Kyla Giffin is a hardworking and ambitious student with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. She has a 4.0 GPA and has received several awards and honors for her academic achievements and extracurricular activities. Kyla has volunteered extensively with organizations that help the homeless, foster youth, and fight global poverty. Through her volunteer work, she has gained leadership skills and a passion for helping others.

1. KYLA GIFFIN
(925) 336-0218 * kyla.giffin@gmail.com * https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylagiffin
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION
Hardworking, ambitious and enthusiastic student with excellent research, writing and analytical skills,
and experience in nonprofit volunteering.
EDUCATION
Christensen Middle School – 5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551
August 2012 - June 2015
Livermore High School – 600 Maple Street, Livermore, CA 94550
August 2015 - Present
ACHIEVEMENTS
Scholarship Award (4.0 GPA) * Christensen Middle School * Livermore, CA (June 2015)
President’s Education Award * Christensen Middle School * Livermore, CA (June 2015)
2013 Junior Authors Short Story Contest, Category 4 (Ages 9-11) Finalist *
Laura Thomas Communications * (September 2013)
SKILLS
Independent worker * Self-motivated * Hard-working * Intelligent * Fast learner * Highly
dependable * Analytical skills/Critical thinker * Excellent research skills * Exceptional writer *
Microsoft Word * PowerPoint * Google Docs * Google Slides * WordPress
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Aspire Education Project * Oakland, CA (June 2013 – Present) (Only Summer)
Community Reading Buddies is a program that is a part of the Aspire Education Project where tween
and teen students read and play with preschoolers to prepare them for kindergarten.
Mentor

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• Learned how I can keep children engaged and excited about reading and learning
The Borgen Project * Seattle, WA (worked virtually) (July 2015 – October 2015) (3-Month
Contract)
The Borgen Project is a nonprofit organization fighting to bring attention to global poverty, and
working to end it on a political scale.
Youth Ambassador
• Learned different, creative ways to spread word about the organization and the cause
• Learned how to mobilize people to fight for the cause
• Better able to voice my opinions
• Learned more about global poverty and politics
• More passionate about helping others now
Alternative Family Services (December 2014 – Present)
Volunteer
• Helped prepare for and participate in proceedings of a Christmas party for foster youth and
their families
• Learned helpfulness and how to take charge, especially when taking a family on a tour of the
building’s fun rooms
Glide Memorial Church (April 2016 – Present)
Volunteers serve food on breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts to the homeless who come to eat.
Volunteer
• Learned acceptance and kindness to all
• Gained responsibility and ability to act on my feet
• Better understanding of situations of others

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WORK HISTORY
The Mindful Word – Virtual (July 2015-September 2015)
Contributing Writer
• Write posts (articles & fiction pieces) about mindfulness and engaged living
The Culture Trip – Virtual (August 2015-September 2015)
Contributing Writer
• Write articles every week-and-a-half about the San Francisco Bay Area