5825 Woodruff Avenue, Lakewood, CA 907013(562) 925-5073tafalla14@yahoo.

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Joanne Tafalla
Education
2014-2018 2010-present California State University of Long Beach Saint Joseph High School Long Beach, CA Lakewood, CA

Christ Centered Person

2005-present
Altar Server

Saint Dominic Savio

Bellflower, CA

Assisted Priest during Mass Participated in special masses such as Christmas and feast days for saints Helped other altar servers who were beginners

2010-2012 Youth Ministry

Attend weekly meetings to reflect on our lives and thank God for all His blessings Participate in services that will benefit people who are in need Welcoming and warm environment, everyone is treated like family

2005-2009 Filipino Ministry Dancer

Attended weekly practices Dances dedicated to God and saints on special feast days

Complex Thinker
Honor roll, three years Womens Literature class: After reading a book assigned for homework, a two page essay must be typed. After completing independent reading, a five page essay must be typed. Research paper about Egyptian civilization and gun control

Effective Communicator
2010-2013 Saint Joseph High School Lakewood, CA

Secretary/ Vice President, Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN)

Attended dance practices and taught members dances Share the Filipino history behind the dances Plan events Speak to members about upcoming events and fundraisers Makes the effort to keep all members engaged and involved in activities Collaborate with brother school, Saint John Bosco High School Performed cultural dances in MPB (2011)

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Joanne Tafalla
2008-2010
Student Council

Saint Dominic Savio

Bellflower, CA

Recite the pledge of allegiance during morning assembly Recite prayer during morning and afternoon assembly Announce schedule and special reminders Attend weekly meetings in order to offer ideas to improve school activities

2010-2012
Camp Savio Counselor

Takes care of campers from third grade through fifth grade Be able to connect and understand children Putting others before self Representing and expressing pride for grade through cheering and competing in obstacle courses to win the spirit stick Collaborate with other counselors by planning activities, creating new cheers, and keeping the campers active

Collaborator
2012-Present
AM/PM Choir

Saint Joseph High School

Lakewood, CA

2013

Attend practice every Tuesday morning Perform Winter and Spring Shows

Physics Bridge Project

Built bridge out of popsicle sticks with lab partners: Laura Olivas and Iliana Rendon Made a lot of calculations and measurements Drew design of the bridge Construction completed within two days two days

Spring 2013
Track and Field

Attended weekly practices and track meets Accompanied and timing teammates while running

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Joanne Tafalla
Community Contributor
2011-2014 Saint Joseph High School Lakewood, CA

Childrens Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Walk

Donated care packages containing toiletries such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, childrens DVDs, and fifty dollars to young cancer patients Walked on a trail surrounding Downtown Disney to support cancer patients His Nesting Place Long Beach, CA

2011-2013
Volunteer

2010

Accompanied single mothers and their children Prepared food and presents for Christmas Cleaned storage room Food Bank Los Angeles, CA

Volunteer

Helpted distribute food items in boxes Food donated to homeless people