Q&A
Where have you worked during high school?
Daniella Santos: Daniella Santos sharpened many customer service skills while working as a receptionist at Nicholas Real Estate Agency on Main Ave. The 17-year-old Allwood resident said these skills will serve her well at Seton Hall University where she will study beginning September. “How you communicate in person, on the phone and in emails are all taken into account when people do business with you,” she said. “It is all about the respect you have for yourself and for those you interact with.” Fluent in Spanish and Italian, Santos plans to major in Criminal Justice and hopes to complete a law degree, as well. Her ultimate career goal is to be an FBI Agent. What else did she learn on the job? “Respect and kindness are an important part of the business world.” At right, James Piros, Isabel Estrada, Jessica Peralta, Malik Mouzone, Omar Ali, Amanda Cifelli
Billy Algieri: I joined the Lodi Volunteer Rescue Squad, went for EMT training and am now a NJ EMT. I volunteer for Lodi EMS and work part-time as an EMT for Pulse Medical Transport. With the support of my parents and Sgt. Maj. Davis who taught me about leadership, honor and commitment in ROTC, I got to where I am today. My future goal is to be a police officer. I also plan on attending PCCC and getting further training as a paramedic.
Christopher Laky: Mowing lawns, and some construction.
Manal Khalil: I worked as a tutor and this made me aware of how young children soak in information differently than teens. They are easily distracted so I had to create inventive ways of teaching them math.
Mariam Boutaib: I worked at the Wayne YMCA and Regency Nursing Home.
Ruhi Bunglaniala: Chestnut Hill Nursing Home Center in the activities department.
Priya Parthasarathy: I’ve volunteered by helping children develop their reading and math skills at the Kumon Learning Center.
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Janae Quinanes: Abercrombie Kids in Garden State Plaza and Qdoba Mexican grill at Willowbrook Mall. Richard Lizana: Landscaping. Roed Ali: At a car dealership and at our family-owned business. April Rastaetter: I volunteered at Clifton’s Safety Town at School 2 every summer and the Clifton Animal Shelter almost daily. This year I was lucky enough to earn the position of Care Coordinator at Katz and Dogs Animal Hospital in Montclair. Stephany Estrada: Boys & Girls Club of Clifton and Goudman Pharmacy. Emanuel Soriano: Construction.