McKenzie Parks has extensive experience in tutoring, babysitting, volunteering, and extracurricular activities. She has volunteered with the American Red Cross, Vidant Medical Center, her school writing center, and for various community service projects. McKenzie has achieved high academic honors and awards. She is involved in leadership roles through Student Government, various clubs, and academic conferences and programs focused on medicine and public health.

1. McKenzie J Parks
108 Wisteria Ct.
Wallace, NC 28466
(910) 285-2446
kenz.parks@gmail.com
Work Experience
Aug 13 - Dec 13
Tutor/Teacher Assistant
Harrells Christian Academy
Grade 10
1 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 30
This opportunity has allowed me to interact with elementary school children and help
them to feel successful. I have helped them with homework and with reading, which has
been fulfilling for me.
Aug 12 - May 13
Babysitter/Tutor
Grade 9
6 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 232
After school, I had the ability to look after a third grader and tutor her. Not only did this
experience give me insight on the skills needed to be a responsible adult, but it also
allowed me to share my love for science and inspire her through simple at-home
experiments.
Volunteer Service
Aug 13 - Present
American Red Cross Youth Volunteer
Wilmington, NC
American Red Cross
Grades 10,11,12
Through the Cape Fear American Red Cross Chapter I have been able to participate in

2. youth events and blood drives which have allowed me to better understand the
importance of this organization and how lucky I am to take part in making a difference.
Nov 13 - Present
Volunteer
Wallace
Vidant
Grades 10,11,12
2 Hours/Week
My passion for medicine prompted me to volunteer at Vidant, which provided me with the
opportunity to interact with patients and get a feel of the medical atmosphere. This
experience only confirmed my desire to pursue medicine as a career.
Aug 13 - May 14
Writing Center
Harrells Christian Academy
Grade 10
2 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 50
The Writing Center allowed me to better my writing skills through helping others. I was
able to enhance the writing ability of other students and help them feel more confident in
their essays.
Feb 13 - Feb 13
Community Service
Harrells Christian Academy
Harrells Christian Academy
Grade 9
2 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 2
My classmates and I handmade Valentine's Day cards and had them delivered to local
nursing homes. This experience allowed me to humble myself and realize the simple
actions needed to make others feel appreciated.
Apr 12 - Apr 12
Community Service
Harrells Christian Academy
Harrells Christian Academy

3. Grade 9
Total Hours: 1
My classmates and I participated in a "Rake and Run" event. We raked and cleaned the
yard of one of our school's community members to show respect and help others.
Nov 12 - May 13
Community Service
Harrells Christian Academy
Harrells Christian Academy
Grade 9
1 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 60
My classmates and I were able to volunteer in an elementary classroom to help the
teachers and mentor the lower school students. This experience gave me the ability to be
a good role model for the kids to look up to.
Sep 12 - Oct 12
Community Service
Harrells Christian Academy
Harrells Christian Academy
Grade 9
1 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 8
My classmates and I volunteered to clean, paint, and create a safe space for girls at HCA
to workout. Teachers and parents will also use this room.
Nov 12 - Mar 14
New Hanover Hospital Jr Volunteer
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Grades 9,10
4 Hours/Week
Total Hours: 114
I was able to explore the environment of a hospital through being a Junior Volunteer. By
delivering flowers, discharging patients, and handling secretarial tasks, I gained an
inspiring insight on the duty of working in this setting, and I gained skills that will help
me in the future.
Extracurricular Activities

4. Feb 15 - Present
Student Ambassador Board
Grade 11
As our school is increasing in size, administrators observed a greater need for students
who would stand out and help with school events and tours. With this responsibility, I am
able to give back to my school and help in situations to give a greater connection to
prospective students. Through the application process to professional tasks, I have gained
a multitude of skills that I know will help me in the future.
Aug 14 - Present
Founder/ Leader of Harrells Health Club
Grades 11,12
I started a health club at my school to connect students with the same interests. I had
some trouble starting it the first year because we didn't have a health class to start a
HOSA chapter like I wanted, but this allowed me to create my own club. I designed this
club to tailor directly to the interests of students while still serving the community
through service projects. This experience taught me to be persistent with my goals and
that it is important to connect to others who share your interests.
Sep 14 - May 15
SGA Class President
Grade 11
Our Student Government Association serves as the voice of the students. I was elected to
serve as the class president, which afforded me the opportunity to speak up for my
classmates and serve them throughout the year.
Aug 12 - Present
Women of Faith
Grades 9,10,11,12
Since my freshman year, I have been a part of the Women of Faith club which is an
organization for female students to get together and grow in their faith through the help
and encouragement of others. I am honored to have the ability to be a leader of this club
my Junior and Senior years.
Oct 13 - Present
Science Olympiad
Grades 10,11
I am a part of my school's Science Olympiad team. It is an organization that allows you to

