Karla Salguero
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Summer Camp Counselor at the Catholic Youth Organization, skilled in mentoring and coaching. Successfully fostered teamwork and positive participation among campers, enhancing their experiences. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I excel in communication and conflict resolution, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
1
1
Language
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Catholic Youth Organization
Trenton, USA
06.2024 - 07.2026
- Led daily activities and encouraged positive participation and teamwork.
- Supervised children in structured camp setting, ensuring safety and support for positive experiences.
- Collaborated with staff to address camper needs and enhance program flow.
Peer Leader
High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated weekly peer sessions for younger students to ease school transition and enhance academic success.
- Provided guidance on organization, motivation, and high school preparation to empower younger students.
- Facilitated peer discussions to enhance understanding of course materials.
- Developed engaging workshops to promote academic and personal growth.
Volunteer Counselor
Catholic Youth Organization, CYO
Trenton , NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Guided younger students in academic and enrichment activities to enhance their learning experience.
- Oversaw program activities ensuring participant safety and fostering active engagement, guidance, and mentoring during program activities.
Education
B.A. - Candidate
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia, PA01-2030
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West
Hamilton, NJ06-2026
Skills
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership development
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- College access guidance
Awards
- Honor Roll
- Academic Award
- QuestBridge College Prep Scholar
- College Board First-Generation Student and School Recognition Award
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Seal of Biliteracy: Spanish
- Hamilton Elk Student of the Month
- National Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient
Leadership Experience
- Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (FUTURO), Member, 09/01/24, 06/30/26, Assisted with college application support and outreach activities.
- Bristol Myers Squibb BOLD Mentoring Program, Member, 09/01/22, 06/30/24, Explored STEM career pathways through mentoring and professional development.
- SEEDS Access Changes Everything College Prep Scholar, Participant, 09/01/25, 06/30/26, Participated in college preparation workshops, summer experiences, and test preparation support.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Catholic Youth Organization
06.2024 - 07.2026
Peer Leader
High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Volunteer Counselor
Catholic Youth Organization, CYO
01.2023 - 01.2024
B.A. - Candidate
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West