PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: An accomplished artist with a diverse background in various art mediums, having explored and developed skills across multiple disciplines. Recognized for strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach, excelling in team environments while guiding others to achieve common artistic goals. EDUCATION: WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | June 2025 Westfield, NJ GPA: 4.0, National Honors Society, National Spanish Honors Society RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN | Intended Major Graphic Design | Expected 2029 Providence, RI ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE: WESTFIELD LIBRARY Westfield, NJ Volunteer Artist April 2024 - Present Specialty created artwork for a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event WESTFIELD ART ASSOCIATION 2020 - Present Westfield, NJ Volunteer Artist Mural Painter Painted a Charles Addams themed mural, currently displayed under the southbound Central Avenue underpass. Window Painter Painted the store windows in Westfield during October for Addams fest and for other town events AWARDS: AP ART AND DESIGN EXHIBIT December 2024 One of 50 students internationally recognized in the 2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit by the College Board SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS March 2024 Silver Key Northern New Jersey KEAN UNIVERSITY January 2024 Chosen for Emerging Artists Exhibit by the Art Administrators of New Jersey EXTRACURRICULARS: YEARBOOK CLUB, President September 2023 - Present Manage a 23-person team and assign book sections to members to maximize efficiency on pages before deadlines. Individually mentor new members to become familiar with page development and serve as a resource for questions on the production process. WESTFIELD COALITION FOR THE ARTS, Vice President Student Ambassador September 2023 - Present Involved in restarting Youth Art Month, a celebration of visual art made by students in the district NO PLACE FOR HATE CLUB, Member September 2022 - Present Organized high school community events to celebrate diversity between students culture and the LGBTQ+ community Involved in arranging school outreaches to connect with elementary/middle school students and instructing classes during high school activity periods. COMMUNITY SERVICE, Member September 2021 - Present One of six high school students chosen to design and paint non-verbal communication boards for preschool Participated in activities to care, engage and entertain refugee children at Temple Emanu-El Worked as a translator for parents and children to assist in acclimating to the new environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Skills: Procreate Software, Customer Service & Communication, Quick Learner, Critical Thinking Language: Fluent Spanish Speaker

Sophia Basaldua

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: An accomplished artist with a diverse background in various art mediums, having explored and developed skills across multiple disciplines. Recognized for strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach, excelling in team environments while guiding others to achieve common artistic goals. EDUCATION: WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | June 2025 Westfield, NJ GPA: 4.0, National Honors Society, National Spanish Honors Society RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN | Intended Major Graphic Design | Expected 2029 Providence, RI ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE: WESTFIELD LIBRARY Westfield, NJ Volunteer Artist April 2024 - Present Specialty created artwork for a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event WESTFIELD ART ASSOCIATION 2020 - Present Westfield, NJ Volunteer Artist Mural Painter Painted a Charles Addams themed mural, currently displayed under the southbound Central Avenue underpass. Window Painter Painted the store windows in Westfield during October for Addams fest and for other town events AWARDS: AP ART AND DESIGN EXHIBIT December 2024 One of 50 students internationally recognized in the 2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit by the College Board SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS March 2024 Silver Key Northern New Jersey KEAN UNIVERSITY January 2024 Chosen for Emerging Artists Exhibit by the Art Administrators of New Jersey EXTRACURRICULARS: YEARBOOK CLUB, President September 2023 - Present Manage a 23-person team and assign book sections to members to maximize efficiency on pages before deadlines. Individually mentor new members to become familiar with page development and serve as a resource for questions on the production process. WESTFIELD COALITION FOR THE ARTS, Vice President Student Ambassador September 2023 - Present Involved in restarting Youth Art Month, a celebration of visual art made by students in the district NO PLACE FOR HATE CLUB, Member September 2022 - Present Organized high school community events to celebrate diversity between students culture and the LGBTQ+ community Involved in arranging school outreaches to connect with elementary/middle school students and instructing classes during high school activity periods. COMMUNITY SERVICE, Member September 2021 - Present One of six high school students chosen to design and paint non-verbal communication boards for preschool Participated in activities to care, engage and entertain refugee children at Temple Emanu-El Worked as a translator for parents and children to assist in acclimating to the new environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Skills: Procreate Software, Customer Service & Communication, Quick Learner, Critical Thinking Language: Fluent Spanish Speaker

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
An accomplished artist with a diverse background in various art mediums, having explored and developed skills across
multiple disciplines. Recognized for strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach, excelling in team
environments while guiding others to achieve common artistic goals.

EDUCATION:
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | June 2025 Westfield, NJ
GPA: 4.0, National Honors Society, National Spanish Honors Society

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN | Intended Major Graphic Design | Expected 2029 Providence, RI

ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE:
WESTFIELD LIBRARY Westfield, NJ
Volunteer Artist April 2024 - Present
Specialty created artwork for a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event

WESTFIELD ART ASSOCIATION 2020 - Present
Westfield, NJ Volunteer Artist

Mural Painter
Painted a Charles Addams themed mural, currently displayed under the southbound Central Avenue underpass.

Window Painter
Painted the store windows in Westfield during October for Addams fest and for other town events

AWARDS:

AP ART AND DESIGN EXHIBIT December 2024
One of 50 students internationally recognized in the 2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit by the College Board

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS March 2024
Silver Key Northern New Jersey

KEAN UNIVERSITY January 2024
Chosen for Emerging Artists Exhibit by the Art Administrators of New Jersey

EXTRACURRICULARS:

YEARBOOK CLUB, President September 2023 - Present
Manage a 23-person team and assign book sections to members to maximize efficiency on pages before deadlines.
Individually mentor new members to become familiar with page development and serve as a resource for questions on the production process.

WESTFIELD COALITION FOR THE ARTS, Vice President Student Ambassador September 2023 - Present
Involved in restarting Youth Art Month, a celebration of visual art made by students in the district

NO PLACE FOR HATE CLUB, Member September 2022 - Present
Organized high school community events to celebrate diversity between students culture and the LGBTQ+ community
Involved in arranging school outreaches to connect with elementary/middle school students and instructing classes during high school activity periods.

COMMUNITY SERVICE, Member September 2021 - Present
One of six high school students chosen to design and paint non-verbal communication boards for preschool
Participated in activities to care, engage and entertain refugee children at Temple Emanu-El
Worked as a translator for parents and children to assist in acclimating to the new environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Skills: Procreate Software, Customer Service & Communication, Quick Learner, Critical Thinking
Language: Fluent Spanish Speaker

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Volunteer Artist at Westfield Library
April 1, 2024 - Present
Created artwork for a Holocaust Commemoration Community Event.
Volunteer Artist at Westfield Art Association
January 1, 2020 - Present
Mural Painter: Painted a Charles Addams themed mural, currently displayed under the south bound Central Avenue underpass. Window Painter: Painted store windows in Westfield during October for Addams fest and other town events.
President, Yearbook Club at Westfield High School Yearbook Club
September 1, 2023 - Present
Managed a 23-person team and assigned book sections to members to maximize efficiency on pages before deadlines. Individually mentored new members to become familiar with page development and served as a resource for questions on the production process.
Vice President, Student Ambassador at Westfield Coalition for the Arts
September 1, 2023 - Present
Involved in revitalizing Youth Art Month and other school arts initiatives; served as student ambassador.
Member at No Place for Hate Club
September 1, 2022 - Present
Organized high school events to celebrate diversity between students' cultures and the LGBTQ+ community; involved in arranging school outreaches to connect with elementary/middle school students and instructing classes during high school activity periods.
Volunteer at Temple Emanuel-El
September 1, 2021 - Present
Designed and painted non-verbal communication boards for preschool; translated for parents and children to assist acclimating to the new environment.
Volunteer at Temple Emanuel-El Community Service
September 1, 2021 - Present
Desig n and paint non-verbal boards for preschool; worked as translator for parents and children to assist acclimating to the new environment.

Education

High School Diploma at Westfield High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2025
Intended Major: Graphic Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2029

Qualifications

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - AP Art & Design Exhibit recognition (One of 50 students internationally recognized)
December 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Silver Key - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Emerging Artists Exhibit - Selected by Art Administrators of New Jersey at Kean University
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization