Natalia Cortes
El Cajon,CA
Summary
A dynamic team player with a proven track record at Fleet Science Center, I excel in problem-solving and building rapport. Demonstrated resilience and effective collaboration led to successful environmental projects and enhanced student well-being. Skilled in empathy display and research, I consistently achieve meaningful outcomes in team and community-focused roles. I also am an honor roll student with a 4.5 GPA who has received a Navy Service Award for my academic accomplishments. Looking for a position focused in the psychology for children and environmental research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Listener
Grossmont High School
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced peer support services by actively listening and providing empathetic feedback to fellow students.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to ensure continued growth as a peer listener and maintain high-quality services for students.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify at-risk students, providing necessary interventions and support services.
- Improved overall student well-being by identifying issues and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Developed strong rapport with peers by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and maintaining confidentiality when discussing sensitive matters.
- Assisted in the development of mental health awareness programs, promoting self-care strategies and destigmatizing therapy among students.
Academic League Participant
Grossmont High School
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to coaches for continuous improvement.
- Attending practice sessions to prepare for upcoming tournaments
- Accumulating a diverse array of knowledge
Key Club Volunteer
Grossmont High School
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Volunteer With Interact
Northmont Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Helping with school events for young kids
G-Crew Volunteer
Grossmont High School
08.2023 - Current
- Welcoming incoming freshman to the school.
- Working with other group leaders to provide a welcoming environment.
- Creating games and posters for students to get to know one another.
BeWise Intern
Fleet Science Center
01.2021 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various different programs helping the environment.
- Learned from a variety of guest speakers specialized in helping the environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
Child Psychology Student
Grossmont High School
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Organized guest speaker events featuring renowned psychologists, increasing student exposure to a variety of perspectives within the field.
- Promoted mental well-being on campus through participation in various awareness campaigns and events.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current curriculum content within psychology courses, identifying areas that required improvement or updating based on new research developments.
- Education on the psychology with young children
- Working at an elementary with young children
Eco Ambassador
Mission Trails Regional Park
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Built rapport with other ambassadors and mentor leaders.
- Assisted team with planting endangered species back into the park.
- Assisted team with observing and identifying specimen from the park.
- Presented information on endangered plants found in the park.
- Built relationships with community partners learning about various occupations and sustainability.
Girls In Science Volunteer
San Diego Zoo
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Raised awareness about environmental issues through educational workshops.
Education
No Degree - Child Psychology
Grossmont High School
El Cajon, CA06-2026
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Open-mindedness
- Positive reinforcement
- Building rapport
- Empathy display
- Assertiveness
- Resilience building
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Patience demonstration
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Peer Listener
Grossmont High School
11.2024 - Current
Academic League Participant
Grossmont High School
10.2024 - Current
Eco Ambassador
Mission Trails Regional Park
09.2024 - 11.2024
Key Club Volunteer
Grossmont High School
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer With Interact
Northmont Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Child Psychology Student
Grossmont High School
08.2024 - 06.2026
G-Crew Volunteer
Grossmont High School
08.2023 - Current
BeWise Intern
Fleet Science Center
01.2021 - Current
Girls In Science Volunteer
San Diego Zoo
08.2019 - 06.2022
No Degree - Child Psychology
Grossmont High School
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