John Perera
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic bilingual leader with a proven track record as a youth leader at Lifecentre Church, excelling in roles requiring leadership, communication skills, and teamwork. Demonstrates success in youth mentorship and fostering meaningful relationships with younger students. Perfectly bilingual in both French and English as well as adept at inspiring positive change and growth in community-oriented environments including at my church and tennis camp.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In Charge of Tennis Court Maintenance
Queenswood-Fallingbrook Tennis Club
07.2023 - 08.2024
- In Charge of Sweeping and Watering Clay Tennis Courts for 2 seasons
- Reported directly to Club Owner
- Attended Club from ages 6-14, and recognizing my skills, the Club Owner offered the position to me at 15
- Experience at Club helped me win the High School Division B Doubles Championship in Grade 9
Volunteer
Lifecentre Church
11.2022 - Current
- Was chosen as Youth Leader for students from grades 6-8
- I act as Host for Youth Services
- Member of Lighting and Audio Team for Youth Services
- Trained/Informed New Volunteers on how to lead
- Experience teaching/helping grade 6-8 students learn about/follow God and his teachings
Kumon Student
Kumon Math and Reading Center
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Comes from a family of many past Kumon Students
- Achieved Several Awards during time at Kumon
- Achieved Math "G by 4" Award in September 2017
- Achieved Math "J by 6" Award in August 2019
- Was Ranked 71st among 5893 Grade 5 students throughout Canada
- Was Nominated to attend the fourth annual Kumon North America Student Conference (canceled due to Covid-19)
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
Ottawa06-2026
Skills
- Bilingual (English and French)
- Leadership qualities
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Emotional awareness
Sports and Extracurricular Activities
- Soccer Player for approximately 13 years
- Right Winger and Goalkeeper for Ottawa-Toronto Football Club
- Won 2023 Competitive Season along with 2 tournaments
- Finished as 3rd highest Goal Scorer during the 2024 Competitive Season
- Member of Varsity Soccer Team at School
- Tennis player for approximately 12 years
- Member/Volunteer of Capital Camps Tennis Club
- Member of Varsity Tennis Team at School
- Winner of Division B High School Doubles Tournament during my Grade 9 Year
- Member of Varsity Badminton Team at School
- Member of Ottawa East Badminton Club
- Member of 3 bands at Colonel By Secondary School including Concert Band, Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble
- Section Leader for the Percussion Section in Grade 10
- Tae Kwon Do Student from ages 9-14; Achieved the Rank of Red Belt
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In Charge of Tennis Court Maintenance
Queenswood-Fallingbrook Tennis Club
07.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Lifecentre Church
11.2022 - Current
Kumon Student
Kumon Math and Reading Center
10.2015 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Colonel By Secondary School
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