Samya Walker
Washington,DC
Summary
Dependable and ready to learn student with ideas about conservation. Experience mentoring, leading group events and helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Understanding and helpful when assisting peers. Driven by passion for environmental justice and sustainability to work diligently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Morton Arboretum
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs in children's garden.
- Maintained clean and safe trails.
- Planted and maintained gardens in sections of Arboretum's children garden.
- Participated in STEM learning sessions centered around green-collar career exploration.
Volunteer
Brookfield Zoo King Scholars
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Learned about interpretation and communication with guests at zoo.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Eagle Mentor
Jones College Prep
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and teachers to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational goals to encourage independence.
- Provided school tours and led group activities for incoming students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2027
Skills
- Ambition
- Perseverance
- Community Service
- Environmental Stewardship
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mentoring
- Group Instruction Experience
Accomplishments
Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Brookfield Zoo King Scholars
06.2021 - 06.2022
Eagle Mentor
Jones College Prep
06.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer
Morton Arboretum
01.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Howard University
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