Owen Morioka
Kensington
Summary
Dynamic volunteer with a strong background in community engagement and event coordination, notably with the Boy Scouts of America. Proven leadership in mentoring youth and fostering teamwork. Skilled in fundraising and cultivating partnerships, I bring an optimistic mindset and organized approach to enhance community initiatives and drive participation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Boy Scouts of America
- Mentored younger scouts, fostering teamwork and personal development through hands-on activities.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Volenteered weekly to environmental restoration and community service projects.
Volunteer
Berkeley Ohtani Jr. Young Buddhist Association
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Organized Events to bring community Together and opportunities to meet new people.
Volunteer
Bay District Junior Young Buddhist Association
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote youth engagement and leadership development.
- Contributed to fundraising initiatives by coordinating logistics for community outreach programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ohtani Baskteball
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented practice plans to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Conducted individual training sessions to address player weaknesses and improve overall performance.
- Mentored junior players, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship within the team environment.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Provided constructive feedback to players after games, identifying areas of improvement while also celebrating successes.
Teacher's Assistant
Japanese Teacher
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback during activities and assessments.
- Fostered relationships with students to build trust and encourage participation in class activities.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Cerrito High School
El Cerrito, CA06-2029
Skills
- Effective team engagement
- Organized and efficient
- Strong leadership traits
- Volunteer engagement
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Built a trail in Philmont, New Mexico for BSA
- 2021 CPR Certified
- Berkeley Ohtani Temple Scholarship
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in hip hop dance
- Video Gaming
- Volunteering
- Playing Sports
- Camping
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Fashion
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Japanese Teacher
08.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Berkeley Ohtani Jr. Young Buddhist Association
08.2021 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Bay District Junior Young Buddhist Association
08.2021 - 07.2025
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ohtani Baskteball
08.2021 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Boy Scouts of America
High School Diploma -
El Cerrito High School