Valerie Axtle
Bay Area Urban Debate League
Los Angeles,CA
1
Language
2
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented and adaptable professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues, optimizing team processes, and supporting broader organizational objectives. Brings a fresh perspective, strong collaborative abilities, and a commitment to quality and success.
Work History
Volunteer Outreach & Management Intern
1 Month- Identifying and contacting potential volunteers
- Conducting volunteer outreach through email, phone, and approved online platforms
- Responding to volunteer inquiries
- Maintaining and updating volunteer contact information
- Following up with prospective and existing volunteers
- Helping organize and maintain volunteer records
- Assisting with volunteer onboarding and communication
- Coordinating volunteer availability and interests
- Communicating volunteer opportunities and organizational updates
- Supporting ongoing volunteer engagement and retention
- Providing BAUDL staff with regular updates regarding outreach activities and results
Middle School Program Lead
1 Year 4 Months- Oversees operations for 5 middle schools in the league, ensuring effective program implementation.
- Research & create core policy debate curriculum for debate coaches at each school site.
- Research & create core policy debate curriculum for our Julia Burke Debate Institute.
- Facilitated and led fall/spring debate workshops for students, fostering skill development and engagement.
- Coordinated 7 local policy debate tournaments to enhance competitive opportunities for 16 school sites in the league.
Puente English Embedded Tutor
6 Months- Provided individualized tutoring support to improve academic performance and confidence.
- Facilitated group study sessions, fostering collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring initiatives with course objectives.
Education
- Political Science And Government
- Participated in The Puente Project/Program, [2023-2024]
- Founder & President of The Puente Club, [2024-2026]
- Student Representative for the Institutional Effectiveness Committee - Governance Committee, [2024-2025]
- Student Organizer/Intern for The Peralta Federation of Teachers Union (PFT) [2024-2026]
- Student Body President, Associated Students of Laney College[2025-2026]
- Student Representative for the President Cabinet Meetings, Laney College [2025-Current]
- GPA: 3.89 - Honor Roll/Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
- Attended & Completed the New Bruin Leadership Academy, [July 2026]
- Attended & Completed the Transfer Summer Program, [July 2026 - September 2026]
- Accepted & Participating in The Campaign for College Opportunity Student Leadership Academy, [July 2026 - Current]
- [Destino de UCLA] Member
- [UCLAMUN] Member
- [First-Generation Pre-Law Association at UCLA] Member
- [Pre-Law Litigation Club at UCLA] Member
- [Mexican Alliance Student Association de UCLA] Member
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Curriculum development
Policy analysis
Research
Team leadership
Community engagement
Outreach strategy
Attention to detail
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Outreach & Management Intern
Bay Area Urban Debate League
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Middle School Program Lead
Bay Area Urban Debate League
03.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Puente English Embedded Tutor
Laney College
08.2024 - 02.2025Read More
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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Laney College
from Political Science And Government
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