Sonia

Paz Canton
14947 Gagely Drive
La Mirada,,
CA 90638
102564@my.sj-jester.org

Jul 2017 - Present Group Leader

Work Experience 1535 E Broadway, Anaheim,
CA 92805
Higher Ground
Grade 11, 12
18 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 72

I was a camp leader and

duties were to come in and
take the kids to different
classes such as art, dance,
computer, break-dancing,
karate, etc. Not only did I
supervise the kids, but I had
to do activities with them and
interact in several ways. In
addition to, I also taught a
cheer class and made a
routine for the kids to
perform at the end of
summer talent show. Lastly, I
had to entertain the girls by
teaching them games they
could play during lunch and
breaks.

Nov 2015 - Present Cake Consultant/Employee

524 N. Magnolia Anaheim
Amazing Cakes
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
20 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 500

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 Working in customer service
taught me how to deal with all
sorts of customers. Further
developed my business
management skills working
alongside the owner.
Organized orders, directed
social media accounts,
decorated the pastries, and
worked the cash register.
This job has made me master
my people skills and
reinforced my time
management skills.

Education Aug 2006 - Jun 2015 St. Pius V Catholic School

7691 Orangethorpe Avenue,
Buena Park, CA 90621
Grade Kindergarten-8thgrade

Was active in many activities

such as student council, lead
in school plays, and helped
organize school wide wide
day of May Crowning.
Graduated with a 4.0 and all
subject pins which were
earned if one achieves no
lower than an A in a certain
subject. Served through
tutoring during after school
daycare.

Volunteer
Service Apr 2017 - Present Volunteer
401 N. Brookhurst st. #208

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 Anaheim CA. 92801.
Grupo de Autismo Angeles
Grade 10, 11, 12
3 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 50

I worked with young children

and teenagers who had
different stages of autism. I
lead the speech therapy or
the sensory activities. I
contributed to
accommodating the needs of
the low-income families
through fundraising. This
organization strives to bridge
the gap between hispanic
families and aid for autism.

Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 Volunteer

Anaheim
Higher Ground
Grade 10
18 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 72

I was a camp leader and

volunteer. My duties were to
come in and take the kids to
different classes such as art,
dance, computer, break-
dancing, karate, etc. Not
only did I supervise the kids,
but I had to do activities with
them and interact in several
ways. In addition to, I also
taught a cheer class and
made a routine for the kids
to perform at the end of
summer talent show. Lastly, I
had to entertain the girls by
teaching them games they

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 could play during lunch and
breaks.

Present - Present Volunteer

8332 Commonwealth Ave,
Buena Park, CA 90621
Giving Children Hope
Grade 10

Would help assist in anything

they needed in me. Usually
consisted of filling backpacks
up for the WGYB program
that feeds homeless children.
I also would be in charge of
distributing the food to low
income families who came to
get food they needed.

Extracurricular
Activities Sep 2018 - Present Model UN Club
Grade 12
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 1

President of the club,

organized meetings, planned
schedule, designed lesson
plan, and headed
fundraising for different
conferences and activities.

Aug 2018 - Aug 2018 Junior Statesman of

America Summer Institute
Grade 12
22 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 22

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 Three day intensive summer
institute were I had the
opportunity to debate and
discuss politics with leaders
and students from across
the region.

Sep 2017 - Present Youth and Government

Grade 11, 12
2 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 100

Holds the role of Vice

President. Through this
program I am an active and
responsible contributor to my
community and am inspired
to lead. I also took part in
creating, proposing, and
lobbying a mock senate bill
that passed in both the
House and Senate.
Additionally, I was able to
attend conventions in
Sacramento and Fresno.

Aug 2015 - Present Campus Ministry

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
2 Hrs/Week

Involved as an altar server,

Eucharistic minister, and
retreat leader. Worked
closely in community service
tasks and promoting
fundraising for different
charities.

Aug 2015 - Present Student Ambassador

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

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 1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 25

Exercises public speech

skills, is dedicated to setting
an exemplary role model of
the school, and attends
school activities such as
recruitments, open house,
and many more!

Awards Present Outstanding Award

Grade

Outstanding Award in
Spanish for energy, behavior,
and responsibility.

Skills/Academic
Achievement Sep 2016 Top 25
Grade
Skill Level: advanced

Is in Top 25 for grades 9, 10

and 11. Was ranked in the
5% of overall in class.

Jun 2015 Honors at Entrance

Grade
Skill Level: advanced

Was awarded at 8th grade

graduation Honors at
Entrance into St. Joseph
High School.

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 May 2015 Acquired All Subject Pins
at Graduation
Grade
Skill Level: none

Subject pins are awards for

the accomplishment of
maintaining no lower than an
A all three trimesters for a
specific subject.I worked
hard and pushed myself so I
could receive a subject pin
for all the classes I was
taking in 8th grade.

Present Ambassador of the Year

Grade
Skill Level: none

Awarded due to outstanding

cooperation with program,
excellent accountability, and
zeal for perfect
demonstration of school
values.

Present National English Honors

Society
Grade
Skill Level: none

Is a part of the National

English Honors Society

Present National Honors Society

Grade
Skill Level: none

Is a member of the National

Honors Society

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 Present National Math Honors
Society
Grade
Skill Level: none

Is a part of the National Math

Honors Society

Present National Science Honors

Society
Grade
Skill Level: none

Is a part of the National

Science Honors Society.

Present Principal Honor Roll

Grade
Skill Level: advanced

Received in junior high each

trimester possible because of
a gpa above 3.75. Total
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References Amelia Hercules

ASB Moderator
SJHS
Ext. 120
ahercules@sj-jester.org

Karen Castillo
Dean of Students
St. Joseph High School
kcastillo@sj-jester.org

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 Joe Baldo
Director of Non- Profit Organization
Higher Ground
joebaldo@highergroundoc.org

Leadership Holds the vice president office in class boards on

asb. Grades 9, 10, 11. Elected senior class
president. During such I carried and exercised
qualities such as initiative, a strong team-player,
showed commitment, capability to work fast and
skillfully with due dates, and expand creativity
outlets.

Has been invited to several leadership camps

including CSJ Retreats, Steubenville, and ASB
Retreats.

Additional
Information Received a full scholarship to attend a Model UN
Summer Institute at UCLA were I was able to
enhance my public speaking skills, worked
cooperatively to learn about the world, its history, its
peoples, and the way its governments work
together, and debated in committees.

Founded a club at school called Latinas United in

effort to unify, inform , and serve the Latino
community. It also promotes diversity across the
student body. This club works towards identifying
social issues, and promoting awareness of such
issues in the Hispanic community, especially geared
towards educational opportunities.

unweighted GPA: 3.8

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