Malakai Castro

Originally I started off working with k-6 graders for a few months

Next I moved up to the 6th grade class and worked with them for a another couple of months

And now currently I work with the 7-12th grade students

What I do there is act as a leaders and staff member, mentoring students. I help come up with events for youth church and help plan fundraisers. Most recently helped supervise a weekend long camp for both the 7-8th and 9-12th students at separate times.

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

• Project Name: SkillsUSA

I started SkillsUSA as a head delegate in the 2023 State Conference. From there I applied to be a Chapter Treasurer for 2024. In skills I helped plan huge service events for the city of Dinuba. I also help manage my dinuba chapter with my fellow officers.

• Supported fellow team members by sharing best practices and collaborating on projects aimed at enhancing overall member experience.
• Developed strong relationships with members through active listening skills, understanding their needs, and offering tailored solutions when appropriate.
• Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.

• Wildland Trainee

For a whole week we did in classroom and on field training for Wildland training. We had to show a lot of determination and grit in working on the field.

• Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
• Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.

• Dinuba Baseball

I played baseball for about 7 or 8 years in total but I stopped at my Softmore year because of a injury I had gotten

• Developed strong communication skills within the team, fostering a positive atmosphere and promoting teamwork.
• Managed full-time sports career while simultaneously finishing undergraduate studies.
• Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.