HELLO, I'M
Jillian Pompo
About Me
My name is Jillian Pompo and I am a senior at South Lyon East High School in South Lyon, Michigan. I live with my parents, brother, sister, and pet cat. Throughout my high school years, I have taken learning seriously, and I have challenged myself academically by taking various honors and AP classes. Outside of school, I was a captain of my school's cross country team, a member of the varsity soccer team, secretary of National Honor Society, and a Girl Scout. My experiences in these extracurricular activities have taught me many important things such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, and babysitting. After high school, I plan to attend a university, and afterwards, I would like to become an Occupational Therapist.
Skills
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Proficient in Microsoft programs
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Proficient in Google programs
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Can speak Spanish
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Good communication skills
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A team player
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Good leadership skills
Extracurricular Activities
Cross Country
I joined cross country my sophomore year after a girl on the soccer team suggested it to me. I had many great experiences being on this team like attending camp on the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore each year, and I also had some negative ones like getting shin splints my junior and senior year. Despite these challenges, I learned how to maintain a positive attitude when things get tough because I had to put my own problems aside and continue to be a good captain throughout my senior year.
Soccer
I have been on the varsity soccer team all four years I attended East. It was a great experience being able to play a varsity sport my freshman year. Through soccer, I have learned a lot about teamwork and how to have patience with other people. Similar to cross country, I suffered an injury during the preseason my senior year, but I still helped lead the team.
National Honor Society
I have been a part of NHS since my junior year. At the end of my junior year, my classmates voted me as our secretary. Through this, I learned a lot about responsibility and time management because I had to create a calendar for the whole year and assist with sending emails and taking notes.
Girl Scouts
I have been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. I earned my Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. For my Gold Award project, I started a quilting program at a nursing home. I have also participated in many different acts of community service such as participating in an event in which kids with speical needs can meet Santa, serving a holiday dinner to elderly people, and making easter baskets for people who are less fortunate. I have learned a lot about putting others before yourself through this program.
Babysitting
I babysit consistently for a family in my subdivison during the school year and over the summer. I pick them up from school/summer camp and hang out with them at their house or sometimes go to their country club so they can swim. I also babysit for a couple other families on the weekend and during the school year but not as consistently. I have learned about being responsible from babysitting.
Education
South Lyon East High School
Relevant Courses
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Honors English 9 and 10
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AP Government and U.S. Politics
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AP Language and Composition
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AP Statistics
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AP Spanish
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PEERS (helping students with disabilities)
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Reading and Writing for the College Bound
Honors and Awards
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Honor roll (four years)
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Principal's list (four years)
Work Samples
This is a presentation I made about Autism Spectrum Disorder for my PEERS final. It is important because it is related to my desired career field and it shows my research abilities and presentation skills.
This is a formal lab report I did in my Physics class after we did an experiment about Hooke's Law. This shows my ability to understand topics I learned and use them to explain the experiment we did.
This is a research paper I wrote in AP Government about school shootings and how they affect our government. It showcases my knowledge on current events and our government and my writing skills.
This is an essay I wrote about the book Blink and how it relates to our Justice system. It shows my ability to take what I learned from a book and relate it to real life ideas.
This is an essay I wrote about having a foreign exchange student for my application for the honors college at Grand Valley State University. It provides a good example of my writing skills and gives some ideas regarding my character.