Raquel Castro
Salisbury,NC
Summary
College Adviser with background in providing comprehensive support to students in their academic journey. Strengths include understanding of college admissions processes and ability to guide students towards suitable career paths based on individual aspirations. Confident Student passionate about learning new skills in social work service. Ambitious and driven individual ready to learn from helping professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
NC Hybrid Program College Adviser
College Advising Corps
Statesville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Committed to serving as a full-time college adviser for an underserved high school focused on assisting low-income, first-generation college and underrepresented students by delivering personalized, knowledgeable guidance on college admission, financial aid, and enrollment.
- Compiled and studied educational and economic information to assist individuals in determining vocational and educational objectives.
- Instructed individuals in job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Language Access Advocate Intern
OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter)
Boone, NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led by the Language Access Advocate through direct client service delivery by observing and shadowing client services such as covering phones, crisis intervention, client meetings, childcare, judicial systems advocacy, medical advocacy, shelter & housing responses, and client documentation
- Ultimately, gained knowledge about the barriers immigrant and/or LEP (Limited English Proficient) domestic violence survivors face when receiving aid services.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including notes from meetings and phone calls.
- Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Nanny
Salisbury, NC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered one-on-one care to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of children
- Contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which children thrived and developed.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Summer Camp Counselor
City of Salisbury: Parks and Recreation Dept.
Salisbury, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised campers and ensured their safety, and general well-being
- Organized and led various small and large group activities.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Helped plan special events such as field trips, picnics, and BBQs.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
Restaurant Cashier
Panera Bread
Salisbury, NC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Introduced to the food industry and gained experience with customers
- Learning how to serve them, and how to co-work and communicate with others
- Gained a lot of work experience as this was the first time working a part-time job.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Services
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2023
Jesse C. Carson High School
China Grove, NC05.2020
Skills
- Academic Counseling
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Interpersonal Skills
- Diverse student populations
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
Student Involvement
- Latin Hispanic Alliance (LHA), Boone, NC, 02/2021-12/2023, Dedicated to promoting awareness of Latin and Hispanic culture on Appalachian State's campus and in Boone, North Carolina. An organization for people who are of Latin and/or Hispanic origin AND for people who appreciate Latin/Hispanic culture.
- Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA), Boone, NC, 02/2022-12/2023, Network of activists who organize events on campus and in our local community to educate and advocate towards reproductive freedom and fundamental justice for all.
- Appalachian Popular Programming Society (A.P.P.S), Boone, NC, 09/2021-12/2023, Organization that plans and provides diverse educational and entertaining events for the community and student body of Appalachian State. Through its seven programming councils, A.P.P.S. members plan, promote, and present a variety of popular entertainment programs which enhance the social and cultural life for Appalachian State students.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Volunteer Experience
- Rowan Helping Ministries Non-Profit Organization, Salisbury, NC, 06/2023-07/2023, Volunteered in the food pantry stocker/shopper position that consisted of greeting donors and receiving food donations at the receiving dock, pre-shop groceries for clients, record weights, complete paperwork, load groceries into client vehicles, and restock the pantry.
- Partners in Learning Child Development & Family Resource Center, Salisbury, NC, 06/2019-08/2019, Volunteered at the Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and was guided by those in the Childcare Development center. Gained many skills like patience, communication and healthcare knowledge when caring, feeding, teaching and spending quality time with toddlers.
- Mainstreet Missions, China Grove, NC, 01/2018-01/2019, Regularly volunteered at a local center for those in community-based need. Aside from being an organization that offered a food bank, they offered services like counseling, clothing items and night school for personal growth.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Grandparent Dementia/Alzheimer Support, Family Member, Salisbury, NC, January, 2024-Present
Timeline
NC Hybrid Program College Adviser
College Advising Corps
01.2024 - Current
Language Access Advocate Intern
OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter)
08.2023 - 12.2023
Infant/Toddler Caregiver
Nanny
06.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
City of Salisbury: Parks and Recreation Dept.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Restaurant Cashier
Panera Bread
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Services
Appalachian State University
Jesse C. Carson High School
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