tarrant County College