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Kayla Sowards

Branchland,WV

Summary

Confident and reliable incoming college freshman offering excellent communication and leadership skills and the crucial ability to operate in professional, fast-paced environments. I'm aiming to obtain a position at West Virginia University while pursuing a bachelors degree so I can utilize my skills to exceed expectations, enhance my professional career, and contribute growth to West Virginia University.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Club President

Lincoln County Young Democrats
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Organized, led, and hosted weekly meetings. Addressed concerns and appointed other leadership position.
  • Took notes at every meeting and kept up with business inquiries.
  • Helped plan events for our community, fund raised for non profits, and established meaningful, trustworthy, relationships with all members and our advisor while maintaining professionalism.
  • Served as a page for the WV Senate alongside other members in the club.
  • Hosted "Hat Day" event at our school in which we raised over $100 in donations and donated all profits to the Charleston Humane Society.
  • Hosted "Family Board Game Nights" bi-monthly. My club partnered with Falcon Board Gaming, Prestera Center, and others to provide a fun, free activity that is open to anyone. We provided food, snacks, raffle prizes, and games.
  • Accepted criticism and identified areas for improvement in order to keep this club running for years to come.

Student Body Secretary

Lincoln County High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Attended every student government meeting and took notes for each one. Assisted my advisor with coordinating events, making important decisions, and addressing concerns.
  • Communicate with the entire school body though polls and personal outreach to implement their ideas into our school through problem solving, listening, and communicating.
  • Helped plan events, seek out sponsors, and determine ways to get the community involved.
  • Visited Hamlin Elementary on Dr. Seuss Day and read to the children and provided coloring sheets for an enrichment activity.
  • Hosted a Christmas breakfast for the community in which we made breakfast, played games, and took pictures with Santa. We worked to receive sponsorship from Dollar General, Save-A-Lot, and Piggly Wiggly. All profit we made was used for events and pep rallies to get the student body and community involved.
  • During Teacher Appreciation week we set up snacks and made cards to show how much we appreciate their hard work, which created positive relationships with teachers in my school
  • Planned and Coordinated "Spirit Week" by creating polls to let students vote so everyone's opinion could be heard.

Volunteer

Lincoln County School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Participated in and helped organize a "Trunk-or-Treat" event free for the community, in which various programs within our school taught the community about their specialties while handing out candy.
  • Assisted with blood drives at our school and used communication skills to reassure donors and helped maintain a clean, neat, facility in order for events to run smoothly.

Tutor

Friends, Acquaintances, And Family Members
01.2020 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers to find course relevant worksheets/problems to help my classmates and family.
  • Communicated with my "clients" to help them determine the way they study and retain knowledge most efficiently.
  • Assisted individuals in targeting and correcting their weaknesses by closely monitoring their progress while using positive reinforcement strategies to increase confidence.
  • Used personalized learning plans to better fit each individual, which in turn raised their grades.
  • Helped "clients" manage the amount of time they study and work so they meet deadlines and experience significantly less amount of stress.

Varsity Sports

Lincoln County High School Tennis
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led warmups, stretches, and drills to prevent injuries.
  • Offered constructive criticism to teammates and took criticism from teammates and coaches to make myself a better player.
  • Displayed great teamwork when playing doubles and displayed phenomenal sportsmanship to competitors and teammates.
  • Developed relationships with teammates, which helped my communication skills as well as leadership skills.
  • Stayed after practice many times to put in extra work and show my determination and passion toward my sport.

Babysitter

Family Friends And Neighbors
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Created sensory-friendly alternatives for some of the children I took care of in order to accommodate to each childs needs.
  • Prepared fun, creative, healthy snacks and meals while reinforcing the importance of eating balanced at a young age so their bodies and brain can develop properly.
  • Always made sure to clean any mess that was made in the house before leaving.
  • Formed positive bonds with the children and their families.
  • Assisted them with any homework and helped resolve problems if they were having trouble.
  • Promoted less screen time and more time outside to increase their connection with reality.
  • Read books, solved puzzles, and colored to exercise their mind.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School
Hamlin, WV
05.2023

Skills

  • Organization and Planning Skills
  • Budgeting and Fundraising
  • Public Speaking and Communication
  • Teamwork and Group Management Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Flexible and Punctual
  • Adaptable
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and Social Media
  • Time Management Skills
  • Creating Customized Learning Plans

Accomplishments

  • Maintained above a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school.
  • Outstanding attendance all four years of high school.
  • Graduated in the top 3% of my class.
  • Appointed as the President of the Young Democrats chapter at my high school.
  • Appointed as Student Body Secretary where I served as a liaison between the school and the student body.
  • Received the AP Scholar Award for passing 3 or more AP exams.
  • Scored a 28 composite on my ACT and a 35 subscore in reading.
  • Received the AP Government Award which was only given to two students.
  • Completed HIPAA and OSHA certification.
  • Certified in CPR
  • Red Cross Donor Cord

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Club President

Lincoln County Young Democrats
08.2022 - 05.2023

Student Body Secretary

Lincoln County High School
08.2022 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Lincoln County School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

Varsity Sports

Lincoln County High School Tennis
08.2020 - 06.2021

Tutor

Friends, Acquaintances, And Family Members
01.2020 - 06.2023

Babysitter

Family Friends And Neighbors
01.2020 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School

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