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Portrait of Angelica Avila

Honor Society® member

Angelica Avila

Receptionist at Absher Arnold

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale
  • Social Work; Polital Science Pre-Law
  • Class of 2018
  • Schaumburg, Illinois

Member since March 2016

About

When I started at a my local Community College, I was struggling with some personal issues. I promised myself that I would improve myself in everyway possible. I got my GPA up and I would like to keep it up, I want to continue to improve myself. Not only did I improve academically, but I improved my time management, priorities and how I handle situations when I feel stressed.
I love learning new things, which is why I have an open mind set. I am trying to get certified in American Sign Language, I became fascinated with the culture of Deaf/Mute. I want to be an interpreter while being in graduate school.

Education

  • Southern Illinois University

    Social Work, Political Science Pre-Law/ Criminal Justice

    2015 – 2018

  • William Rainey Harper College

    Social Work

    2013 – 2015

Goals and interests

Career goal

One day I want to be able to help people in any and every way possible. This can be done by preventing a family from being separated, translating, help a child realize it is important to believe in what they believe in and stand up for it or even help those who are seen as less.
I am still not sure how I can do all this, but I will start by working with juvenile delinquents and people with disabilities. I want to put juvenile delinquents who have proven that they can choose the right path together with those with disabilities. This can help both sides learn from the other and see the world from a different perspective to better themselves.

Graduate school interests

I am currently attending Southern Illinois University. I am currently thinking about staying here at Southern Illinois University to attend the School of Social Work. I am also thinking about The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.
I am still debating if I will continue to study Law or Political Science. I want to get enough knowledge so that when I have a client to help they are not taken advantage of. I want to continue studying and will work on my degrees one at a time.

Outside the classroom

I spend most of my free time watching movies and reading science fiction books. I also love to play Sudoku. I love the Harry Potter Collection, and it currently my new hobby. I recently found out that they are going to shoot a new movie that may take place in my home town in Schaumburg, IL. I would like to watch some part be filmed if I get the chance one day, so I have been keeping up with the updates.

Experience

  • Receptionist

    Absher Arnold

    Aug 2015 – May 2016

  • Customer Service Representative

    David's Bridal

    May 2015 – Aug 2015

  • Receptionist

    William Rainey Harper College

    Jun 2014 – Aug 2015

  • Instructor

    TMA Martial Arts

    Aug 2013 – May 2015

Volunteering

  • Tutor

    Attucks Community Center

    Oct 2015 – Dec 2016

  • Intern

    Ramiro Juarez for State Representative

    Sep 2013 – Nov 2014

  • Member

    Best Buddies

    Sep 2011 – May 2013

  • Member

    Latinos Unidos

    Sep 2010 – May 2013

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Fluent