5. compete against other schools in events that are focused around science. Through these
competitions I am able to meet people who have the same interests as me while also
being able to learn more about science.
Mar 10 - May 12
Junior Beta Club
Grades 6,7,8
Mar 13 - Present
Senior Beta Club
Grades 9,10,11
I have been an active member of Senior Beta club through helping with service projects
and competing in state convention. I have participated in group talent, campaign skit and
multiple test competitions. My school won first in character skit at state convention and I
was able to help with practices and script revisions for Nationals. We worked hard and
placed first in the National Character Skit competition.
State FFA Convention
Grades 7,8,9
National FFA Convention
Grades 7,8,9
Aug 09 - Present
FFA
Grades 6,7,8,9
I was in charge of the Food Committee in 7th grade. I was the Historian in 8th Grade and
the Sentinel in 9th.
Awards/Certificates
May 15
Highest Average in AP English Language and Composition
Grade 11
I achieved the highest average in my AP English Language and Composition class.
May 15
Highest Average in AP Chemistry
Grade 11
I achieved the highest average in my AP Chemistry class.
Overall Highest Academic Average

6. Grade 10
I was able to attain the highest overall academic average in my sophomore year.
May 14
Highest Average in Honors English II
Grade 10
I had the highest average in my Honors English II class.
May 14
Highest Average in Honors Chemistry
Grade 10
I had the highest average in my Honors Chemistry class.
May 14
Highest Average in AP World History
Grade 10
I had the highest average in my AP World History class
May 14
Highest Average in Spanish
Grade 10
I had the highest average in my Spanish 1 class.
Mar 14
1st in Designer Genes
Grade 10
I won first place in the Designer Genes event at the Science Olympiad Regional
Competition.
Mar 14
1st in Anatomy & Physiology
Grade 10
I won first place in the Anatomy & Physiology event in the Science Olympiad Regional
Contest.

7. May 13
Highest Average in Geometry
Grade 9
I had the highest average in my Geometry class.
Skills/Academic Achievement
May 15
Chief Marshall
Through hard work in high school, I was able to be recognized as the Chief Marshall of
my Junior class.
Apr 14
National Society of High School Scholars
I am a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. This club gives a variety of
events to attend to visit colleges and also to have opportunities to visit major academic
events like Nobel Prize Week in Sweden.
Feb 14
Torch and Laurel Scholar
I was invited to be apart of the Torch and Laurel society, which supports high school
students in making a successful transition into college.
Music/Artistic Achievement
Jul 14 - Aug 14
1st Place for London Photography Competition
Grade 11
While I was at Cambridge for an academic program, they hosted a photo contest. When we
toured London, I got some friends and we went on a photo shoot to test our creativity by
taking unique photos around the city. I sent in a few of my photos. My favorite picture
won first place for the contest and others had special recognition. This experience made
me understand that not only can I excel in academics, but I also have an artistic side in
me.
Leadership
In August, 2014, I went to another medical camp through the National Student Leadership
Conference. This camp was at the Harvard Medical School and we were able to tour Harvard
University and the Medical School. We learned information about being in the medical field and
also got to practice basic skills of interviewing patients. I also participated in getting a credit for
Global Public Health through American University while I was there.

8. In August, 2013, I attended a medical camp through the National Student Leadership Conference
to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. This was an amazing trip where I was able to
suture a pig's foot, dissect a heart, and dissect an eyeball. I also learned a lot of valuable
information about myself and how to be a leader.
In July, 2013, I attended a medical camp at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill with the
National Youth Leadership Forum. This was another great experience in which I gained knowledge
about the medical field while also meeting others who will support me in the future.
In June, 2013, I was able to attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland for a People to
People medical camp. I was able to learn how to suture, check blood pressure, and a great amount
of other general information about the medical field.
I was able to attend the first Congress of Future Medical Leaders in February 2014. I had the
ability to listen to speeches made by major doctors and scientists, including two Nobel Prize
winners. I was also able to meet Jack Andraka, Brittany Wenger, and Dr. Connie Mariano, the
president's physician. I am attending the second Congress in November.
From December 26, 2013, to January 6, 2014, I was able to go to India and experience their
culture while helping in service projects. This was an amazing trip that allowed me to meet
awesome people while serving the community through building, painting, and donating.
In 2013 I was able to go on another People to People Program to the Presidential Inauguration. I
was able to experience DC in a time of excitement and change and also meet friends who inspired
me through their varied interests.
The summer of 2012 I went on a People to People Leadership Program to Australia for two weeks.
This was my first experience out of the country without my family and it was an experience that
sparked my love for traveling. Through this program, I was able to meet others who loved to travel
while learning about the culture of Australia.
Additional Information
I was able to apply to attend Noble Week in Sweden through an application process with the
National Society of High School Scholars. Out of over 200 applicants, I was one of the scholars
selected to attend in December 2014. I was able to sit in on lectures by the Nobel Laureates, and I
was amazed at how long it took for their work to be recognized. The laureates were a great
inspiration and partaking in Noble Week was an awesome experience. Not only did I get to feel a
connection with these scientists, but I also got to experience the culture of Sweden.
From July 6th to August 3rd, I was able to attend Cambridge University for a month long academic
enrichment program. I chose Medicine and the Brain as my major class, and I chose Medical
Science as my minor class. This was an amazing experience because I was able to learn so much
unique information specified to my interests, such as traveling and medicine.
During my spring break in 2014, I went to South America and Antarctica. I was able to experience
the different cultures through trying new foods and being taught about their society. I was also

9. able to see the beauty of nature through Bolivian salt flats and the unique sights of Antarctica.
This was a mind-opening experience that I will never forget.
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 I was able to go out of the country to Canada to have a unique vacation
with my friends and family. We were able to enjoy different experiences ranging from cave
hunting to cliff diving. These experiences were just the beginning of my love for adventure and
traveling.