Davina Hanko
El Cajon
Summary
Motivated and hard-working high school student who excels in academics and athletics with a strong record of leadership, teamwork and community involvement. Experience in healthcare settings through hospital volunteering and shadowing and dedicated to developing professional skills while contributing positively to a summer internship program. Known for being responsible, empathetic and dependable with ability to balance multiple commitment and adapt to new challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Junior Varsity, Soccer Captain
Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Led team discussions to identify areas for improvement and establish collective goals.
- Enhanced communication among teammates, promoting cohesive teamwork during matches.
- Developed leadership skills through serving as team captain during multiple seasons.
Shadowing Ophthalmologist
American Eye Associates
El Cajon, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Observed patient examinations, eye health screenings, and diagnostic procedures.
- Gained exposure to clinical workflow, patient interaction and real life surgeries, such as a cataract and vitrectomy surgery.
- Developed confidence and professional communication with patients of different ages.
Volunteer, Gift Shop
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Developed lasting relationships with regular customers by remembering their preferences and offering personalized recommendations based on past purchases.
- Organized merchandise displays to optimize visual appeal and accessibility.
Unified Club
Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Served as Vice President
- Made sure neurodivergent students get physical education and are involved in every activity.
- Skilled at working independently with one student and collaboratively in a team environment.
Norsecrew Leader
Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Guided incoming freshmen during orientation activities to help them adjust to a new school environment
- Answered questions about classes, schedules, extracurriculars, and school expectations to incoming freshman
- Served as a positive role model and peer mentor for younger students.
Volunteer, Vacation Bible School Leader
Saint Peter’s Church
El Cajon, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in planning and organizing daily activities for children during Vacation Bible School.
- Facilitated engaging lessons and activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare materials and resources for weekly sessions.
Safe School Ambassador
Valhalla High School
El Cajon, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow student ambassadors, and school staff to promote a safe and respectful school environment
- Participated in discussions focused on problem-solving and conflict resolution about the students in the school
- Helped identify and commonly address minor student concerns through communication and peer support
Education
No Degree -
Valhalla Highschool
1725 Hillsdale Rd, El Cajon, CA, 92019Skills
- Hard-working: demonstrates a strong work ethic by maintaining high academic performance while participating in volunteer work, sports and extracurricular activities
- Leadership: shown as being captain of the soccer team as I take initiative to leave the team and being vice president of the unified club as I share ideas to better the neurodivergent students' physical education
- Responsible: Handles money while volunteering in the gift shop at Sharp Grossmont Hospital very carefully and shows up every week with consistent attendance
- Empathetic: able to understand and support others needs when interacting with patients, peers and mentors, also shown through connecting with the patients while shadowing a doctor
Timeline
Junior Varsity, Soccer Captain
Valhalla High School
11.2025 - Current
Shadowing Ophthalmologist
American Eye Associates
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer, Gift Shop
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Unified Club
Valhalla High School
08.2025 - Current
Norsecrew Leader
Valhalla High School
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer, Vacation Bible School Leader
Saint Peter’s Church
06.2025 - Current
Safe School Ambassador
Valhalla High School
10.2024 - Current
No Degree -
Valhalla Highschool