Dia Gupta-Lemus
Monterey,California
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished, having significantly contributed to the United World College Costa Rica through innovative program planning and effective team collaboration. Excelled in youth advocacy and public speaking, raising awareness on critical issues. Notably led a fundraiser, generating over $1,000, showcasing exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
United World College Costa Rica
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Teacher assistant for Environmental Systems and Society class in Spanish
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Student Council
United World College Costa Rica
09.2024 - Current
- Have worked in Communication Bridge.
- Implemented various projects, assisted in the allocation for the library budget, attended weekly and bi-weekly meetings.
- Currently work in Sustainability Bridge.
Youth UNA-USA Member
United Nations Association Monterey Bay
06.2024 - Current
- Attended racial summit 2024 Monterey Bay.
- Stay engaged with activities and newsletters.
Committee Member, First UWCCR Poetry Slam
United World College Costa Rica
04.2024 - Current
- Poetry Slam hosting various schools in Costa Rica.
- Raised awareness and promote initiatives.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
Rapporteur
Action Aid Malawi
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted interviews with Malawian governmental officials, the prior USAID director of Malawi and the prior CDC director of Malawi.
- Took notes for Action Aid Malawi during the 4th Regional Discussion of the Southern African Development Community.
Intern
Monteverde Institute
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Conducting computer work to organize tree species of Costa Rica according to the IUCN, as well as engaging in field work.
Student Representative, Board Meeting
United World College Costa Rica
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Acted as one of two elected students involved in the New Alliance Board Meeting.
Student Representative, UWC International Congress
United World College Costa Rica
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Acted as one of the four student representatives from UWC Costa Rica.
- Brought up topics regarding racial diversity, equality amongst resources, digitization of resources and better communication amongst National Committees.
- Actively communicated with the UWC Costa Rica student body to ensure I brought up their ideas.
- Enthusiastically contributed to conversations.
Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate
United World College Costa Rica
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Competed against various schools in Costa Rica.
- Competed in Advanced Committee.
Model United Nations Camp
Model United Nations Institute By Best Delegate
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Practiced articulation and public speaking skills.
Poetry Reading Invitation
Carls Cherry Center for the Arts
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Actress, Commercial for Ohana
Center for Child and Adolescent Behavior
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Practiced networking skills.
- Gained valuable on-set experience by working with directors.
Club Secretary, Sustainability
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Arranged meeting agendas, distributed details and documented meeting activities.
- Informed club members about upcoming events or meetings through email blasts and letters.
- Worked with school staff to create more plant-based options in the Cafeteria.
Club Leader, Diversify Our Narrative
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and implemented arange of enrichment activities to promote values and development.
- Led conversations with school principles, librarians, and English Teachers to implement new structures for inclusion in English curriculums.
- Invited guest speakers to talk about racial topics.
- Presented to elementary schools on Indigenous history, Black movements in the United States, and women's rights.
- Created educational material for the school library regarding diverse cultural practices.
- Worked with library staff to buy a diverse range of books.
Club Secretary, Spanish
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Formulated and enforced club rules, regulations and policies.
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Attended weekly club meetings and kept accountability for activities.
Mock Trial Witness and Defense Attorney
Pacific Grove High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Junior and Varsity Tennis
Pacific Grove High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
Culture Immersion, Spanish and Mayan Studies
Celas Maya
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Immersed myself in the Spanish Language.
- Eagerly learned about Mayan culture.
Volunteer, Student Staff Elementary School
Robert Down Elementary School
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Fostered relationships with elementary school students.
- Helped teachers keep schedule on track.
Published Poetry Book
Amazon Kindle
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Poetry County Award, 5th Place
Carls Cherry Center for the Arts
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Spoke on radio with current Youth Poet Laureate.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
Backstage Crew, Urinetown Play
Pacific Grove High School
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Worked on creative lighting, set, and costume decisions.
Led Fundraiser, Ukraine
Pacific Grove City
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Raised over 1,000 dollars for Save the Children Ukraine.
- Led community movement.
- Planned and implemented fundraising event.
- Successfully advertised event.
- Conducted research to identify and target potential local donors.
- Promoted fundraiser throughout Pacific Grove City by walking door to door.
- Interviewed by school newspaper regarding challenges to this fundraiser.
Actress, Balthasar in Romeo and Juliet
Pacific Grove High School
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Researched roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
- Demonstrated great public speaking skills.
Volunteer, Thrift Store
Saint Vincent De Paul
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Organized donations.
- Painted shelves.
- Worked flexible hours.
Actress, Banker in Bocce Ball
Pacific Grove High School
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped contribute to student-led play.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
Volunteer, Cabin Leader
Santa Cruz Outdoor Science Camp
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Worked overnight with twelve 4th grade girls overnight.
Volunteer, Homeless Shelter
Pass the Word Ministry
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Cooked for those in the Monterey Bay Homeless Shelter.
Education
Pacific Grove High School
USA, California, Monterey05.2023
International Baccalaureate -
United World College Costa Rica
Costa Rica, San Jose, Santa Ana05.2025
Skills
- Program Planning
- Group Dynamics
- Team Collaboration
- Youth Advocacy
- Public Speaking
- Environmentalist
Additional Information
National Honors Society in 2022-2023.
GPA 4.43 weighted 2022-2023.
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Student Council
United World College Costa Rica
09.2024 - Current
Rapporteur
Action Aid Malawi
08.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Monteverde Institute
07.2024 - 07.2024
Youth UNA-USA Member
United Nations Association Monterey Bay
06.2024 - Current
Committee Member, First UWCCR Poetry Slam
United World College Costa Rica
04.2024 - Current
Student Representative, Board Meeting
United World College Costa Rica
03.2024 - 03.2024
Student Representative, UWC International Congress
United World College Costa Rica
02.2024 - 03.2024
Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate
United World College Costa Rica
10.2023 - 10.2023
Teacher's Assistant
United World College Costa Rica
08.2023 - 05.2025
Model United Nations Camp
Model United Nations Institute By Best Delegate
07.2023 - 07.2023
Poetry Reading Invitation
Carls Cherry Center for the Arts
05.2023 - 05.2023
Actress, Commercial for Ohana
Center for Child and Adolescent Behavior
05.2023 - 05.2023
Club Secretary, Sustainability
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Club Leader, Diversify Our Narrative
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Club Secretary, Spanish
Pacific Grove High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Culture Immersion, Spanish and Mayan Studies
Celas Maya
07.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer, Student Staff Elementary School
Robert Down Elementary School
06.2022 - 06.2022
Poetry County Award, 5th Place
Carls Cherry Center for the Arts
05.2022 - 05.2022
Backstage Crew, Urinetown Play
Pacific Grove High School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Led Fundraiser, Ukraine
Pacific Grove City
03.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer, Thrift Store
Saint Vincent De Paul
02.2022 - 02.2022
Actress, Banker in Bocce Ball
Pacific Grove High School
10.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer, Cabin Leader
Santa Cruz Outdoor Science Camp
10.2021 - 10.2021
Actress, Balthasar in Romeo and Juliet
Pacific Grove High School
09.2021 - 04.2022
Mock Trial Witness and Defense Attorney
Pacific Grove High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Junior and Varsity Tennis
Pacific Grove High School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer, Homeless Shelter
Pass the Word Ministry
08.2021 - 09.2021
Published Poetry Book
Amazon Kindle
01.2020 - 06.2022
Pacific Grove High School
International Baccalaureate -
United World College Costa Rica
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