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I frequently walk Miguel's two dogs and take care of them when the family is out of town. I also occasionally babysit their two kids, Anessa (5) and Jackson (11). I also babysit and walk other neighbors' dogs, but I primarily do this for Miguel's family.

Mapso Open Mic is an event showcasing local music talent at CHS where students have an opportunity to sign up and perform for a crowd. I have been organizing this event for two years now, ever since the role was passed on to me by Sasha Sinkler, the founder of Mapso Open Mic, who graduated a few years ago and passed the torch on to me. I have maintained a high level of dedication to this event, even paying for insurance claims and event spaces. The next open mic will be August 15th at the South Orange Elks Club, where I will also perform solo and with my band.

For the second semester of my junior year at CHS I assisted my photography teacher, Richard Cutrona, in his traditional photography class. The scope of the course included learning how to operate a film camera, developing film, using enlargers, and developing images on photo paper with black and white film. Mr. Cutrona recognized that I was very knowledgeable in these areas and allowed me to help him in the teaching process. I was able to teach others these processes and answered any questions they had along the way.

In addition to scooping ice cream and making milkshakes for customers, I unboxed and refilled materials, keeping the workplace organized. I also operated the cash register and swept and mopped the floors during evening shifts.