Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Academic Recognitons
Timeline
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Denise Pokrefky

Lombard,IL

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Taekwondo Junior Instructor

US Martial Arts
04.2024 - Current
  • Taught 85 students both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Promoted positive and inclusive environment by demonstrating discipline and respect to support students.

Associate

Panera Bread
10.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.

Cashier/Concessions Worker

Paradise Bay Water Park
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Seasonal Cashier and Concessions worker at local water park between summer months of May through September.
  • Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.

Volunteer

Helen Plum Library
05.2025 - 08.2025


  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Interacted with community to reward students for reading during summer.


Education

No Degree - High School Diploma Expected

Glenbard East High School
Lombard Il
05-2026

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Youth Instruction
  • Group Management

Academic Recognitons


AP Scholar with Honors Award

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on four or more AP Exams.


AP Seminar and Research Certificate

Successfully completed the AP Capstone program with a score of 3 in Seminar and 4 in Research.


Spanish Seal of Biliteracy

State-recognized certification for demonstrating proficiency in English and Spanish.


National Honor Society 

Member chosen for academic excellence throughout high school. 


Spanish Honor Society

Member recognized for academic excellence in Spanish.


English National Honor Society

Member selected for strong achievement in English and writing.

Timeline

Volunteer

Helen Plum Library
05.2025 - 08.2025

Associate

Panera Bread
10.2024 - Current

Taekwondo Junior Instructor

US Martial Arts
04.2024 - Current

Cashier/Concessions Worker

Paradise Bay Water Park
04.2023 - 08.2025

No Degree - High School Diploma Expected

Glenbard East High School
Denise Pokrefky