Valeria Arriaga
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic individual with experience in student leadership and community initiatives. Skilled in critical thinking and time management, successfully advocating for student funding priorities and enhancing academic engagement through well-coordinated events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Council Member
Compton Unified School District
Compton
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Contributed to making decisions on how school funds were dispersed amongst programs, supplies, and student services.
- Reviewed budget proposals to ensure resources supported academics, resources, and extracurricular
opportunities. - Advocated for funding priorities that improved student engagement and academics.
Leadership Student
Centennial High School
Compton
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized student-led initiatives that encouraged school spirit and enhanced community engagement.
- Coordinated planning of school events, allowing smooth operations and boosting student participation.
- Participated in discussions on student issues to enhance communication between students and administration.
- Sought student feedback to improve activities, programs and services.
- Assisted in the development of budgets for student organizations.
After-School Tutor
Self-employeed
Compton
09.2021 - 02.2025
- Maintained a positive and encouraging learning environment for all students.
- Assisted neighborhood children with homework and cleared any confusions.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons.
- Assisted students in understanding and mastering course material by providing one-on-one instruction.
Volunteer
Centennial High School
Compton
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated and assisted with mock presidential election to enhance student engagement in civic participation.
- Educated students on who and what policies they were voting for.
- Fostered a positive environment to boost student participation in voting activities.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Teamed up with fellow volunteers to cultivate a supportive atmosphere for all participants.
- Arranged booths and tables for event participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Compton, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Strong communication
- Scheduling efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Language proficiency
- Active listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Principal's Honor Roll 2021-2025
Timeline
Council Member
Compton Unified School District
10.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Centennial High School
10.2024 - 10.2024
Leadership Student
Centennial High School
08.2024 - 06.2025
After-School Tutor
Self-employeed
09.2021 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles