Karina Barbosa

133 White Dr
Bellaire, TX 77401
281-658-0397
k_n.barbosa@yahoo.com

Education
Aug 11 - Present
Houston Community College
1300 Holman St,
Dual Credit GPA 3.88
Aug 11 - Present
Houston Academy for International Studies Exemplary Early College High School
1810 Stuart St
Ranked 4/103 GPA 4.327

Work Experience
Sep 14 - Present
Intern
1851 Crosspoint
University of Texas Health Science Center
Grade 12
8 Hrs/Week
Public Health and Safety- Radiation, Chem, Bio, Enviro, Waste Management
Jul 14 - Aug 14
Babysitter
Grades 10, 11
32 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 64
In charge of meals and activities for 2 brothers aged 13 and 8.
Dec 12 - May 13
Taekwondo Instructor
4215 Bellaire Blvd
Young Brothers Taekwondo
Grade 10
6 Hrs/Week
Taught childrens classes: patterns, kicks, discipline. Aged 6-12

Volunteer Service
Aug 12 - Jul 13
Customer Service
2424 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
Ten Thousand Villages
Grade 10
2 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 50
Helped sell fair trade items to help local artisans in developing countries

Extracurricular Activities
Dec 07 - Present
Taekwondo
Grades 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
6 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 2184
2007: started
2009-2011: member of traveling competition team
2012-13: Instructor
Varying levels of participation in last 7 years: 2nd Degree Black Belt
Master of School: Master Giambi (Mark Giambi)
Jul 11 - Present
May 12 - Present
National Hispanic Institute
National Honor Society
Grades 9,10,11,12
Grades 10, 11, 12
45 Hrs/Week
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 180
Total Hours: 50
Hours happen in the summer;
Organization to encourage Latino
youth to take leadership in their
community and come up with
innovative ideas on their own.
Aug 12 - Mar 13
Cross Country
Grade 10
3 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 60
Co-captain, 1st team at school,
placed in top 20 for age group at
local 5k
Faculty Sponsor: Mr. Decarlo
Jan 14 - May 14
Knitting Club
Grade 11
3 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 178
Founder of the first knitting club and
later, the President
Faculty sponsor: Ms. Duet

Vice President: Helped organize

service project. Most recent-sorting
toys for children on Christmas from
other countries
Faculty sponsor: Ms. Duet, and later
Ms. Fischer
Aug 11 - Present
Debate
Grades 9,10,11,12
JV CX Captain: Helped teach new
members and class, in charge of
evidence distribution
Faculty sponsor: Mr. Secord, and
later Ms. Neil
Oct 11 - Apr 12
Name That Book
Grades 9, 10
3 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 216
Secretary and aided President in the
foundation of the club
Faculty sponsor: Ms. Goldstein and
later, Ms. Fischer

Awards/Certificates
Sep 14

Jan 13

National Hispanic Recognition

Scholar
Grade 12
May 10
Duke Talent Search Recognition
Grade 8
Participation in Duke TIP program
for taking SAT &ACT in 7th grade
May 14
National Forensics League, Special
Distinction
Grades 9,10,11,12
Diff levels of distinction on points
system: National Debate circuit
May 14
Honor Roll
Grades 9, 10, 11
Sep 14
AP Scholar
Grade 12
Apr 12
World Affairs Council Recognition
Grade 9
Chinese performance at luncheon
Mar 12
Certificate of Appreciation
Grade 9
Hosting Chinese student for 2 weeks
May 12
Outstanding 9th Grade Citizen
May 12
Outstanding Chinese Student
Grade 9
Jan 12
Outstanding Geometry Student
Grade 9
Jan 13
Perfect Attendance
Grade 9

Outstanding Chemistry Student

Grade 10
Jan 13
Outstanding Algebra II Student
Grade 10
Jan 13
AP All Star
Grade 10
Mar 13
Certificate of Participation
Grade 10
HS Name That Book Contest
May 13
National Honor Society
Grade 10
Certificate of Membership: induction
May 13
HAIS Diplomat
Grade 10
May 13
Algebra II Homework Hero
Grade 10
Feb 14
Outstanding Pre-Calculus Student
Grade 11
Feb 14
Outstanding AP Chemistry
Student
Grade 11
Jan 14
1st place, 11th grade HAIS Science
Fair Competition
Grade 11
Project entitled "Fuel on Fire"
burning sugar cane, algae, corn for
least carbon dioxide emissions
May 14
Outstanding Physics Student
Grade 11

Skills/Academic Achievement
Dec 11
Inter-proficient in
Chinese
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Mandarin Chinese
classes for 4 years
now.

Bilingual in
English and
Spanish
Skill Level:
Advanced

Microsoft Office
Certified, Word
and PowerPoint
2007
Skill Level:
Advanced

Music/Artistic Achievement
Aug 09 - Mar 11
Piano
Grades 7, 8, 9
10 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 1560
At least 1hr/day practicing Recitals once a month Piano camp for 2 consecutive summers

References Available Upon Request