BRIANNA ARLUK

Virginia Beach, VA • (757) 752-0280 • briannaarluk@gmail.com

EDUCATION
FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL. Virginia Beach, VA Expected graduation 6/18
• Top 8% of class
• GPA 4.09
• Rigorous course load with successful completion of 10 Advanced Placement classes upon graduation

EXPERIENCE
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES. 40 hrs per wk. 3 wks. 10, 11
Volunteer in Ghana and Belize
A junior peace-corp structured organization that selects high school students to volunteer in third world countries
• In Belize, assisted with a local primary school teaching 5-6 year olds reading, writing, and drawing
• In Ghana, taught local lower school teaching English, math, and science
• In Ghana, team constructed over 4000 bricks for a new school wall
• In both countries, created lesson plans and attended lectures by community leaders

VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE PRINCESS. 3 hrs per wk. 10 wks. 11,12

Selected to represent the city of Virginia Beach based on the merits of leadership, poise, confidence, personality, and
community service
• Represented the city at various events from galas to music festivals to parades
• Communicated with various city leaders and local constituents about the city's strengths and opportunities
• Volunteered at the Special Olympics and the Virginia Beach annual senior gala

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. 40 hrs per wk. 7 wks. 12
Camp Counselor and Pool Assistant
• Assisted children with arts and crafts, dance, music, and educational play lessons
• Assisted the lifeguards in swim lessons and free swim

ACTIVITIES
MUSIC IN MOTION DANCE COMPANY. 10 hrs per wk. 45 wks. 9, 10, 11, 12
Senior Principal Dancer
• Year-round dance classes from age of 2 to present
• Perfected technique in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop
• Led Saturday morning warm-ups and ran rehearsals for younger dancers
• Assisted in music selection, costuming, and choreography
• Participated in workshops, conventions, and regional/state competitions
• Performed for the community: nursing homes, Boys and Girls club, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Bra-ha-ha, the
Taste of India, and Roller Derby

CHEERLEADER. 6 hrs per wk. 28 wks. 9, 10, 11, 12

Varsity Spirit Captain-Year 11
• Created school spirit and team spirit and camaraderie among the team
• Volunteered at a week long camp that focused on cheerleading skills for elementary and middle school aged children
• Assisted JV cheerleaders in stunts and jumps
• Helped create an instructional video of cheers for the middle school team
• JV cheerleader Freshman year, Varsity Cheerleader Sophomore and Junior Year, FAME gym Senior year

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. 3 hrs per wk. 40 wks. 11, 12

Community Service Chair
President’s Partnering Chair
• Organized community service events for NHS participation including: Title I elementary school Christmas celebration,
elementary school reading nights, elementary school field days, elementary school charity race, local fundraisers, high
school dodgeball, neighborhood carnivals, Polar Plunge, and Shamrock Marathon

VIRGINIA TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW. 5 hrs per wk. 36 wks. 11, 12

Fellow, selected through an application process
A two-year program focused on elementary education and the teaching process
• Assisted at a Title I school teaching math and mentoring students
• Worked on lesson plans and hands-on classroom learning activities
• Provided individual tutoring
• Mentored by Virginia Beach public school teachers

YEARBOOK STAFF. 5 hrs per wk. 36 wks. 11, 12

Page and Senior Editor
• Organized pictures and script on various teams and clubs
• Layout editor of summer spread
• Oversaw production of younger staff
• Sports photographer

FIRST COLONIAL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM. 5 hrs per wk. 32 wks. 11, 12
Lead Dancer and Team Leader
• Front dancer at school basketball games and pep rallies
• Assisted in choreography and technique

B’NAI B’RITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION. 3 hr per wk. 40 wks. 9, 10, 11, 12

Communication Secretary and Member
Jewish leadership and community service organization
• Attended International Leadership Convention, regional conventions, and local programs
• Participated in summer leadership camp
• Organized communication and social media for local chapter

AWARDS AND HONORS

• EE Brickell Scholars Program Nominee (School; 11). Nominated by First Colonial High School. One of four students
nominated by the gifted resource teacher to compete for this prestigious award
• Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Award (Local Community; 10). Awarded by The Virginian-Pilot. One of 5
sophomores from First Colonial High School featured in the newspaper based on academics, leadership, and service
• Global Leadership Adventures Scholarship recipient (National; 10). Awarded by Global Leadership Adventures. Granted
based on leadership qualities exemplified during year one Belize service work
• Multiple dance competition first place and top ten placement awards (Regional; 9, 10, 11). Awarded by On Stage, On
Pointe, WCTE, DM and various other dance competitions
• Coach's Award (School; 10). Awarded by First Colonial High School cheerleading coach. Recognized for dedication,
leadership, and spirit
• Art Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, History Honor Society, National Honor Society (School;
9, 10, 11, 12)