Honor Society® member
Maria Lozada Irenes
Sales Associate/Cashier at Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Factory
- sociology
- Class of 2025
- Southfields, NY
Member since June 2023
About
Hello, my name is Maria Lozada Irenes, and I am thrilled to be part of this Honor Society. I am an ambitious and driven individual who is dedicated to pursuing academic excellence and making a positive impact in my community.
Throughout my educational journey, I have consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a passion for learning. Although I experienced personal difficulties during my academic career, I have recovered with a high standing academic record.
Beyond my academic pursuits, I have actively engaged in extracurricular activities that have allowed me to develop valuable skills and contribute to my community. I have been an active member of a community service group where I have held a leadership positions. They include the group I co-founded called Lil Planters, which focused on planting community gardens in low-income communities experiencing food swamps. This experience has not only honed my leadership and teamwork abilities but has also taught me the importance of collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
In addition to my involvement in school activities, I have dedicated my time to volunteer work, supporting causes that are meaningful to me. I have had the opportunity to work with Virginia Marx Children Center, where I contributed to aiding Head and Assistant Teachers in classroom duties and responsabilities. As a result of my commitment to this opportunity, I was quickly afforded with a job position with this organization. This experience has instilled in me a deep sense of empathy, social responsibility, and a strong desire to make a positive change in the world.
Looking forward, I aspire to pursue a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a career in Human Resources or other related paths. I am excited about the opportunity to further my education and positively impact the world, and I am grateful for any support provided.
Education
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SUNY University at Albany
Sociology
2023 – 2025
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SUNY Westchester Community College
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
2021 – 2023
Goals and interests
- Career goal
A career in Human Resources, Public Relations or other related paths.
- Graduate school interests
My Graduate School interests are aligned with my current field of study, which would be closely related to Social Sciences.
- Outside the classroom
My hobbies include reading, music (playing the flute), cooking, baking, and traveling.
Experience
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Sales Associate/Cashier
Polo Ralph Lauren Children's Factory
May 2023 – Aug 2023
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Teacher Assistant
Virginia Marx Children's Center
Oct 2021 – May 2023
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Caregiver
Independent employer
Jun 2019 – Aug 2021
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Academic Tutor
Independent employer
May 2017 – Jun 2019
Volunteering
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Teacher's Aid
Virginia Marx Children Center
Sep 2021 – Oct 2021
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Leader/Co-founder of a community service volunteer opportunity to create community gardens in Yonkers, NY.
Lil' Planters
Jun 2019 – Aug 2021
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
