Resume + Personal Statement

1. 1 Undergraduate Studies ePortfolio Name Program, Year

2. Personal Statement Life can be a very difficult gift if we are always consumed and fearful of it. Growing up, I was a very shy and fearful individual. As I grew older I began to realize that it is not so important what others think of you, but what you think of yourself. Confidence and humbleness are attributes I have

3. Personal Statement (cont). gained over the years. Speaking what is on your mind when others will not is a very important skill to acquire. The things I have gone through up to this date have taught me so much, not only about life, but also about myself. Growing up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan I found myself amongst a great group of friends and family. An old soul trapped in a young mans body

4. (cont). often left me feeling empty and unsatisfied. I needed something more in my life. My first year of college took place on the western side of Michigan, in Kalamazoo. I left home for the first time on a journey of education. Being a shy and somewhat afraid person, I came to realize that Kalamazoo was not a town for me. I moved back home after the first year to attend Oakland

5. (cont). University in Rochester, Michigan. I enjoyed Oakland’s curriculum and found good education there, but felt as though I was living back in high school once again. Realizing this after two years at Oakland I knew I had to make a change in my life. On a quest to leave my shyness and timid behavior behind, I moved to Los Angeles, California to attend The American School of Professional Psychology: Argosy

6. (cont). University. Moving to a big city, where you know nobody, thousands of miles away from home was definitely a shock. Growing up and living at home, I never had to work a day in my life. When I found myself in one of the biggest cities in the U.S. I really had a lot on my plate. I have worked many, many jobs out here since my move back in August 2009. Getting neck deep in various jobs

7. (cont). has truly shown me what it means to work hard at something and persevere even when things seem too hard to move forward. After about fifteen different jobs, I landed, by fate (I believe) at a charter school in downtown L.A., called Camino Nuevo. I work for a non-profit organization that

8. (cont). runs the after school enrichment program for these at risk youth. Going to this school on a daily basis and working with these children has inspired me greatly to ensure that I create a meaningful future for myself and family. Some of these students live in a two-bedroom apartment with six brothers and sisters and share the floor as a bed. While this is very sad, I try to be a light that shines in their life everyday that inspires them to do something great. Everyday I remind them that

9. they have many reasons to be proud of themselves and to recognize how smart they truly are. Finding ones place in life is not always an easy thing. Sometimes it is good to just buckle in and take the ride with a good attitude and humbleness until you land in the footprint God intended you to land in. Having a pure heart and a ‘do -not -quit attitude’’ will prove itself worthy in the long run. I have found myself in the most fulfilling job yet, but feel my footprint is still

10. ahead. I have a lot to offer this world and feel that this old soul still has a lot of growing to do. I know I will find my place and when I do, the world will stop and listen.

11. RESUME David F. Gabriel 1241 Granville Ave. Los Angeles, California 90025 Mobile. 248.705.0068 DFGabrie@gmail.com Resume ReRes

12. OBJECTIVE Teaching Position at Cameno Nuevo Charter Academy EDUCATION Present: Argosy University (AU)- American School of Professional Psychology Graduation Date: April 2011 2005-2006 Western Michigan University (WMU) Area of Study: Psychology 2006-2008 Oakland University (OU) Area of Study: Psychology/Communications

13. EDUCATION Present: Argosy University (AU)- American School of Professional PsychologyGraduation Date: April 2011 2005-2006Western Michigan University (WMU)Area of Study: Psychology2006-2008Oakland University (OU)Area of Study: Psychology/Communications EXPERIENCE Alumi Media Group (Los Angeles, California) (Current) After School Enrichment Teacher K-8th Grade Up-To-Par-Catering (Los Angeles, California) (Current) -Cater wedding/bridal/bachelor parties Hickory Grove Kindergarten Program, Michigan Teacher Assistant (1 year) (May 15 2008-May 15 2009) -Help children with activities in class during school hours -Be a positive impact on the children/role model -Responsible for daily time sheets and evaluations/progress reports

14. Beverly Hills Educational Services Teacher/Tutor/Counselor (1 year) (2009-2010) -Responsible for helping develop the language arts curriculum (K-5) -Found books and activities to help develop phonetics and study skills -Counseled students in private and group settings B & D Security Independent Contractor (8 months) -Communicate with customers effectively -Highly self motivated -Report daily in a good mood ready to work

15. Q’s Billiards (Los Angeles) Security/Serve (8 months) -Keep premises safe -Treat customers with respect -Check ID’s -Prepare salad plates and serve Busby’s (Los Angeles) Security/Serve (6 months) -Work outside/keep neighborhoods quiet -Greet customers -Prepare restaurant for open and close -Take orders -Serve customers needs

16. BCBG Max Azria (Los Angeles) Stock Manager (6 months) -Re-stock clothing -Set up new collection each month Urban Outfitters (Los Angeles) -Run cash register (7 months) -Help customers choose clothing -Tidy store after shopping hours -Help customer with any needs asked

17. Somerset Collection Valet- (Troy, Michigan) -Greet customers (1 year) -Park vehicles -Retrieve vehicles in a timely manner Private Valet- (Michigan) -Work private events/house parties (5 months) -Valet for Wayne State University’s Law school at Ford Field -Restaurant Valet

18. Red Ox Tavern Server Assistant (Rochester, Michigan) -Make restaurant presentable for open (5 months) -Tear down restaurant for close -Work well with customers as well as team members Henry Ford Hospital Pre-Operative Assistant (Detroit, Michigan) -Escort patients from surgical lounge to pre-op holding room Record vital signs in nurses notes -Provide patient with gown -Make patients feel welcome and comfortable INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS Egyptian background Traveled to Egypt, France and Mexico Efficient at Typing Basic understanding of Microsoft Office