Katerina Christopoulos
Secaucus,NJ
Summary
Political science student with expertise in advocacy and community engagement. Delivered presentations as a college application coach, enhancing communication skills. Experience as a camp counselor focused on fostering inclusion and developing leadership abilities. Committed to leveraging education for social justice and impactful change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
College Application Coach
Pathway Prep
Secaucus, New Jersey
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered presentations to high school juniors on college application processes.
- Provided one-on-one support to students throughout college application journey.
- Proofread and edited over 20 essays during and after personal application cycles.
Special Needs Summer Camp Counselor
Town of Secaucus
Secaucus, USA
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Provided individualized support as a counselor for a child with special needs.
- Organized engaging games and recreational activities for campers.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all camp activities.
- Facilitated communication between parents and camp staff regarding camper needs.
- Full points scored on final work evaluation
Head of Speech and Debate
High Tech High School JSA
Secaucus, New Jersey
09.2024 - 06.2026
- Successfully organized school-wide debate tournament, recruiting judges and selecting topics.
- Participated in county-wide debate tournaments, enhancing competitive experience.
- Facilitated and attended civic engagement talks from community professionals, fostering dialogue and awareness.
Youth Tutor
High Tech High School
Secaucus, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Volunteered as a tutor through a school-run program
- Met virtually with kids in local communities and tutored them in various subjects, including different levels of math and English
- Created lesson plans based on the individual needs of the child being tutored
- Created educational resources to supplement classroom learning.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL - Culinary Arts CTE
HIGH TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Secaucus, NJ08-2026
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Public speaking
- Essay editing
- Teaching fundamentals
- Lesson planning
- Tutoring support
- Event planning
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Critical reading
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Motivational strategies
- Initiative
- Emotional intelligence
- Activity organization
- Bilingual communication
Awards
- National Honor Society
- Gifted and Talented (AP Language Arts)
- National Top School Recognition
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- BigFuture Ambassador
- 2025 RYLA Ambassador
- High Tech 2024 Debate Tournament - 2nd overall
- English Monologue, 1st place (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Dramatic Pair, 1st place (2025)
- English Singing Duet, 2nd place (2024, 2025)
- English Play (both wrote and acted in play), 1st place (2024)
- English Literature, 1st place (2022)
Extracurricular Activities
GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth of America), Representative/Member, 01/01/21, Current, Program involving Greek youth from ages 12-18 across NJ, Hosted community service initiatives like making sandwiches for those in need and organizing volleyball tournament raising money for cancer patients, Represented church in various pageants and competitions including Sights and Sounds, a theater competition where notable awards were secured, Competitive girls volleyball league through GOYA, two-year returning champions (2023 & 2024) INTERACT CLUB, Social Media Liaison/Outreach Coordinator, 01/01/24, Current, Service-based club connected to Rotary International, Personally hosted donation drives, fundraisers, and school-wide activities, Responsible for organizing club communication and maintaining our social media page, 2025 RYLA ambassador, a program which invites high-achieving community leaders to celebrate and develop their skills JSA, Director of Debate, 09/01/24, 06/30/25, Organized and ran meetings, encouraging friendly debate and discussion amongst members, Participated in debate tournaments outside and inside of school, placing second overall in the latter, Organized a school-wide debate tournament in 2024, yielding a high number of student participation
Timeline
College Application Coach
Pathway Prep
09.2025 - Current
Head of Speech and Debate
High Tech High School JSA
09.2024 - 06.2026
Youth Tutor
High Tech High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Special Needs Summer Camp Counselor
Town of Secaucus
06.2023 - 08.2026
HIGH SCHOOL - Culinary Arts CTE
HIGH TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL