Kathleen Da Silva
ApplicantMy Target Schools
My Education
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Harvard College Bachelor
Psychology / Economics
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9/2011 - 5/2015 |
My Extracurricular Activities
School Affiliated
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Harvard College Mentor for Harvard's College Access Program |
Cambridge, MA, United States 9/2011 - 5/2015 |
Harvard's College Access Program was launched to motivate undocumented students to apply to college and earn a degree. As a mentor I was assigned two undocumented high school mentees per year. During the year I provided guidance and supervision to these students through the college application process by revising essays and overseeing their completion of the Common Application. A big part of my role was to help students research scholarships for undocumented students and encourage them during their path to college.
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Harvard College Co-Director of Franklin Afterschool Enrichment |
Cambridge, MA, United States 9/2013 - 5/2015 |
Franklin Afterschool Enrichment is a one-on-one tutoring program serving grade school children in the Franklin Field and Franklin Hill public housing developments and surrounding areas of Dorchester. The program strives to reinforce academic skills through individual tutoring and group activities. As the Co-Director I led 2 weekly 2-hour sessions to aid students with homework completion, serving approximately 20 children per week. I also monitored the program’s budget and logistics, recruited volunteers, managed a team of 8 volunteers, and applied to grants to help fund the program.
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Harvard College Teacher for CityStep |
Cambridge, MA, United States 9/2011 - 5/2013 |
CityStep is an organization that introduces public school youth to the performing arts as an outlet for creative self-expression, a tool for building self-esteem, and a means to mutual understanding. As a teacher for Citystep I co-taught 2 dance classes per week to over 20 students with the mission of introducing Cambridge youth to the performing arts and promoting hard work and cooperation while fostering self-respect and confidence. The program culminated into an annual spring performance with 7 classes, 40 teachers, 7 classroom directors, 2 executive producers, 2 music directors, and 90 students.
Non-School Affiliated
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Rosie's Place Volunteer |
4/2017 - now |
Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. The shelter's mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. As a volunteer I participate in preparing the Dining Room for meals and greeting and serving the women during their meal with us. Typically, anywhere between 150-300 women get served per meal. The shelter offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
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The Steppingstone Foundation Member of Board of Young Professionals |
6/2019 - now |
The Steppingstone Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops and implements programs that prepare underserved students for educational opportunities that lead to college success. The program believes that regardless of circumstance, children can achieve at high levels with effective preparation and support. The Steppingstone Foundation serves more than 1,600 Scholars, ranging from age 10 to 24. As a Member of the Board of Young Professionals I plan and execute one Scholar Engagement event per year and raise awareness for the organization. As a Board we also plan and lead several fundraisers annually to support the educational programs hosted by the organization. I also volunteer with the organization and lead resume workshops and mock interviews for students interested in applying to summer internships and preparing for college interviews.
My Other Activities
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ZUMBA Certified Zumba Instructor |
3/2019 - now |
Interests & Passions
- I love traveling and experiencing new cuisines and cultures. I express myself through dance. Not only do I use dance as a workout, but also as an energy booster.
- I am passionate about education, particularly closing the achievement gap.
Career Mission
I am interested in pursuing an MBA to accomplish my future goal of becoming the COO of an education company while also working to close the achievement gap. As a leader for a company I hope to show minorities and other women that we too can take a stance, make business decisions at higher levels, and leave a lasting impact in underrepresented communities.
Languages
- Portuguese (Native)
- Spanish (Intermediate)
Target Schools
- Columbia University - MBA (GSB) Columbia University - MBA (GSB)
- University of Chicago - MBA (Booth) University of Chicago - MBA (Booth)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MBA (Sloan) Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MBA (Sloan)
- Stanford University - MBA Stanford University - MBA
- Yale University - MBA (SOM) Yale University - MBA (SOM)
Target Cities
- New York, NY, United States
- Boston, MA, United States
- Chicago, IL, United States
Focused Area
- Strategic Management
- Operations, Information and Decisions
- Business/Corporate
- Management
Target Industries
- Consulting Services
- Education Sector