Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Interests
Harper's promise scholarship recipient
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Arion Peralta

Schaumburg

Summary

A results-driven learner with passion for law and academic excellence. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute effectively to team efforts. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in critical thinking and collaboration. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results.

Experienced with swim instruction, emphasizing safety and skill development. Utilizes tailored lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners. Track record of effective communication and fostering supportive, inclusive environment.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swim Instructor

Schaumburg Park District
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
  • Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
  • Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
  • Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
  • Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
  • Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.

Front Desk Receptionist

Schaumburg Park District
06.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Verified identity documents for new customers before opening accounts in accordance with company policies.

Concessions Cashier

Schaumburg Park District
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Operated cash register to record sales transactions, accepted payment, and gave correct change.
  • Maintained cleanliness of concession stand area by wiping counters, sweeping floors, and disposing of trash.
  • Adhered to all health codes while handling food items such as popcorn, hot dogs, nachos.
  • Checked expiration dates on food items and removed outdated products from shelves promptly.
  • Followed all safety guidelines when operating equipment such as slicers, fryers, grills.
  • Assisted in taking inventory of supplies at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Performed opening duties including counting money in cash drawer and verifying daily deposits against receipts.
  • Completed closing duties including reconciling cash drawer amounts with sales receipts totals.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding prices and products offered at concessions stand.
  • Monitored stock levels and notified managers when additional merchandise was needed.
  • Kept accurate records of all orders placed throughout the day.
  • Ensured that concession stands remained compliant with local health regulations.
  • Prepared food items such as popcorn, nachos, hotdogs according to recipes.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and provided food and drink recommendations.

National Honor Society Member

Schaumburg High School
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Required to be academically competitive and maintain academic merit.
  • Contributed to the surrounding community through charity efforts organized by members from the Honor society.
  • Fostered a strong community centered on leadership, service and academics.

Theater Actor

Schaumburg High School Theater Department
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated closely with directors, playwrights, and fellow actors to create memorable theatrical experiences for viewers.
  • Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling roles outside of personal comfort zone or typecast expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to directorial feedback, implementing changes on-the-spot during rehearsals and live performances.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow cast members, fostering a positive environment for effective teamwork and collaboration.
  • Landed co lead roles my first year and then landed leading roles my second year.

National Thespian Honor Society Member

N/A
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated strong acting prowess.
  • Facilitated a close connected community on the stage as well as outside.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with my hands on approach to managing all those needed for each production.


Debater

Schaumburg High School Debate Team
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed strong communication skills in debaters with focused training on public speaking techniques.
  • Expanded team membership by promoting the benefits of debate participation throughout the school community.
  • Increased team collaboration through group activities, fostering a supportive environment for all members.
  • Strengthened interpersonal skills among debaters by emphasizing active listening and respectful disagreement during discussions.
  • Competed on the state level.

Education

Social Studies

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School
05-2024

Skills

  • Rule Enforcement
  • Incident Reporting
  • Skills Assessment
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Equipment management
  • Strong leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Conflict resolution abilities
  • Food safety knowledge

Certification

  • Swim instructor certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Interests

  • Mocktrial
  • Debate
  • Acting
  • Advocacy
  • Martial Arts

Harper's promise scholarship recipient

Earned merit scholarship which stressed the values of academic rigor, community service and leadership.

Timeline

Swim Instructor

Schaumburg Park District
07.2024 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Schaumburg Park District
06.2024 - Current

Concessions Cashier

Schaumburg Park District
03.2024 - 08.2024

National Honor Society Member

Schaumburg High School
11.2023 - 05.2024

Theater Actor

Schaumburg High School Theater Department
08.2023 - 05.2024

National Thespian Honor Society Member

N/A
05.2023 - 05.2024

Debater

Schaumburg High School Debate Team
08.2020 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School

Social Studies

William Rainey Harper College

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