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
4/9
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
5/9
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
attained: 9/9
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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