Maria Pascual
Brandywine
Summary
Passionate and driven rising junior Family Science and Human Development student aiming to obtain an internship at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). With many years of working with underserved populations and children, I am vastly interested in equity and supporting diverse and disadvantaged populations to help improve and increase access to resources. Fascinated by addressing mental health disparities, and among underserved populations. Honing in my passion for public health, human development, mental health support, substance abuse, and prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse. I aim to support SAMHSA’s mission and be part of an efficient to help reduce the community impact of mental illness and substance abuse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Nutrition & Cooking Instructor/Educator
Kids Kitchen - EBB Program
01.2024 - Current
- Serve Hispanic/Latino and minority communities through no-cost learning and programs
- Cultivated classroom management skills to20-30 elementary school students
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate nutrition education programs for elementary school students, fostering awareness about healthy eating, food choices, and balanced diets
- Created interactive learning materials, including presentations, recipes, and activity sheets, to engage students and enhance learning outcomes
- Taught lessons on how to prepare, cook, and foods
- Identified and addressed barriers to health equity, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have access to resources that promote both physical and mental health
Tutor/Mentor
Maryland Mentor Corps - Latino Student Fund - University of Maryland, College Park
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Connected with students through active listening, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning/techniques to engage students in advancing math, reading, writing skills
- Helped with homework and built study habits and adapted to different learning styles
- Built strong relationships with students offering further support and guidance beyond academics, (encouraged them to build healthy relationships, healthy habits, boosted their self-esteems)
- Incorporated culturally relevant strategies to encourage engagement and strengthen students' emotional and academic growth
- Helped students manage stress, anxiety, and external challenges (school or home), that could affect their academic and behavioral outcomes
- Offered a supportive, encouraging, and positive learning environment
Hostess
Rosa Mexicano
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized seating arrangements, kept tables clean
- Answering phone calls, managing reservations, resolved conflicts on phone
- Handled online orders and to-go orders
- Knowledge and memorization of the menu, prices, allergies, dietary restrictions
Agricultural Intern, AgDiscovery student
University of Maryland, College Park
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Earned3 college credits for the class AGNR100
- Connected with APHIS (Agricultural Plant & Health Inspection services) employees
- Networked with different people in the Agriculture industry, animal scientists, zoo nutritionists, veterinarians, etc
- Only16 selected students out of100+, room board, and tuition covered
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Cashier, assisted customers
- Barista, learned recipes, made drinks efficiently, correctly, and quickly
- Learned to interact and manage customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Science, Human Development
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Maryland01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Gwynn Park High School
Brandywine, Maryland01.2023
Skills
- Bilingual: English - Fluent & Tagalog - Upper Intermediate
- 65 words per minute
- Leadership skills, consistent, organized, takes initiative, creative, critical thinker, attention to detail
- Canva, Microsoft word, Google Docs, Google Slides
- Cultural competency, understanding of health disparities, diversity, and inclusion
- Relevant Courses: Psychology, Sociology, Adolescent Development, Infant Development, Public Health, Human Development Through Lifespan, Biology, Calculus
Awards
UMD Dean’s List - Fall 2023, Banneker/Key Scholarship (Full Ride) - March 2023, MANRRS CHS scholarship - March 2023 ($2,000), Borlaug Scholar, World Food Prize -2022
Timeline
Tutor/Mentor
Maryland Mentor Corps - Latino Student Fund - University of Maryland, College Park
02.2024 - 05.2024
Lead Nutrition & Cooking Instructor/Educator
Kids Kitchen - EBB Program
01.2024 - Current
Hostess
Rosa Mexicano
06.2023 - 08.2023
Agricultural Intern, AgDiscovery student
University of Maryland, College Park
07.2022 - 07.2022
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Gwynn Park High School
Bachelor of Science - Family Science, Human Development
University of Maryland, College Park
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