Resume

Paullina Chacin

High School Junior

Dedicated high school junior with a passion for STEM education, community service, and leadership. Actively involved in volunteering, academic competitions, and extracurricular activities while maintaining strong academic performance. Committed to using scientific research and community engagement to address environmental and social challenges.

📍 [City], [State] 🌐 https://paulinachacin.com

🎓 Education

[High School Name]

High School Diploma in General Studies | 2023-08 - 2026-06

Relevant Courses: AP Biology, AP US History, Honors English Literature, Honors Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, Spanish III

🤝 Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Builder - Habitat for Humanity View Details →

2024-06 - Present

Build affordable housing for families in need through volunteer construction work

Completed 40+ hours of construction work across 5 weekend build sessions
Led framing crew of 5 volunteers on two home builds
Assisted with electrical wiring and insulation installation under licensed contractor supervision
Coordinated tool inventory and safety equipment for volunteer crews

Weekly Volunteer - Community Food Bank View Details →

2024-01 - Present

Sort and pack food for families experiencing food insecurity

Volunteer 3 hours every Saturday sorting donated food and packing distribution boxes
Help serve 100+ families weekly (approximately 1,200 families served total)
Contributed 25+ hours of service since January 2024
Suggested labeling system improvement that increased warehouse efficiency by 15%

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Honor Roll

[High School Name] | 2024-06

Academic achievement recognition for GPA above 3.5

Regional Science Fair - 1st Place, Biology View Details →

Regional Science Fair Committee | 2024-03

First place in Biology category for research on wetland biodiversity and urban development impacts

State Science Fair Qualifier

Regional Science Fair Committee | 2024-03

Qualified for state-level science fair competition based on regional performance

Student of the Month

[High School Name] | 2024-03

Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and community service contributions

Debate Team - State Semifinals

State Speech & Debate Association | 2024-05

Led team to state semifinal round, best performance in 5 years

💡 Skills & Interests

Leadership

Team Management Project Coordination Mentorship Public Speaking Event Planning

Communication

Public Speaking Written Communication Presentation Skills Debate & Argumentation Active Listening

Research & Analysis

Scientific Research Data Analysis Critical Thinking Literature Review Statistical Analysis

Technical

Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Research Databases Presentation Software Data Visualization

Collaboration

Teamwork Cross-functional Collaboration Conflict Resolution Community Building

🌟 Interests

STEM Education

Biology, Environmental Science, Scientific Research, Ecology

Community Service

Volunteering, Social Justice, Community Development, Food Security, Housing Equity

Public Speaking & Debate

Argumentation, Rhetoric, Critical Discourse, Policy Analysis

Environmental Conservation

Sustainability, Climate Action, Biodiversity, Wetland Ecology, Urban Planning