Gabriel

Matthew Pennington
11410 RAEDENE WAY
SAN DIEGO,
CA 92131

Objective Pursuing a degree in chemical and materials

engineering, with a specialization in the area of air
and water treatment. Aspiring to prevent the pollution
of these natural resources through synthesizing
useful materials, or assisting the development of
such as an intellectual property lawyer. Searching for
a school with the academic resources and rigor to
help achieve these goals.

Work Experience Apr 2019 - Present Waiter/Cashier

7128 Miramar Rd, San
Diego, CA 92131
LouZiana Food
Grade 11, 12
9 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 150

Served restaurant patrons

with enthusiasm and
efficiency while learning
strong customer service and
time management skills.
Responsible for taking
orders, operating register,
serving meals, setting and
clearing tables and general
upkeep of restaurant.
Trained new employees on
all register and service
operations. Regularly
interacted with customers of
varying personalities and
exhibited professionalism
and tact at all times.

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 Oct 2018 - Present Referee
San Diego
National Junior Basketball
Association
Grade 11, 12
5 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 55

Officiated youth recreational

basketball games exhibiting
general knowledge of game
and enforcing league rules.
Effectively communicated
and worked with a diverse
group of coaches, players
and parents to ensure player
safety and building of basic
basketball skills. Managed
flow of games to ensure
teams adhered to the
established league
schedule.

Jul 2017 - Present Server/Cashier

Kona Ice San Diego
Grade 10, 11, 12
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 90

Served shave ice to patrons

with energy and expertise
while learning how to be
resourceful and diligent
under pressure. Responsible
for taking orders, operating
register and general upkeep
of the shaved ice
truck/stand.

Jan 2016 - Jul 2018 Staff of NYLT Course

27955 CA-79, Santa Ysabel,
CA 92070
National Youth Leadership

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 Training
Grade 9, 10
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 400

As a staff member of this

rigorous leadership training
conference, I led a group of
aspiring leaders through
character-developing tasks
and scenarios. Ultimately, by
assisting these candidates, I
myself grew as a role model
and individual.

Education Aug 2017 - Present Scripps Ranch High School

10410 Falcon Way, San
Diego, CA 92131
Grade 12

My local high school provided

me the opportunities to push
myself through rigorous
academic courses amongst
the many extracurricular
activities it provided.
Participation in sports, clubs,
and academics encouraged a
sense of school and
community pride in me.

Volunteer
Service Aug 2018 - Present Active Member
Scripps Ranch High School
SRHS Homeless Health
Initiative
Grade 11, 12
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 8

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 As I helped my friend start
up his club, I assisted him in
collecting donations from
residents in Scripps Ranch,
and in packing homeless-
helper kits of which were
brought to the homeless
downtown.

Aug 2018 - Present Treasurer

Scripps Ranch High School
SRHS Food Bank Club
Grade 11, 12
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 22

With a position of
responsibility in this club, I
was required to both attend
all the club meetings and
events. We helped package
food for the less fortunate at
the San Diego Food Bank
Club.

Aug 2018 - Present Treasurer

Scripps Ranch High School
SRHS Environmental
Conservation Club
Grade 11, 12
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 32

With the EEC, I traveled all

over San Diego to old
campsites, parks, and other
dirty places and helped
clean them up. The club
partnered with I Love a
Clean San Diego, and we
were able to clean up over a
dozen locations around San
Diego. Being the treasurer of
the organization taught me

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 financial management skills
and prompted me to learn
how to be a responsible
custodian of an
organization's funds.

May 2018 - Present Organizer

Atria Retirement Home
Rancho Penasquitos
Music to Cheer
Grade 10, 11, 12
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 15

As a lifelong piano student,

my favorite thing to do is to
share my talent and hard
work with others. I organized
a group of piano students
who visit retirement homes
once a month and perform
for the residents, as they do
not always get a lot of
visitors. Doing this every
month brings joy to both the
residents and the
performers.

Oct 2017 - Feb 2018 Coach

Scripps Ranch
National Junior Basketball
Association
Grade 10
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 44

As a volunteer coach for a

local youth basketball
league, I was able to gain
perspective from another
part of basketball. From this
experience, I learned how
crucial it is to have a caring
and hardworking coach who

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 is also able to command
respect. I endeavored to
strengthen the players' skills,
develop their work ethic,
realize the value of
teamwork and instill a love
for the game. This was truly
one of the most valuable
learning experiences I ever
had.

Apr 2017 - Apr 2017 Volunteer

San Diego
Friends and Family
Community Connection
Grade 9
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 8

With the Friends and Family

Community Connection
organization, I helped
distribute canned goods and
fresh produce to families
who needed it. This was an
eye-opening experience, as I
learned not to take the food I
have on my table every night
for granted.

