RIJJA KHAN

I completed a retail business internship at a clothing store in downtown Edmonds, gaining hands-on experience in stocking merchandise, organizing displays, and ensuring clothing was properly tagged and returned to the correct locations. Regularly maintained the sales floor by checking and reorganizing merchandise throughout the day to keep the store clean and customer-ready. Also assisted as a cashier during coworkers' lunch breaks, providing friendly customer service and handling transactions. This experience strengthened my organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and customer service skills, preparing me for a Stock Associate or Cashier role.

• I served as a Teacher Assistant for a 5th-grade class during their math hours, providing instructional support to both the lead teacher and students in a positive, collaborative learning environment. Assisted students with understanding math concepts through individualized guidance, encouraged active classroom participation, and adapted communication to meet their learning needs. Collaborated with the classroom teacher to support lesson activities, reinforce learning objectives, and maintain an organized, inclusive classroom where students felt motivated to participate and succeed. Built positive relationships with students by being patient, supportive, and respectful. Encouraged students to ask questions, participate in class

• Culinary Training: Completed a hands-on culinary course to gain practical experience in a professional kitchen environment. Developed skills in food preparation, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, stocking ingredients, following food safety and sanitation procedures, and communicating effectively with team members. Strengthened teamwork, time management, attention to detail, responsibility, and customer service skills.
• Choir: Participated in my previous school's choir, developing teamwork, commitment, discipline, and confidence while contributing to performances and supporting the school community.
• Food Bank Volunteer: Volunteered at local food banks, assisting with organizing, sorting, and distributing food to families in need. Gained a deeper appreciation for community service, compassion, and collaboration.
• Class of 2027 ASB Involvement: Actively support the Class of 2027 ASB by helping organize class activities, contributing creative ideas for events, and working with others to build an engaging and positive school community.
• Running Start: Currently participating in the Running Start program and will complete my final year as a senior. I take college-level courses to earn both high school and college credits while challenging myself academically. This experience has strengthened my time management, and independence.
• Volleyball: Current high school volleyball player. Through the sport, I continue to develop leadership, communication, resilience, discipline, and teamwork while balancing academics and athletics.

• From June to December 2024, I worked as a Sales Representative at Top Notch Copy and Print in Seattle, WA. I helped customers by answering questions, finding the products they needed, and making sure they had a good experience in the store. I worked at the counter to assist with purchases, organized supplies, and helped keep the store clean and welcoming. Through this role, I gained confidence in talking with customers and learned how to represent a company professionally. Im engaged when it comes to understanding customers and their needs and recommend suitable products.