Racheal Katandala

RACHEAL KATANDALA ---www.linkedin.com/in/rachealkatandala-8b8b69241 Second Year Psychology Student USIU ROAD, QWETU 2, NAIROBI, KENYA. PROFILE Racheal Katandala (Zambia) is a Mastercard Scholar and Psychology student at United States International University-Africa. She brings valuable experience from her roles as a Human Capital Intern at Culturelligence and a Well-being Intern at EduSpots, where she excels in research and curriculum development. As a Millennium Fellow, Racheal has significantly contributed to mental health projects, reflecting her passion for impactful non-profit work. With strong skills in critical thinking and adaptability, she is driven to consult and mentor within leading NGOs and consulting firms, focusing on fostering growth and inclusiveness. EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE United States International Univeristy- Africa Well-being Intern Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology 2023- Present EduSpots | 2024 - Present Pioneer Research Program 2023 Learning advanced research skills. Learning advanced academic writing skills. Grade A after completion of course. Our Moon Education March- Young Leaders Scholarship Program Mathematics: learned applied maths strategies through SATs. English: learned critical reading, writing, and literature. Research essay: I wrote a fully referenced 4000word essay on the extent to which family influences the course choices of an individual. A comparison between Zambian and Swiss youth. Computer Science: introduced to python and graphic design and scratch. Philosophy and identity: learned logic and personal identity through SMART goals. Dominican Convent Secondary School- Grade Twelve Certificate ECZ Grade 12: 6 points Took commercial subjects: Commerce and Principles of Accounts Anti Aids club secretary where I developed leadership skills. Isolo club vice president - taught me responsibility and reliability. ACCA club secretary - taught me time management. Research on wellbeing topics Conduct well-being Wednesday Sessions virtually. Well-being Wednesday Curriculum development. Graphic Design Posters using Canva PeopleOps Intern Culturelligence | 2024- present CV screening with criteria for PeopleOps Position Initial Interview Conduction Interview scheduling Team huddle presentation Trello Card creation for candidates Webmail management Feedback collection Human Capital Intern Pricewaterhouse Coopers Zambia| 2023 January- June Office filing and sorting. Professional emailing. Advanced my Microsoft Excel skills, Learning how to manage my time. Taught me the importance of professionalism and ethics in the workplace. SKILLS Strong organizational and time-management skills Communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Detail-oriented, Cooperation Reliability, Collaboration Empathy, Sympathy Punctuality, Dependability Proactiveness, Adaptability Active listening, Determination Research abilities and Self-motivation Canva intermediate Outlook Microsoft word and Excel intermediate PowerPoint intermediate Scratch and python beginner Trello Webmail LANGUAGES Bemba Native English C2 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMNETS Millennium Fellow 2024 Master Card Foundation Scholarship 2024- Present. Pioneer Research Program Scholar 2023. Our Moon Young Leaders Scholarship-. Best results in class 2020. Best results in Civic Education 2020. Best results in Commerce 2020. Young Womanhood award 2020. Best results in Commere 2019. Veritas award 2019. Certificate of participation at the 30th anniversary of Children's Rights Convention 2019. Veritas award 2018. Best results in commerce 2018. VOLUNTEER WORK MasterCard Mentorship Program Mentor MasterCard Mentorship Program USIU | 2024 - Present Offer mentorship to high school students on various life aspects. School visitations Presentations of topics to students. Pioneer Academics Alumni Ambassador Alumni Panelist | 2024- Present Share research experience with current scholars. Offer advice on stress nad time managemnt Tutor Our Moon Education Zambia| 2022 Tutored 4th graders in basic English reading, writing, and speaking. Taught me organization and management skills. Tutored 12th grader Commerce and Principles of Accounts. Taught me planning and presentation skills. Gardening and Waste Management Our Moon Education Zambia| 2022 Taught me the importance of teamwork and responsibility. Taught me the importance of caring for my environment and sustainability.