Sep 2016 - Present Youth Core Team Member

Scripps Ranch
St. Gregory the Great
Catholic Church
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
3 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 300

As a member of Core Team

at my church, I led a group of
high school candidates
during their two-year
preparation to receive the

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 Sacrament of Confirmation.
This involved planning
Sunday classes, retreats, and
various events. Led the
music ministry during
confirmation retreats by
selecting songs, conducting
rehearsals and performing
during various activities.
Guided candidates in their
faith journeys and mentored
them to become leaders for
the next class.

Extracurricular
Activities Mar 2013 - Present Boy Scouts
Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 450

As a Boy Scout, I advanced

through the ranks of scouting
while developing skills in the
outdoors, leadership, and
community service. Along the
way, I participated in and
started many volunteer
events and projects around
my community.

Awards May 2019 Filipino-American

Humanitarian Foundation
Youth Achievement Award
Grade 11, 12

The San Diego Filipino-

American Humanitarian
Foundation honored me with

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 this recognition for
exceptional community
service, academic
achievement, and athletic
prowess.

Music/Artistic
Achievement Sep 2016 - Present Church Choir
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
2 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 482

Under the youth group at St.

Gregory the Great Catholic
Church, I play piano and
guitar for the youth choir.

May 2008 - Jun 2017 Advanced Piano (Lessons

& Performance)
Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 1400

Under professional
mentorship, I progressed
through the basic,
intermediate, and advanced
levels of piano. This involved
studying and preparation for
music theory exams and
performances, about an hour
of practice everyday, and a
lot of dedication. In addition
to exploring my passion, I
developed a work ethic and
learned how to set goals for
myself at a young age.

Athletic
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Athletic
Achievement Feb 2018 - Present SRHS Volleyball
Grade 10, 12
7 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 215

On both the JV and Varsity

levels, I picked up a new
sport that emphasized poise
and cooperation among
teammates. The transition to
volleyball helped me learn
something new while
maintaining my other
obligations.

May 2017 - Present Varsity Basketball

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
14 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 982

As a 2-year varsity captain, I

was able to lead our school's
team to league title
appearance, SD Surf and
Slam Tournament
Championship, and one of
the most successful seasons
in school history. Under CIF,
I was awarded spots on the
All-League Team, Scholar
Athletes, Surf and Slam All-
Tournament Team, and San
Diego's top 100 High School
Basketball Players. I have
been honored with the titles
of Most Valuable Player and
Offensive Player of the Year.
As both point guard and
team captain, I worked
diligently to lead my
teammates both on and off
the court to exhibit good
sportsmanship, exemplary
teamwork and model

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 citizenship.

Aug 2015 - Nov 2016 SRHS Football

Grade 8, 9
16 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 384

Playing football instilled a

sense of brotherhood and
discipline in me at a young
age. Starting in third grade,
football has taught me to
work hard physically as well
as mentally in striving toward
my goals.

Mar 2014 - Present Club/AAU Basketball

Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
8 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 545

During the offseason, playing

AAU basketball with the
California Bearcats Select
and San Diego Spartans club
teams gave me opportunities
to improve and showcase my
skills and hard work to
college recruiters.

References John Rodriguez

Franchise Owner
Kona Ice San Diego
12906 Hideaway Lane
8586632446
jrod@kona-ice.com

Mr. Rodriguez was my first employer when I started

working for his Kona Ice San Diego branch in tenth
grade. His life story of making something out of
nothing taught me that ambition and determination
yields success.

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 Pete Terrebonne
Owner
LouZiana Food
11793 Ridge Run Way
6199921243
pete@louizianafood.com

Mr. Terrebonne and his wife brought me in as a

cashier at their restaurant, instilling hospitality and
generosity in my interactions with others.

John Owens
US Circuit Judge
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
12262 Rue Cheaumont, San Diego, CA 92131
8587408751
john_owens@ca9.uscourts.gov

Judge Owens is a close family friend who has

provided me opportunities to learn about his career
in law (currently a Court of Appeals judge) and
experiences in organizing a youth basketball league
and coaching youth basketball. He has taught me
the importance of balancing work and family while
serving the community. All can be done with
diligence, grace, humility and compassion.

Leadership At St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, I am an

active member in the Youth Servant Leadership
Team, in which we guide teens along the
Confirmation process. In this youth group, I am the
head of the Praise and Worship Team where I
organize the music during events and encourage
others to share their gifts and talents.

As a Boy Scout, I was taught to "do a good turn

daily." So, outside of teaching younger scouts during
troop meetings, I set an example for the younger
kids in my community in my daily life. Boy Scouts
set the foundation of being a physical leader for me.

As a staff member of the National Youth Leadership

Training conference, I learned and taught the

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 essential principles and aspects of being a leader.
Through guiding a team of aspiring leaders, I
developed an appreciation for setting a good
example to others and encouraging the exhibition of
traits that are part of the Boy Scout Law.

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