G R A D U A T I O N E - P O R T F O L I O

Denise Cheng

Mission Statement

I aspire to direct my life in a meaningful way that will allow me to find my best self and build a sense of inner peace. I endeavour to motivate myself to reach my full potential

in everything I do despite the situation. I will incorporate the experiences and knowledge I gain throughout life to

shape who I am and what I will become.

I challenge myself to stay true to my values and not be swayed by anyone or anything. To have my own thoughts

and opinions. To be a unique individual.

To be myself and be proud of it.

Values

Health & Fitness

Family & Friends

Positivity

Fun

Perseverance

Integrity

Genuinity

Goals & Visions

Academics: I hope to stay motivated and achieve the best marks of my high school career to finish on a strong note.

Sport: I will use every practice to my advantage and compete as hard as I can.

Health & Fitness: I aim to eat healthier and cut out most junk foods from my diet.

Relationships: I will solve conflicts immediately instead of putting it off which worsens the problem.

Personal: I will learn to play the guitar.

Skills

Baking/Cooking

Volleyball

Running

Piano

Leadership skills

Team work

Organizational skills

Resume

DENISE CHENG 393 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 2W5 m. 778.237.3963 e. denise9cheng@gmail.com

PROFILE I am an extremely energetic, patient, and hardworking individual with great passion working with people of all ages. I can work independently as well as a team. I have excellent organizational abilities and I am reliable and trustworthy. EDUCATION Crofton House School, Vancouver, BC Completing Grade 11 Anticipated to Graduate: 2013 EXPERIENCE

BABYSITTER 2008 – Present Neighbourhood and Family Friends

Supervised children while providing a safe, enjoyable environment

Prepared snacks and meals

Tutored in school subjects to help their studies CHILDREN CARE LEARNING ASSISTANT 2006 to 2007 Citygate Early Learning and Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

Interacted with preschool children between 3-5 years of age

Prepared and conducted playgroup activities including games and meals

Supported, assisted, and coordinated with Early Learning Leaders

Worked with various assistant and leaders as a team

OFFICE ASSISTANT 2011 Sunlife Financial, Burnaby, BC

Filed important documents for safekeeping

Categorized legal documents

Created Excel documents BIKING INSTRUCTOR 2011 Pedalheads Bike Camps, Vancouver, BC

Supervised and interacted with children between 3-11 years of age

Interacted with children’s parents

Created and conducted lesson plans to produce confident bikers

Coordinated with fellow instructors and worked with volunteers

Gave report cards to children’s parents BEAVER LEADER 2011 33rd Kerrisdale Centennial Scout Group, Vancouver, BC

Supervised and interacted with children between 5-7 years of age

Created an exciting program including field trips and camps

Organized fundraising activities

Held parent meetings

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

Languages

Fluent in English and Cantonese

Comprehensive knowledge in Mandarin and French

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet Awards and Certificates

Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Award Summer 2010

RCM Level 8 Piano Summer 2010

Certified in Standard First Aid Spring 2011

Chief Scout Award Spring 2011

Sports and Recreation

Crofton House School Junior Varsity Volleyball Team 2009 – 2010

Challenge 10 Outdoor Program 2010 – 2011

Vancouver Thunder Volleyball Club 2009 and 2011

Crofton House School Varsity Volleyball Team 2011

Artifact 1: Volleyball

Volleyball is an extremely big part of my life. I have been playing volleyball since I was 11 years old and I have been consistently playing on school teams and club teams. Not only is volleyball a form of exercise and fitness, it also allowed me to meet a lot of new friends and build self confidence. I have collected a lot of good memories from being on teams and the bond I share with all of my teammates.

Jerseys and MedalsU16 Thunder Volleyball Team

Artifact 2: Challenge10

Challenge 10 has impacted my life in so many ways. During the course, I was pushed to my limits and stepped out of my comfort zone. It taught me that I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to and it tested my self motivation and perseverance. I also made unforgettable memories with my fellow classmates and shared laughs that will last a life time.

Challenge 10 Block B Sweater Hiking in the snow at Garibaldi Provincial Park

Artifact 3: Baking

One of the many reasons I love baking is that I love putting a smile on people’s faces. I love making something that everyone can enjoy together and it is something that I have fun doing. I find baking very stress relieving because I’m just concentrating on the ingredients in front of me and thinking about what I can create with those ingredients. Baking gets me excited and I hope to create a food blog sometime in the future.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake

Black Forest Cake

Artifact 4: Music

Music has always played a very important part of my life. The iPod shown here has accompanied me everywhere I go for 5 years already. I relate to music at a very personal level because I can connect my emotions to a song and it is a direct way of expressing my feelings.

iPod & Concert Ticket

Artifact 5: Awards

These awards are special to me because they make me unique and they make me feel a sense of achievement. I think these awards represent the hard work and perseverance I put in in to achieving these awards. These awards are another source of motivation for me in times of difficulty.

Various awards

Artifact 6: Guitar

My mother bought this guitar for me on my 12th birthday, hoping that I would learn. This is an artifact that does not have any significance to me now but I hope it will in a year because I am determined to start learning this summer.

Guitar