How To Describe Your Personal Leadership Roles

I am currently secretary of my class. I have attended each and every one of the fundraising events my class holds. Being a part of the freshman class also meant staying late hours to help set up everything for our fundraisers. At the Tae Kwon Do studio that I go to, I am also captain of the sports team. On days that I go to traditional class, I help teach the little kids. These positions give me the experience of being a leader that I need.

I have had many accomplishments and times of leadership. Some leadership roles I have participated in are: being Deacons Quorum President, Senior Patrol Leader, Band, Cross Country, “Teacher’s PET” in 5th grade, and Basketball. Some achievements I’ve accomplished are: being #1 on the reading hall of fame in 5th grade, had 4 Band concerts, gone to Scout Camp and helped with eagle projects, been to 7 Cross Country meets, and been on 3 Basketball teams.

I am a recent graduate in Political Economy at UC Berkeley. I have built my leadership and teamwork skills throughout my work and academic experience. I served as a coordinator for the Cambodian Children’s Project. I coordinated the group meetings with my team members, set up the agendas, and collaborated with other team members to raise money for the organization through fundraising events. Furthermore, I was responsible for budget planning and allocating

Living in a low-income family, my life was constantly being turned upside down. Whether it was living without hot water, electricity, or even a home at times I’ve had to work through it all in pursuit of my dreams. Coming home to a situation in complete disarray was a standard for my household, and when something wasn’t burning down in a fire, then life just didn’t seem real. Being pushed around has meant going the “extra mile” to succeed in life. This has meant taking a four-mile bike ride to the Santa Clara library to finish typing up a research paper for my English class or even boiling pots of water to have a lukewarm bath. While these skills are not necessarily the most difficult, they have molded me into being a person who won’t allow setbacks to stop me from achieving my

It was a warm, sunny day in the middle of June. I held my little boy’s hand tightly as we walked through the exit of my high school. In my other hand, I felt the smooth, heavy leather case that housed my high school diploma. I had done it. I had graduated on time, same as my childless classmates. As an adolescent mother, I had beaten the towering odds that were relentlessly stacked against me. I tear rolled down my cheek as my son and I made our way back to the group home in which we lived. No one was there to greet us, or to celebrate this incredible accomplishment, but I was proud of myself, and at that moment, that had to be enough. This was a turning point in my life; I knew that I could achieve whatever I put my mind to, and if only I had known back then how right I was. From that moment on, and from every life experience thereafter, I knew I was meant to assist others in finding their strength, as well as finding the courage and motivation to achieve their goals.

Being both a mentor and a leader has been an important part of my life for many years. Wether it has been a school project or helping kids I have worked hard at being a leader and mentor for others. From 2006-2011 I spent a few weeks out of my summer vacation being the leader of a group of incoming Kindergarteners at a program known as Safety Town. Safety Town is a program that had middle school/high school kids leading a group of 6 or 7 children and helping them learn about how to be safe, with each day focusing on a different topic (i.e. fire safety, stranger danger, transportation safety, ect.) I was actually attended Safety Town when I was an incoming Kindergartener and years later I learned that my 6th grade teacher ran the program in our area, which is how I eventually moved from a mentee to a mentor.

I am grateful I have arrived at a place where I recognize those insecurities within myself, but I created a world that would protect me on the inside. I would not let people get close to me from fear of hurt and pain. I viewed my marriage as a failed attempt, but I was grateful that I had two children from the relationship. I understand I chose the very unhealthy relationship I was running from. As I reflect on that journey from my childhood to adulthood relationships and the trauma, I realized I was intrigued to assist people who were just like me: lonely, in despair, or victimized by a system of oppression. I helped others because I wanted someone to help

I am very passionate when it comes to helping out in my community and around the school, whether it be volunteering to go door to door to raise awareness as part of the Pencils for Kids club, or helping find potential donors for bone marrow transplants. A big way in which I am involved in my school is through the LEAD Club for the second year now, where I am able to enhance my leadership abilities, by organizing and running many events and give back to the community. By donating to organizations such as Free The Children and 360 Kids, it has allowed me to see the difference I can make in my own community. Through my dedication on the executive council of LEAD, I feel inspired to help students develop a variety of skills by leading various workshops,

