Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Awards
Languages
Certification
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KAREN TREJO PEREZ

Wapato

Summary

High school senior with proven leadership and communication skills, committed to academic excellence and community service. Experienced in STEM outreach and eager to contribute to team success in a part-time role. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to learn quickly in diverse environments. Organized and motivated, ready to apply time management skills to support company growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Babysitter

Family Friends & Others
Wapato
09.2025 - Current
  • Promoted skill development through organized games and creative projects.
  • Supervised children during educational activities and playtime to ensure engagement.
  • Prepared balanced meals and snacks to meet nutritional needs of children.
  • Maintained a safe environment for exploration and learning opportunities.
  • Assisted with homework, fostering academic growth and enthusiasm.

Volunteer

Washington State Migrant Committee
Washington
01.2025 - Current
  • Represented migrant students at educational events and community meetings.
  • Advocated for enhanced access to STEM and academic support for migrant youth.
  • Led activities during migrant education events, fostering confidence and connection among younger students.
  • Facilitated communication between families and service providers to improve access to aid.
  • Assisted in organizing workshops focused on educational resources and support services.
  • Distributed educational resources and information to migrant families effectively.
  • Maintained records of participant attendance and resource distribution for accountability.
  • Collaborated with volunteers to create a positive work environment for event execution.

President of Robotics Team

Wapato High School
Wapato
09.2024 - Current
  • Drove team performance improvements by introducing innovative solutions.
  • Partnered with diverse coworkers to meet goals and tackle service-related issues.
  • Fostered a collaborative atmosphere by supporting peers effectively.
  • Applied advanced technical skills to diagnose problems and execute solutions.

Volunteer STEM Summer Academy

Wapato High School
Wapato
01.2024 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to accomplish service goals efficiently.
  • Provided outstanding service to customers through face-to-face and phone conversations.
  • Contributed innovative solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure timely project completion.

Concession Stand Cashier

Wapato High School
Wapato
09.2025 - 09.2025
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently while operating cash register.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections and promptly addressed inquiries.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of concession stand area.
  • Greeted customers and provided detailed information on menu items.
  • Restocked supplies throughout shift to ensure availability.

STEM Outreach Volunteer

Wapato High School
Wapato
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated community outreach events to actively engage students and families.
  • Facilitated workshops designed to boost student involvement and volunteerism.
  • Promoted school programs via social media and local advertising channels.
  • Assisted in crafting presentations that highlighted key messages of ongoing initiatives.

Education

High school diploma - Senior, working towards a high school diploma

Wapato High School
Wapato, WA
06-2026

Associate's Degree - Full-time running start student, working towards an Associate's Degree

Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA
06-2026

Skills

  • Organizational abilities
  • Communication effectiveness
  • Client support and service
  • Mentoring youth
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Time management expertise
  • Reliability and dependability
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite knowledge
  • Design and marketing strategies
  • Leadership and presentation skills
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Packing and logistics skills
  • Bilingual capabilities

Volunteer Experience

  • Washington State Migrant Committee, Washington, WA, 2025, Represented migrant students at education events and community meetings, Advocated for increased access to STEM and academic support for migrant youth, Led activities during migrant education events, helping build confidence and connection among younger students, Helped distribute educational resources and information to migrant families, Assisted with event setup, coordination, and communication with families, Talked to the Washington State Superintendent and advocated for STEM Access in the State of Washington
  • FIRST Robotics Migrant STEM Night, Wapato, WA, 2023-2025, Assisted in organizing and running a STEM event for elementary students from migrant backgrounds, Guided students through hands-on robotics activities and inspired interest in STEM careers, Collaborated with team members to prepare materials and presentations
  • Volunteer STEM Summer Academy, Wapato, WA, 2024, Taught students from grades 7-8 how to build robots and cars out of Lego's, Taught them how to saunter, Setting up and guiding hands-on science experiments or engineering challenges, Watching over students during break times, Helping a teacher prep materials, pass out supplies, and work with small groups, Helping students with STEM activities

Awards

  • National Honor Society
  • Washington State Migrant Committee
  • Yakima Youth Council Committee
  • Most Improved- Wapato Robotics and Engineering Club
  • MESA District competition-1st place
  • MESA State competition-4th place
  • Honor Certificates for a GPA of 3.97-4.0 (9th grade-12th grade)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

CPR Certified

Timeline

Babysitter

Family Friends & Others
09.2025 - Current

Concession Stand Cashier

Wapato High School
09.2025 - 09.2025

Volunteer

Washington State Migrant Committee
01.2025 - Current

President of Robotics Team

Wapato High School
09.2024 - Current

Volunteer STEM Summer Academy

Wapato High School
01.2024 - Current

STEM Outreach Volunteer

Wapato High School
01.2023 - 01.2025

High school diploma - Senior, working towards a high school diploma

Wapato High School

Associate's Degree - Full-time running start student, working towards an Associate's Degree

Yakima Valley College