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Honors and Prizes
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David Rivera

Union City,NJ

Summary

David Rivera is a dedicated high school student with a GPA of 4.289, currently attending Jose Marti STEM Academy. With an immense passion for STEM subjects, including AP Chemistry and Cisco, along with fluency in English and Spanish, David has been equipped to actively participate in extracurricular activities such as the Chemistry Club and the National Honor Society, to broaden his leadership roles. With work experience as a Team Lead at Ninja Kidz Action Parks, an IROC Ride Operator at Nickelodeon Universe, and a former Project Manager at the Center for Natural Resources, and being equipped with knowledge in network engineering and cybersecurity, he aims to contribute his knowledge and enthusiasm to programs that align with his future career goals of becoming a Chemical Engineer.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

Ninja Kidz Action Park
East Rutherford, NJ
04.2025 - Current
  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.

Ride Operator

Nickelodeon Universe
East Rutherford, NJ
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide the best possible service to guests while performing all the required functions to operate mechanical and non-mechanical rides and attractions safely

Laboratory Project Manager

Center For Natural Resources
Newark, NJ
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project

Education

High School Diploma -

Jose Martí STEM Academy
Union City, NJ
06.2026

Courses Completed

  • Hudson County Community College; Mat-110 Precalculus
  • Saint Peter's University; Dual Enrollment Chemistry
  • AP Chemistry
  • Cisco 3
  • Cisco 2
  • Cisco 1
  • Cybersecurity
  • SAT Prep
  • Acting I
  • Project SEED I

Courses in Progress

  • Project SEED II
  • Organic Chemistry

Extracurricular Activities

  • ACS Chemistry Club (2024-25) - President
  • National Honor Society (2024-25) - Member
  • ACS Chemistry Club (2023-24) - Mentee
  • S.H.P.E. Jr. (2023-24) - Member
  • Hispanic Bar Association (2023-24) - Member
  • HOSA (2022-23) - Member
  • Horticulture Club (2022-23) - Member

Honors and Prizes

  • Hudson County STEM Showcase, 2025, Silver Medal
  • EPA Recognition Award, 2025, United States Office of Research and Development
  • AP Day at the Capitol, 2025, Advocate
  • Union City Science Fair: Environmental Science & Management, 2024, Gold Medal
  • Student of the Month Award, 2023
  • New York State ACS Section-Wide Conference, 2025, Speaker
  • 27th Annual ACS High School Science Fair at St. Joseph's University, 2025, Student Presenter
  • New York State ACS Project SEED Research Symposium, 2025, Student Presenter

Certification

  • First Aid and AED
  • Project SEED Lab Safety Course
  • IBCCES Autism and Sensory Awareness Certificate
  • International Ride Operator Certification (IROC)
  • CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
  • CCNA: Introduction to Networks
  • CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
  • Basic Level Cybersecurity Certification

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Team Lead

Ninja Kidz Action Park
04.2025 - Current

Laboratory Project Manager

Center For Natural Resources
06.2024 - 09.2024

Ride Operator

Nickelodeon Universe
11.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Jose Martí STEM Academy
David Rivera