Student STEM & Community Leadership

Samantha Silva

Northridge, CA ***** ****************@*****.*** 818-***-****

EDUCATION

Van Nuys High School Van Nuys, CA

Diploma, Medical Magnet Program. Senior. GPA: 4.01 (Official LAUSD GPA). Relevant Coursework: AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish, AP History, AP Drawing ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP

Prep & Planning Club, Van Nuys High School 2025 - 2026 Vice-President

• Lead bi-weekly meetings guiding first-generation students through the college application process; mentor underclassmen on career paths and encourage enrollment in rigorous and dual-enrollment coursework. Autism Hope Foundation (Non-Profit Organization) 2024 - 2026 Co-Founder

• Co-founded a nonprofit and organized night markets to raise funds for an autism research institute; built and launched an online website and social media presence to drive donations and community awareness. Women in STEM Club, Van Nuys High School 2023 - 2026 President

• Host monthly meetings on medical careers and STEM majors; recruit and coordinate guest speakers from college programs and industry; facilitate weekly study sessions for students in STEM honors and AP courses. Unidos Scholars, Van Nuys High School 2022 - 2026

President

• Lead bi-weekly meetings for the Hispanic and Latino student community; research and present scholarship opportunities for low-income Latino students; organize cultural awareness events including Hispanic Heritage Month and Dia de los Muertos. ENGin Club, Van Nuys High School 2022 - 2026

Secretary

• Tutor high school students in Ukraine bimonthly using structured lesson plans and interactive workshops; foster international connections for English learners abroad.

Church Youth Group, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 2020 - 2024 Co-Responsible

• Organized weekly meetings and monthly gatherings; provided childcare for children ages 1-7 with special needs, including autism, in a safe and supportive environment; coordinated Sunday liturgy and event logistics. AWARDS & HONORS

• American Red Cross, Certificate of Completion: Administering Emergency Oxygen and Basic Life Support (Oct. 2025)

• Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Certificate of Completion: 180 Volunteering Hours (Sep. 2025)

• CPR Certificate of Completion: Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid (Jul. 2025)

• Dublin Youth 4 Neuro International Bootcamp, Certificate of Completion: 20 Volunteering Hours (Aug. 2025)

• American College of Surgeons, Stop the Bleed Course, Certificate of Completion (Apr. 2024) SKILLS

Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (California State Seal of Biliteracy) Technical: Microsoft Word, G Suite, Canva

Arts and Music: Advanced violin (4 years), Intermediate acoustic guitar (1 year), Advanced church choir (7 years), Contemporary dance (3 years)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Journalism Translator, VNHS

• Spanish Morning Announcements, VNHS

• Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

• American Red Cross Club

• National Student Debate Association

• Green Tutoring Club

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