Work Experience

Sergio Ortega: I have worked a part-time job since I turned 18 at Michael’s. I started working there at the end of November of 2022. I was nominated as Employee of the Month in April of 2023.

Theresa Joseph: During the summer, I was a counselor at Clifton’s ISEE program. There I taught beginner students how to play their instruments and helped them learn the basic concepts of music. It was wonderful to see how eager and ambitious they were as they all worked extremely hard to progress in such a short amount of time. I couldn’t be more proud of them and I hope they continue to work hard.

Fernando Rosa Mejia: I volunteered in community services during my high school years. I helped the senior population with food distribution.

Mark Leszczynski: I volunteered at the ISEE program over the summer at WWMS. I helped Mr. Anthony Lanzerotti Jr., the band director, with the band, and I got to conduct a piece myself. I’ve been in the program since I was in third grade, and I’ve volunteered for the past three summers, excluding the summer of the pandemic.

Remy Dubac: I volunteered at Clifton Friends of the Shelter, and I spent many mornings and evenings helping to take care of kittens and older cats. I would clean their cages, feed them, and help them become adopted. I also volunteered through Kiwanis Educated Youth Club. I would help the community through many different volunteer opportunities. I worked last summer at Coldstone Creamery in Montclair, where I learned how to work with others and become financially aware of my savings and spending habits.

Giovanni Olaya: I have volunteered week-in-and-weekout at Calvary Temple International as a Livestream Technician and Stage Coordinator for over two years now.

Chayanne Ramos: I had some summer jobs doing construction for two summers and HVAC for one summer. Now I just cut hair from home.

Albaraa Gebril: Since November 2020, I have been a Senior Immigrant Advocate and co-founder of a podcast, “Migrants With Migraines” at the New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children. The podcast is dedicated to exploring the immigrant experience and is streamed in more than 30 countries. We successfully advocated the passage of Governor Phil Murphy’s $20 million “Cover All Kids Bill.” The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,

Kenneth Oliveros: I worked at a used car dealer. Detailing and prepping vehicles and buying and selling cars is something that I’ve been and doing since I was 15-years-old. I did it in the summers and every day after school since my junior year once I got my license.

Claudia Natoli: For about a year, I worked as a swim instructor at the LA Fitness in Clifton.

Ceasar Diez: I work at Walgreens as a customer service associate for about 15 to 18 hours per week, helping customers with their needs.

Google Podcasts, and other platforms. I am also a writer for the Clifton Times and a freelancer on Medium. Since freshman year, I have volunteered as a member and threetime vice president of Key Club and committed to service projects, including virtual tutoring, community meals, Hurricane Ida aid, PRAISE baseball, and more. I have received a medal and a letter from President Joseph Biden for my efforts in helping to solve the US’s most pressing issues.