EMMA POITRAS

Education
Animas High School, Durango, CO
Expected Graduation: May 2019
Current GPA: 3.82

Oxbow Semester School, Napa, CA

August- December, 2017
Semester long arts and environmental science program. This was an opportunity for extreme
personal growth, including increased independence and ability to problem solve, contribution to
a tight knit community, and the ability to work with a large variety of people.

Internship Experience
Four Corners OBGYN, Durango, CO April 30-May 18
● Shadowing a variety of doctors in the clinic, shadowing in Labor and Delivery in Mercy
Regional Medical Center, insight into the medical field, working with professionals

Work Experience
Busser, Hwy 3 Roadhouse, Durango, CO Summer 2017
● Working in a restaurant, bussing tables, new job experience
Art Support and assistant, Carol Martin Designs, Durango, CO Summers 2015-2016
● Cleaning and assistance in an arts studio, increased responsibility and job experience
Teaching Assistant, The Pottery Room, Durango, CO
Summer 2014
● Teaching in an arts studio in order to assist and teach kids

Leadership Experience
Animas High School Student Ambassador 2016-Present
● High School representative, promoting and educating about Animas High School,
leadership and peer influence position
Animas High School Restorative Justice Team Member 2016-Present
● Alternative to punitive punishment with the intent of making a positive change inside the
school community, taking part in the Restorative Justice process, attending meetings,
circles, and workshops
Coalition of the Willing Member 2016-Present
● School improvement club, attempt to make positive changes on the school’s culture and
atmosphere through a cleaner, more beautiful campus

Volunteer Experience
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, 35 hrs. Summer 2016
● Working on a variety of projects such as building, local school volunteering, and
trash/recycle cleanup
Women's Shelter, Durango, CO, 10 Hours Summer 2017-Present
● Volunteering at a local women's shelter, helping with general organization around the
home, volunteer and job exploration experience