SOPHIA MARTINS
Goleta
Summary
Experienced in cultivating valuable skills in a collaborative academic setting, demonstrating proficiency in effective communication and time management. Proven track record of efficiently managing administrative tasks and providing precise support for team projects. Eager to leverage these abilities in a new field to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic team environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hawk Talk Volunteer
UCSB
Goleta
09.2025 - Current
- Direct social-emotional (SEL) small groups at Harding Elementary schools.
- Prepare educational materials and coordinate with co-facilitators on curriculum
- Regularly communicate with project coordinators to troubleshoot and express needs
ASP Afterschool Leader
Goleta Unified School District
Santa Barbara
09.2025 - Current
- Act as group lead to after-school program students
- Prepare activities and communicate with other leads to organize resources
- Act as a responsible role model to children under my care - exemplifying safety, honesty, and kindness
PoP Star Volunteer
Power of Play, UCSB
Santa Barbara
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Volunteer at Isla Vista Elementary for 4 hours a week while employing socio-emotional problem solving skills to help children communicate efficiently during their recess
- Represent UCSB at school sites by being respectful and communicating with staff when necessary
- Undergo Mandated Reporter Training
- Attend weekly meetings to share recess experience and contribute to collaborative conversations with peers
- Learn new psychological frameworks/techniques to employ with the children at recess
Residential Dining Student Assistant
Portola Dining Commons
Santa Barbara
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Arrive on time to shifts and show preparation for the needs of the cooking staff at each station
- Work with cooking staff to coordinate serving expectations for each shift
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Communicate with management team about scheduling or expectations for the job
Group Leader for UCSB Club
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
Santa Barbara
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Create lesson plans and field trips to guide Harding Elementary Students through their own research projects
- Weekly meeting with an advisor and teammates to communicate progress and discuss action plan for the following week
- Manage advisor expectations and responsibility for the students by following a set schedule and classroom rules
- Lead students in weekly meetings by supporting open discussions and providing informational literature/videos to guide their own thoughts
- Work with students to formulate their final research project and help them present to the grad school community and their peers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences, Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Santa Barbara, CA06.2027
Skills
- Strong organization
- Project management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Coaching and mentoring
- Promoting social and emotional development
Timeline
Hawk Talk Volunteer
UCSB
09.2025 - Current
ASP Afterschool Leader
Goleta Unified School District
09.2025 - Current
PoP Star Volunteer
Power of Play, UCSB
09.2024 - 06.2025
Residential Dining Student Assistant
Portola Dining Commons
09.2024 - 05.2025
Group Leader for UCSB Club
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
01.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences, Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)