Sometimes life is about spinning troublesome experiences into noteworthy adventures. Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to change people’s lives, but the puzzling question was always whose lives I wanted to positively affect. The answer spontaneously came to me during my early years of high school. When I started attending a specialized high school in New York City, old friends began to tell me that I will never be someone of importance in life, and that minorities will always live in the shadows of others. I was constantly advised not to dream too big, because no matter how ardently I would try, nobody will ever take me seriously or accept me for who I am. I have always enjoyed engaging in intellectual activities, gaining insight from meeting new people, and learning new things about myself in the process, but my passion for learning was once hindered by the discouraging ridicule that people from my neighborhood called ‘reality’. I was so disheartened until I had an epiphany; I wanted to change the outlook of other underprivileged teens on life and restore their hope and faith in humanity by proving that with hard work, self-confidence, and benevolence they can also live up to their dreams.

In terms of my leadership, I think I grew much more confident and strict as a leader. When I started, I remember thinking that all my residents would be wonderful and would listen to their RA, because I always did so everyone else would too. That was clearly not the case, especially when it came to quiet hours. Confrontations are frightening to me because I have had bad experiences in the past. But as an RA, it is part of what I need to do. Once residents started complaining about one another, I realized warnings were not sufficient. So I started documenting residents who were loud during quiet hours. I also grew as a confident leader through my trivia week. I remember feeling really nervous to knock on everyone 's door to do trivia. I am

The obstacles we face in life have ways of shaping and molding us into the people we become in the future. Depression and anxiety are issues that I still continue to deal with to this day. Yet, through years of self healing, I have been able to reveal a tenacious side of myself that I had no idea even existed. These issues stem from relentless bullying I experienced throughout middle school. I felt as if I was not worthy of respect like everyone else around me. Going to school day after day with people who detested my existence was unbearable. It was like walking into a lion's den wearing a necklace constructed of nothing more than meat. On many occasions walked in on conversations that I was the topic of. Eighth grade brought me the most turmoil.

Throughout my life, i have dealt with many struggles. It is similar to many others. I'm a minority, both racially and economically. Because of the obstacles I've faced in my life, many expect me to write a sob story about who I am based on what I grew up with. That is not the case. Sure, I have experienced many struggles, but my struggles don't bother me as much as knowing others are going through the same pain I had to go through. I know I can cope with the struggles I've faced, but I also know others can't or they have worse than I did. Knowing I can be someone who helps others with their struggles and knowing I can be a small part in someone's happiness or relief is the reason I continue to work hard to pursue a social work

Leadership Positions: Throughout high school, I have participated in various activities that have provided me with the opportunity to showcase my leadership skills and ability to communicate with others. I served as class treasurer my sophomore and junior year. I also served as a representative of my senior class. In addition to participating in community service through my service club at my school, I have held an office my

From my previous leadership roles as an Orientation Leader and Supplemental Instructor, I have been able to develop strong soft skills such as communication, adaptability, and event-planning. In addition to these skills, I have also improved my time management skills by balancing two-part time jobs, several leadership roles in organizations as well as prioritizing my academics. With a role such as Peer Advisor, my skills and strengths would allow me to think on my feet and prepare for any situation as well as connect with my residences through meaningful relationships. Another valuable quality of a that will make me a successful Peer Advisor is my ability to connect with people regardless of their background, status, or age. This is something

The year I turned sixteen, my superiority complex hit its peak. I was a sophomore in high school, and I thought I knew everything about the world because I listened to punk music. Early on I had decided that I was meant to be different, that I was meant to stand out from the other students. Thus, by spring, I had filled out an application to volunteer at Helen Keller Hospital the following summer. The application included a short Q&A about our lives and an essay on our reasons for volunteering, all of which would be reviewed by the hospital board. The short questions intruded on my life just enough for me to breeze by them, the essay intruded just enough for me to put it off until the last minute. How could I explain that some of my reasons for volunteering had been selfish? How could I even dare to say that I wanted to do this to help myself? How could I say that maybe I didn’t know why I wanted to do it? I began to reflect on my life and what events may have led me here. An essay meant as a small stepping-stone to a new opportunity has brought to my attention the effect ones past can have on them, and how it can connect one with others.