Andrea, Res
ANDREA PONCE MATA
Berkeley, CA 94704 ------------ ------------
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Anticipated Graduation: June 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Legal Studies, Minor: Political Economy
Leadership Public Schools High School: Richmond, CA Graduation: June 2019
SKILLS
Computer: Google Drive Suite, Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Word Processing
Language: Fluent in Spanish, able to translate
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
Students Rising Above: One out of 75 students selected from 400 applicants awarded membership into selective college program for students demonstrating deep commitment to education and strength of character in overcoming adversity (August 2018 — Present)
Civil Liberties and Public Policy Conference: Attended a three day intensive focused on non-profit organizations, grassroots organizing, reproductive rights, and social justice issues (Summer 2020)
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program: Engaged in a 5 week internship and collaborated with two students on a scientific research project titled “Reservations: The Ultimate Foundation for Inequality in Education '' (Summer 2017)
PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Walgreens, Berkeley, Ca November 2019 — present
Cashier
Organized shelves and displays
Provide high quality customer service to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for all customers
ACCESS: Women’s Health Justice, Oakland, CA June 2020 — September 2020
Summer Intern: Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC)
Selected as one of 35 college students placed at reproductive rights and social justice agencies across the country
Engaged in interactive dialogue with previous callers to the community healthline in order to collect data to improve program outreach efforts, contacting more than 400 community members.
Provided essential verbal and written information regarding available resources for those negatively impacted by COVID-19
Helping Youth Pursue Higher Education Early (HYPHEE), Berkeley, CA October 2019 — present
College Access Mentor
Provide individualized support to one high-school senior for five consecutive Sundays each semester to guide them through their college application process
Provide personalized and constructive feedback on multiple college and scholarship essays
Richmond Promise, Richmond, CA January 2020 — May 2020
Near-Peer Mentor
Guided 30 high school seniors through the financial aid application process by providing in-class presentations
Offered scheduled office hours for students who need additional support throughout process of high school to college transition
ANDREA PONCE MATA
Berkeley, CA 94704 ------------ ------------
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Anticipated Graduation: June 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Legal Studies, Minor: Political Economy
Leadership Public Schools High School: Richmond, CA Graduation: June 2019
SKILLS
Computer: Google Drive Suite, Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Excel, Word Processing
Language: Fluent in Spanish, able to translate
HONORS & AFFILIATIONS
Students Rising Above: One out of 75 students selected from 400 applicants awarded membership into selective college program for students demonstrating deep commitment to education and strength of character in overcoming adversity (August 2018 — Present)
Civil Liberties and Public Policy Conference: Attended a three day intensive focused on non-profit organizations, grassroots organizing, reproductive rights, and social justice issues (Summer 2020)
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program: Engaged in a 5 week internship and collaborated with two students on a scientific research project titled “Reservations: The Ultimate Foundation for Inequality in Education '' (Summer 2017)
PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Walgreens, Berkeley, Ca November 2019 — present
Cashier
Organized shelves and displays
Provide high quality customer service to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for all customers
ACCESS: Women’s Health Justice, Oakland, CA June 2020 — September 2020
Summer Intern: Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC)
Selected as one of 35 college students placed at reproductive rights and social justice agencies across the country
Engaged in interactive dialogue with previous callers to the community healthline in order to collect data to improve program outreach efforts, contacting more than 400 community members.
Provided essential verbal and written information regarding available resources for those negatively impacted by COVID-19
Helping Youth Pursue Higher Education Early (HYPHEE), Berkeley, CA October 2019 — present
College Access Mentor
Provide individualized support to one high-school senior for five consecutive Sundays each semester to guide them through their college application process
Provide personalized and constructive feedback on multiple college and scholarship essays
Richmond Promise, Richmond, CA January 2020 — May 2020
Near-Peer Mentor
Guided 30 high school seniors through the financial aid application process by providing in-class presentations
Offered scheduled office hours for students who need additional support throughout process of high school to college transition