Josephine Zaccaria
Naperville,IL
Summary
Committed, hardworking student seeking financial assistance to make higher education at the college level a reality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Honors Received
Naperville Central High School
04.2024 - Current
- Recognized for hard work and maintaining 4.0 GPA during Junior Year of high school
Food Runner
Hollywood Palms Cinema
03.2024 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
Volunteer
Grace United Methodist Church
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Provided community service to local and national nonprofits such as homeless shelters, kitchens and Habitat for Humanity. Served for over 168 hours.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running fund raising events by helping with organization and planning.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
Varsity Athlete
Naperville Central High School
06.2021 - Current
- Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competitions.
- Adapted quickly to changes in competition schedules or environments, demonstrating mental agility and composure under pressure.
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities.
- Participated in state level, cross country competition
- Received annual awards, such as Athlete of the Week
- Ran cross country for 4 consecutive years
- Ran track and field for 3 consecutive years
- Gained recognition for hard word and improving times
- Received models
- Recognized for commitment
Latin Club
Naperville Central High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Encouraged consistent practice of Latin during class time, increasing conversational fluency among students.
- Encouraged competitive Latin team
- Increased student participation through the use of culturally relevant materials and activities.
- Expanded student vocabulary knowledge by introducing new words daily and incorporating them into lessons.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through the analysis of Latin texts, enhancing students'' intellectual abilities.
- Qualified for Honors Latin Society
Job Shadow
District #204
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Shadowed school based physical therapist in elementary school setting
- Shadowed school based physical therapist in middle school setting
- Assisted with patient movement
- Modeled exercises for clients
- Shadowed private physical therapist in clinic setting
- Interacted professionally with clients and staff
Education
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL05-2025
Skills
Determined
Ambitious
Funny
Hardworking
Loyal
Open-Minded
Timeline
Honors Received
Naperville Central High School
04.2024 - Current
Food Runner
Hollywood Palms Cinema
03.2024 - Current
Job Shadow
District #204
03.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Grace United Methodist Church
06.2022 - Current
Latin Club
Naperville Central High School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Varsity Athlete
Naperville Central High School
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
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