Sierra Williams

sierraw126@gmail.com

Objective
Acquire all the knowledge and experiences possible to have a promising and bright future.

Education
Manual Arts High School Foshay Learning Center Expected Graduation Year: 2014
Health Careers Academy-an educational program that focuses on academic learning around health related careers Enrolled in AP and Honor Classes G.P.A-3.8 (U.W.)/4.1 (W)

2010-2012 2012-Present

USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative 2008-Present

Rigorous, seven year pre-college enrichment program designed to prepare low-income neighborhood students for admission a college or university. NAI Saturday Academy Saturday classes which are an extension of the Math, English, and science classes I take throughout the week

Activities and Organizations

2007-Present-Scholar, USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative; 7th 12th grade; 20 hrs./week; 44 weeks/year; academic outreach program for students that attend Foshay Learning Center which promotes college attendance and academic achievement. 2010-Present-Cadet Staff Sergeant, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps; 9th-12th grade; 7 hrs./week; 24 weeks/year; program designed to make high school student better citizens in society; Company, Platoon, Unarmed, Academic Achievement, and Flag Detail (Commander)-Manual Arts High School. 2010-2013- Member, JV/Varsity/Assistant Coach, Girl Softball Team; 12.5 hrs. /week; 26 weeks/year; JV Captain-Manual Arts High School.

2011-2012-Member, JV Girl Soccer Team; 10 hrs./week; 46 weeks/year-Expo League and Manual Arts High School 2011-Student, Bill Cosby Film Production; 20 hrs./week; 8 weeks/year; program designed to give low income student the opportunity to work with USC film professors and teach them how to use professional film software such as AVID. 2012-Member, USCNAI Theater Workshop, 30 hrs. /week; 10 weeks/year; program designed to bring literature alive in the community surrounding USC-Lead Stage Manager and Actor (played Ismene from Antigone). 2010-Member, Kickboxing, 2 hrs. /week; 12 weeks/year. 2011-2012-Member, Interfaith Youth Leadership Council, 2.5 hrs. /week, 22 weeks/year; introduce students to different religions and teaches how to be open minded. 2010-2011-Member, Junior Achievement, 1 hrs./week; 21 weeks year; teaches students to be productive and gives appropriate steps on what you should do during high school to prepare for college. 2013-Present- Member, Varsity Track and Field, 10 hrs./ week; 10 weeks/year 2012-Present NAI Mentor 2013-Present- Scholar, Collegiate Scholars Cohort, 10 hrs./week; 51 weeks/year; aids students with AP classes, SAT Prep, college applications, scholarships and materials needed for courses.

Honors and Awards

2010-Present-Principal Honor Roll, 3.5 GPA and above, Manual Arts High School and Foshay Learning Center 2011-2012- Outstanding Academic Award, Mathematics, USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative 2010-2012-Academic Achievement Award, 3.75-3.99 GPA, Fall (2010-2012) Spring (2011 and 2012), USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative 2013-Academic Achievement Award, 4.00 GPA, (Spring 2013), USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative 2010-Present-Certificate of Achievement, Best Company, JROTC-Manual Arts High School 2010-Present-Certificate of Achievement, Best Platoon, JROTC-Manual Arts High School 2012-Team Player Award, Varsity Softball-Manual Arts High School 2012-Certificate of Achievement, Interfaith Youth Leadership Initiative 2010-Present- CST Proficiency Award

2012-Second Place, School Science Fair-Manual Arts High School 2011-2012-Most Improved, Soccer-Manual Arts High School 2011-Sojourner Americanism Award, awarded to one cadet for showing citizenship and leadership throughout the year, JROTC-Manual Arts High School

Work Experience
2010-2012-JROTC, Courtesy Patrol, Headquarters (Cleaning), Homecoming Parade-100.9 hours 2012-Present-Volunteer, California Hospital, Information Desk (August 25December 31, 2012), Nursing Ambassador (January 1st 2013- Present)-150 plus hours 2012-2013-Volunteer, Red Cross Blood Drive, Foshay Learning Center, register donors, watch patients for signs of dizziness or fatigue, set up equipment 2013-Donor, Red Cross Blood Drive, Foshay Learning Center-10 hours 2013-Festival of Books, USC, Civic Engagement-4 hours 2013-Game Tester, Foshay Learning Center; USC Game Lab; tested a Facebook game called Mission: Admission for 1 week and filled out surveys on how to improve the game.