Honor Society® member
Joshua Irizarry-Diaz
Aquatics Instructor and Lifeguard (Summers of 2020, 2021 and 2022) at Part of staff during summer camp at the local scout reservation and at additional scouting aquatic events. Prepared equipment before each class and stored it promptly after. Taught personal safety, water orientation, stroke development, and rescue to scouts varying in ages (10.5 – 18 yrs old) and skill levels. Conducted BSA Swim Tests to assess swim ability and qualification for classes and trips, including high adventure trips. Taught classes for Paddleboarding BSA and for merit badges (Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Lifesaving). Maintained records in class to track progress of each participant and completion of requirements. Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of scouts. Class size varied from 10 to 25 scouts.
- Bioprocessing Engineering
- Class of 2022
- Richmond, Virginia
Member since October 2021
About
Motivated freshman student at SUNY: ESF and proven project leader committed to earning a degree in Bioprocessing Engineering (minors: sustainability management and renewable materials science) and interested in research and field opportunities.
Education
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State University of New York (SUNY:ESF)
Bioprocessing Engineering
2022
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Henrico High School
2018 – 2022
Honors and awards
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Henrico Way Award - Jun 2022
Recognized for athletic and academic achievement, demonstrated team spirit and commitment to the Swim Team.
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William T. Hornaday Badge Award (Conservation) - Jun 2021
Led the planning, design, and execution of a conservation project (Removal of English Ivy from ground and trees in two areas at Reedy Creek) in the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia. Work on site was conducted from Aug 2019 to May 2021.
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50th Anniversary Environmental Protection Agency Award - Jun 2021
Recognizes youth who research and learn about the subjects of human health and the environment, as the EPA develops its vision for the next 50 years. Required completion of multiple merit badges and a service component.
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Neptune Society Award for Excellence in Scout Aquatics - Sept 2020
For demonstrated excellence in aquatics skills and safety including extensive experience in the BSA Aquatics Programs and demonstrated devotion to the betterment of aquatics skills in and out of the water.
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Eagle Scout with additional 11 Palms - Apr 2019
Led the planning, design, and construction of a Gaga Ball Pit for Our Lady of Lourdes School in Richmond, VA. Managed 27 volunteers in 3 workdays with a combined 193 service hours. 11 Palms indicate completion of 55 more merit badges than the 21 required.
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National Outdoor Award - 2018-2022
Awarded for completion of rigorous requirements and exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities for five segments (Camping, Aquatics, Conservation, Hiking, and Adventure) while achieving multiple Silver and Gold pin.
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Science & Environmental Seal on High School Diploma -Jun 2022
Granted to students who completed 3 first-level lab science courses, at least one advanced level science (earning B or higher), laboratory or field science research and 50 hours of community service involving the application of science.
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Board of Education STEM Seal - Jun 2022
Granted to students completing 4 levels of math and 4 levels of science in 3 disciples (earning B or higher), 50 hrs. or more work-based learning opportunity in a STEM area and satisfied all requirements for a Career and Technical education concentration.
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Community Service Diploma Seal - Jun 2022
Granted to students completing 50 hours or more of community service during grades 9-12.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Interested in working in renewable energy technologies and pollution abatement.
- Graduate school interests
Renewable Material Science
Sustainability Management- Outside the classroom
Swimming, rock climbing and scuba diving.
Experience
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Aquatics Instructor and Lifeguard (Summers of 2020, 2021 and 2022)
Part of staff during summer camp at the local scout reservation and at additional scouting aquatic events. Prepared equipment before each class and stored it promptly after. Taught personal safety, water orientation, stroke development, and rescue to scouts varying in ages (10.5 – 18 yrs old) and skill levels. Conducted BSA Swim Tests to assess swim ability and qualification for classes and trips, including high adventure trips. Taught classes for Paddleboarding BSA and for merit badges (Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing, and Lifesaving). Maintained records in class to track progress of each participant and completion of requirements. Informed site director of concerns regarding health and safety of scouts. Class size varied from 10 to 25 scouts.
Jun 2022 – Jul 2022
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Swim Instructor
Responsible for weekly safe swimming instruction on multi-level class (from 6 yrs old to adult), including special needs and developmentally disable children. Provided progress report reviews and tailored lessons based on students’ needs to ensure advancement. Taught using encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Feb 2020 – Mar 2020
Volunteering
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Leader- As the Outdoor Ethics Guide in the troop, organized removal of invasive species on the church grounds. (Total of 7hrs)
Three Chopt Presbyterian Church
Apr 2021 – May 2021
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Volunteer - Trail maintenance (3hrs)
Philmont Scout Ranch
Jun 2019
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Project Leader - Led the planning, design, and construction of a Gaga Ball Pit. Managed 27 volunteers in 3 workdays with a combined 193 service hours (of those 43 hrs mine).
Our Lady of Lourdes
Dec 2018
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Volunteer -Helped the staff in the yearly event called, One morning of Raking, rake leaves at the Japanese Garden (12 hrs).
Maymont
Nov 2018 – Nov 2021
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Volunteer and Leader (2019) Helped Feed More collect nonperishable food for families in the Central Virginia area. (3hrs/year for a tot of 12 hrs).
Feed More / Scouting for Food
Oct 2018 – Nov 2021
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Volunteer - manning rest stops and providing snacks to riders at a bike ride fundraising event.
Virginia Brain Injury Association
Oct 2018
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Volunteer and Leader (2019-2021) Park Clean-Ups and Invasive Species Removal, including my own contribution to Hornaday project (144 hrs).
James River Park System
Aug 2018 – May 2022
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Volunteer - Helped other scouts with labor to complete their Eagle projects. (12 projects in high school alone for a Tot 41 hrs).
Various Richmond area Organizations
Aug 2018 – May 2022
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Volunteer - Participated in various of these events with different roles (room set up, product weighing and packing, meal assembly and room taking down). Tot of 8 hrs.
Raise Against Hunger
Jun 2018 – Jun 2021
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
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