Emily Zendejas
Summary
Motivated and responsible incoming UC Riverside freshman with experience in leadership, childcare, and volunteering. Seeking opportunities to expand professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and contribute meaningfully to group environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor, Child Activity Center Leader
Mid Valley YMCA
08.2024 - Current
- Initially hired as a swim instructor teaching children of all ages and skill levels swim techniques and water safety
- Transitioned to Child Activity Center Leader, supervising and engaging children through storytelling, games, and creative play
- Ensure a safe, welcoming, and interactive environment
Education
Senior -
Northridge Academy High School
06.2025
Incoming freshman -
University of California - Riverside
Skills
- Strong recall ability
- Skilled in team-oriented projects and discussions
- Supportive and attentive
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence/Honor Roll (All Semesters)
- Seal of Biliteracy – Spanish
- President’s Education Award for Academic Achievement
EXTRACURRICULARS / WORK EXPERIENCE
- Family Home Cleaning Services
- Depop Seller
- JV Cross Country (9th grade)
- JV Soccer (10th grade)
- Link Crew Leader (11th and 12th grade)
- Earth Club (9th & 11th grade)
- Key Club (11th grade)
- Nature for All Young Naturalist Ambassadors Program (11th grade)
- Girls Who Code Summer Program (11th grade)
- Stage Manager for High School Production of Heathers The Musical (11th grade)
- Senior Editor for Yearbook (12th grade)
- Youth and Government Delegate (12th grade)
- Civic Voices Project Manager (12th grade)
Training
- Basic Water Rescue Certified
- Day Camp Programming Training
- First Aid, CPR, AED certified
COURSES
- AP World History (10th)
- AP English Language (11th)
- AP Spanish Language (11th)
- AP Computer Science (12th)
- AP English Literature (12th)
- AP Environmental Science (12th)
- COMM 100 Pierce College Class (11th)
- Art History Summer Course (10th)
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
- Basic Water Rescue Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Passionate about skincare and physical wellbeing
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like drawing, painting, and charcoal, to expand skills
- I enjoy fashion and thrift shopping
- Music
Timeline
Swim Instructor, Child Activity Center Leader
Mid Valley YMCA
08.2024 - Current
Senior -
Northridge Academy High School
Incoming freshman -
University of California - Riverside
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