High School Management

Shirley P. Wijegunawardena

***** ****** ****** ***** *******, CA 91351

661-***-**** *******.***************@*****.***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will exercise my skills in organization, management, and effective communication

while gaining valuable field experience.

EDUCATION

University of California-- Riverside

B.A. Political Science- International Affairs

June 10, 2011

Cumulative GPA: 3.2

Upper Division GPA: 3.3

Canyon High School

Diploma-- Graduated with honors

June 2007

Cumulative GPA: 3.7

EXPERIENCE

Lewis Library Fontana, CA

Literacy Tutor August 2010 - June 2011

--Served as a tutor to an adult learner at the Lewis Library. Main duties included constructing lesson

plans and teaching elemental grammar, syntax, and speech. Lessons were conducted with or without the use of a

textbook.

International Education Center Riverside, CA

International Peer Advisor March 2008 - June 2009

--Served as a mentor for under fifteen incoming exchange students. Main duties included organizing orientations,

information sessions, and group trips. Duties also included one- on- one meetings with students that were geared towards

getting better acquainted with the UCR campus and community.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Valencia, CA

Merchandise Lead March 2006 - September 2007

--Lead duties included supervising two separate stores, directing tasks to employees, cashiering, store upkeep,

and moderating workplace relations.

HONORS AND AWARDS

UC Riverside

Pi Sigma Alpha-- Political Science Honor Society

Membership since Fall Quarter, 2010

2009 Winter Quarter: Dean's Honor List

2009 Spring Quarter: Dean's Honor List

Canyon High School

Advanced French Scholar

Awards in various subjects (English, French)

Graduation with honors

National Honor Society Membership

California Scholarship Federation

LANGUAGES

French: Able to read, write, speak, and listen at a proficient level. Courses taken include four years at a high

school level and one year at a college level.

Spanish: Basic/ Elementary reading, writing, and speaking. Courses taken include an equivalent of one year of

high school instruction.

English: Fluent-- Native speaker.

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