Rocio Padilla

Los Angeles, California, 90007 rpadilla953@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Foshay Learning Center / 12th Year Standing / Expected Graduation 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Academy of Finance
Fall 2011- Present

Courses: AP World History; Economics; AP English Language, AP U.S. History, and Accounting

Cumulative GPA: 3.6

Honors: Perfect Attendance; Honor Roll; Principals List; Advanced in English and Math CST

USC Accounting Class

NEFTE Program: A program in which we discussed how to develop a professional business plan.
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
Currently a Design Student
September- Present
Learning the basics principles of design through many creative activities and projects
Venice Arts Animation and Documentary Film Class
Venice, CA
Student
September- Present
Learning how to create animations as a group with other students in the program while learning how to
create animations with archaic principles
Creating documentaries on different topics of life while questioning residents and visitors of Venice.
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
Graphic Design Student
June 23- August 1, 2014
Learned how to use the Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and used that knowledge to create
several projects such as newsletters and flyers.
Venice Arts Photography Class
Venice, CA
Photography Student
July 14- July 25, 2014
Learned to use 35 mm cameras and develop film in a dark room.
Explored and created different photography art forms such as sculptural photography, pinhole cameras, and
many more.
Collegiate Scholars Program
Los Angeles, CA
Student Scholar
Summer 2013- April 2014

Educational program designed to help a select group of students enhance their skills in a college-level
english language course
USC Enactus
Los Angeles, CA
Member

A college prep program taught by USC students in which we discussed the college application process.
Money Think
Los Angeles, CA
Active Member
August 2012- April 2014

Financial literacy program taught by USC students. Applied new financial knowledge to my familys
finances as well as my own. Contribute insider experiences and ideas for improvements to the National
Money Think program.
EXPERIENCE
BET Experience United States Tennis Association Booth
Interviewer/ Photographer

Los Angeles, CA
June 27-29, 2014

Volunteer at Thirst Project Gala

Volunteer

Beverly Hills, CA
June 24, 2014

Los Angeles County Youth Jobs Work Readiness and Personal Enrichment Training
Los Angeles, CA
Participant
___________ 2014

Participate and discuss successful practice of financial literacy, work ethics, life skills, and career
exploration.
Iridescent Internship
Los Angeles, CA
Intern
December 2013-May 2014
Beta Test science activities for middle school students in mechanical engineering and coding

Mentor two to four middle school students on coding and mechanical engineering

Solve concerns, problems, and issues that arise with students at the studio

End goal, to design and engineer machines to resemble and behave as an animal in the local area
California Science Center Community Internship
Los Angeles, CA
Intern
November 2013- April 2014
Continued to give presentations on multiple science topics; Engaged and encouraged patrons to learn more on the
topic at hand
Taught and engaged elementary kids at HOLA about different types of engineering through multiple fun
and educational activities
Volunteer at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
Volunteer
Volunteer Math Tutor at Foshay Learning Center
Volunteer

Los Angeles, CA
October 10- October 14, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
September 2013- October 2013

California Science Center Community Internship

Los Angeles, CA
Intern
November 2012- April 2013 and Summer 2013
Performed presentations on multiple science topics as well as engaged and encouraged patrons to learn more on the
topic at hand
Created and designed a new cart, alongside other interns, for the L.A. Zone about the wild life in our
national park, the Santa Monica Mountains
Volunteer at Pico Clinica Medica Latina
Volunteer

Los Angeles, CA
December 2012- January 2013

Sedgwick Law Firm LLP Internship

Los Angeles, CA
Intern
Summer 2012
Conducted interviews with different office employees to learn of the various necessary jobs needed to
smoothly operate a law firm
Attended a genuine court trial as well as a site inspection in a law suit
Participated in a mock trial as the court reporter with College Summer Associates
LEADERSHIP
Foshays Art Club
President

Event organizer and representative for the club

Facilitate needs and requirements of art club members

Academy of Finance 10th Grade Representative

Los Angeles, CA
April 2014- Present

Los Angeles, CA

10th Grade Leader

August 2012- June 2013

Lead team meetings and construction of the Academy of Finance school year activities

Manage Academy of Finances schedules and affairs to ensure a strong and cohesive year
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Speak fluently in Spanish and English

Speak conversational French

The National Society of High School Scholars Member

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Pages, Apple Keynote

Basic Processing Coding

Basketball Team Member for 2 years

Swim Team member for a year

Girls Inc. Ambassador for 4 years

Honor Roll (3.0 GPA and above)

Principals List (3.5 GPA and above)

Perfect Attendance

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign