Anna Lorraine Cajiga
Address
Permanent
19 Helmsford Way
Penfield, NY 14526
School
211 West Shaw Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825
Education
High School
Penfield High School
Penfield, NY
GPA: 4.13
College
Michigan State University
College of Education
Current GPA: 3.943
Earned Credits: 105
Awards and Recognitions
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hollings Undergraduate Scholar, August
2005 – to date
Michigan State University, Mowbray Scholar, 2003 – to date
Michigan State University, Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient, 2003 – to date
Michigan State University, Beaumont Scholar, 2003 – to date
Michigan State University, Honors College, by invitation only, 2003 – to date
Michigan State University, Dean’s List, Fall 2003 – to date
Michigan State University, Office of Study Abroad Academic Excellence Award, May 2005
Michigan State University, Professorial Assistant, by invitation only, 2003 – 2005
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member, Spring 2004 – to date
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society, Member, Spring 2004 – to date
The College Board, Advanced Placement Scholar, 2003
The College Board, National Hispanic Scholar Finalist, 2002 – 2003
Activities
‘05/'06 Representative of the College of Education for Associated Students of Michigan
State University (ASMSU), May 2005 – April 2006
Attend bi-weekly Student Assembly meetings and hold weekly office hours
Discuss and make decisions regarding the spending of 96.5% of student tax dollars, as
well as many other campus issues
Outreach Committee for ASMSU, August 2005 – April 2006
Attend bi-weekly committee meetings
Discuss and plan activities and events to raise awareness about Michigan State
University’s student government, ASMSU
Speaker at Honors College on the Road Series for Michigan State University, September 2005
Invited to speak about college experiences at receptions for alumni and potential new
students in Buffalo and Rochester, New York
Media Specialist and Executive Board Member for Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors
Society, April 2004 – April 2006
Attend monthly leadership meetings
Document KDP events to create high visibility displays that raise awareness of KDP
Technology Chair for Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, October 2004 – October 2005
Attend bi-weekly leadership meetings
Work closely with ZTA Historian to document ZTA sisterhood and philanthropic events
Compile photographs and information to create a website for the organization
Scholarship Chair for Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, October 2005 – present
Attend bi-weekly leadership meetings
Organize events to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement in ZTA
Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, October 2004 – present
Attendee of Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation, November 2005
Represent Michigan State University’s Kappa Delta Pi Chapter at an
International conference in Orlando, Florida
Attend professional conferences on relevant topics in the field of education
Presenter at Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation, November 2005
Represent Michigan State University in a presentation about the Epsilon Kappa Chapter’s
success with professional development through monthly meetings and speakers
Member of Mowbray Scholars, August 2003 - present
Attend monthly enrichment presentations and field experiences to explore various areas of
study, including history, the sciences, arts and humanities
Internship at Michigan Virtual High School, Spring 2006
Participate in teaching assistantship of online Beginning Composition Course through the
Michigan Virtual High School
Writer’s Workshop Group Leader at Young Authors’ Conference, January 2006
Facilitate discussion in a literature circle comprised of middle school students
Offer encouragement and constructive criticism to young authors
Attendee of Michigan State University’s Technology Conference, February 2006
Attend professional conferences and hands-on workshops about relevant topics involving the use of technology in education
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Leadership Summit, July 2004
Attend leadership development program in Washington, D.C. to improve leadership skills
Member of College Republicans and Students for Bush, March 2004 – present
Volunteer at and organize political awareness events
Professorial Assistantship for Teachers for a New Era Project, August 2003 – May 2005
Assistant to professor on research in the field of education
Data collection/processing and publication research in the area of teacher retention
Position is awarded based on academic merit
Urban Coordinator for Scoutreach Cub Scouts, January 2004 – May 2005
Plan, organize and execute weekly Cub Scout meetings at several Lansing schools
Design engaging lessons, including scientific discovery activities, creative arts and
kinesthetics
Act as liaison between the Boy Scouts of America and several local schools
Michigan State University Volunteer Tour Guide through Student Alumni Foundation,
January 2004 – present
Lead campus tours to large groups of potential Michigan State University students
Volunteer at Sojourner House (shelter for people facing domestic violence), July 2004 –
August 2004
Plan and lead children’s activities and field trips
Volunteer at North Neighborhood Network Center, September 2003 – December 2003
Plan, organize and execute weekly after school activities for children in Lansing
Aid children by acting as tutor and mentor, and by being a friend
Mowbray Scholar Selection Committee, February 2004, February 2005, February 2006
Interview and aid in selecting potential Mowbray Scholars
Help organize Penfield Young Life 5k Fundraising Race: May 2004 – August 2004, August 2005
Responsible for design and maintenance of website to provide information about 5K race
Shadow and assist Race Director in planning and execution of race with over 200
participants
Maintain communication with the Town of Penfield
Cheer Classic Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness, March 2005, March 2006
Recruit sponsors to donate to the fundraiser
Recruit high school cheerleading teams in Michigan to participate in the event
Work at the “Survivor Table”, providing visitors with information about breast cancer
prevention, various fundraising opportunities, and presenting breast cancer survivors
with pink ribbons and celebration certificates
Overnight at the Michigan Athletic Club, March 2005
Supervise and lead children’s activities and games at event
Relay for Life Fundraiser for American Cancer Society, April 2005, April 2006
Recruit sponsors to donate to the fundraiser
Participate in several walking shifts for 24 hours
Alumni Distinguished Scholar Bus Host, Februrary 2004
Greet potential Michigan State University students upon their arrival to MSU’s Alumni
Distinguished Scholar Weekend
Guide potential students on a bus tour of MSU’s campus
Mexico Mission Trip, July 2003
Plan, organize and execute youth day camp program in Mexico City
Serve as group Spanish-English translator
Volunteer at Flower City Work Camp, April 2001, April 2002, April 2003
Organize and lead children’s games, crafts and activities during Spring Break in the city
of Rochester, NY