• Dec022011
    Huy Vuong (2004) - CA EPA

    POSTED AT 02:54 AM

                               Huy Vuong 2011

    When I first starting working in my junior year of high school, I had almost nothing to write on my resume. I mainly mentioned two things: my good grades and monitoring work with ESA at Lake Merritt. The same was true when I applied for college and they asked me for any notable extracurricular activities. I was able to mention several projects and community services I had done with ESA.  As I acquired more knowledge and work experience, my resume also grew. Essentially, ESA was the foundation on which I based my career.

                               Huy Vuong 2004

    During my junior year of college, I started working for a professor who did research in soil biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling. This was where I discovered the field of soil science. After college, I found myself broke and unemployed for 6 months. I finally found a job working for a toxicology consulting firm. It was not the ideal job, but it paid the bills and gave me experience. I took the first opportunity I could to leave that job and that's where I am now: DPR (CA Department of Pesticide Regulation). The importance of working is building connections with peers and gaining experience. In my future, I see myself working in the outdoors doing research and some environmental monitoring.

    Career is a scary word right now. There a few things I want to do as a career, but it's all up in the air right now. I want to do research, environmental monitoring, or perhaps geologic (groundwater hydrology) consulting firm. Mostly importantly, I want a career where I'm outside 25% of the time and not always stuck in front of a computer. I worked with soil science and biogeochemistry in college and I think I'm going to stick with that in graduate school.

    GIS mapping is probably the best method to explain a technical environmental issue. It easier to explain something technical if you can put something visual behind it. GIS has both: database (technical) and cartography (visual). My GIS degree is put on hold right now because the school moved the extension center, I can't get to classes in time after work. I can indeed talk to your students. But just keep in mind that I work in Sacramento during weekdays.
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    Nov302011
    Sandra Saechao - ESA Class of 2008

    POSTED AT 01:27 AM


    Sandra Saechao 2011

    I've been working at a pediatric dentist office 
    in Berkeley for the past three years.     I finished
     a Medical Assistant program at Everest in April 
    of 2010. As you know I have a passion for the medical
     field. I was given a great opportunity by ESA
     to join Dr. Lester's Health Career Development 
    Program in high school as a summer intern.
    I attended Merritt College for one year after high school 
    before I attended     Everest College and completed a Medical
     Assistant program.     I am currently interested in 
    Holy Names University's Nursing program.

     


    Sandra Saechao 2005

     

    One memory I have in ESA is all the hands on projects and 
    trips we were able to go on like clearing out all the invasive 
    plants at Dimond Park Sausal Creek and going down to the 
    lake and being able to see and study the water and the species 
    hands on. A positive outcome from being in ESA is it helped 
    me realize that science was something I enjoy and that I was 
    going into the right field.
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    Nov272011
    Jacklyn Lim - Let me tell you how cool forestry is!

    POSTED AT 02:06 PM

    Jaclyn (c/o 2008) in 2011
    Let me tell you how cool forestry is. Nerding out with my gps! :)

    Jaclyn in 2006

    The academy helped a lot of kids ( including me) to help figure out what they would like to do with their lives. The least they can do is give back! I'll be the first to start!

    1. I go to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. I'm studying Forestry and Natural Resource Management with a concentration in Hydrology and Watershed Management

    2. I haven't graduated yet, so no job yet! But I'll keep you posted! 

    My SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2011  National Park Service

    Interpretation Intern at Fort Point · Jun 2011 to Sep 2011 · San Francisco, California

    I give people tours and educate them about the natural history of Fort Point. Answer any visitor questions.

    3. I'm not sure about my career plans yet, but working with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (A division of the USDA) is something I have been thinking about.

    4. Affiliations, past jobs and pastimes: 

    Outdoor recreation jobs/ volunteer work: SCA (Student Conservation Association) , Inner City Outings (Sierra Club), Lifeguarding (City of Oakand).

     City of Oakland

    Jun 2008 to Aug 2009 · Oakland, California

    Lifeguard at Fremont Pool! Teach little kids how to swim and coach the Jr Guards... WALK!

    5. One of my favorite memories of ESA was going to the Kings' River to go rafting my freshman year. I was really scared and it turned out to be one of the best experiences! That was the trip that inspired me to become an ICO guide.

     Positions Jaclyn has held while in college:

    Cal Poly Corporation- Campus Market

    Cashier and Kitchen · Oct 2010 to present · San Luis Obispo, California

    I check you out at the register, make your pizza, and wrap your sandwiches :)

    National Park Service

    Interpretation Intern at Fort Point · Jun 2011 to Sep 2011 · San Francisco, California

    I give people tours and educate them about the natural history of Fort Point. Answer any visitor questions.

     Cal Poly University Housing- Sequoia Hall

    Front Desk Assistant · Sep 2008 to Jun 2010 · San Luis Obispo, California

    Rent out ping pong, pool, and foosball stuff. Sort the mail and packages. Pick up the phone. Answer general questions. Talk to people!

    City of Oakland

    Jun 2008 to Aug 2009 · Oakland, California

    Lifeguard at Fremont Pool! Teach little kids how to swim and coach the Jr Guards... WALK!

    California Polytechnic State University

    Class of 2012 · Forestry and Natural Resources

    Oakland Senior High School


     

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