Willamena Bourke
Portola Valley,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with strong communication and attention to detail. Brings reliability, initiative, and a positive attitude to new challenges. Eager to contribute to team success and continually develop skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
National Outdoor Leadership School
Provincia De Coyhaique, Aysén Region, Chile
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Was a student in a five month program that included 40 days sea kayaking, 40 days mountaineering, 20 days rock climbing, 10 days backpacking, Wilderness First Responder training, and Leave No Trace education
- Gave and received daily feedback on leadership and teamwork skills like communication, vision and action, and risk management.
- Collaborated effectively within a small, driven team, earning recognition for resiliency and commitment to collective success
Swim Instructor
Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club
Portola Valley, CA
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Taught swimmers aged 2-8 water safety basics, methods to improve their stroke, and ways to further expand their aquatic abilities
- Combined education with fun while instructing to boost student engagement and encourage a positive association with the pool
- Communicated homework plans to students' guardians to foster further learning between lessons.
Volunteer
Pets In Need Animal Shelter
Palo Alto, CA
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted potential adopters with identifying and meeting with the right pet for them
- Directed guests to the shelter services that best met their needs
- Helped with animal enrichment activities including walking and training dogs, petting cats, and creating toys for rabbits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lydian Academy
Palo Alto, CA05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Dependability
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Outdoor living and activities (mountain biking, trail running, mountaineering, rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, camping)
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder
- Adult, Child, Infant CPR, AED, and Airway Management
- NOLS Fundamental Leadership Skills Certificate (Level 3)
- Leave No Trace Master
- Epinephrine Auto-injector
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student
National Outdoor Leadership School
10.2025 - 03.2026
Swim Instructor
Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club
09.2025 - 10.2025
Volunteer
Pets In Need Animal Shelter
07.2023 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Lydian Academy