Tressa Parkes tmparkes2@gmail.

com

I am a passionate student who strongly believes in working in the

community at all levels. I am committed to advancements in education and
am a strong believer in equality for all. I am a creative person who finds ways
to make creativity and functionality meet.

EXPERIENCE SKILLS
Adaptability
Business Project Manager ​— F
​ IRST Robotics Competition
Teamwork
(FRC) team 3243
August 2016 - Present Creativity

● Contacted and met with companies throughout Utah to engage Open- Minded
in collaborations
Professional Communication
● Managed marketing, communication, and fundraising projects
● Created photographs and newsletters to advertise our team Time Management
● Communicated with multiple groups of people to complete a Self-Motivated
common task
Leadership

Teen Council Member and Planned Parenthood Working knowledge of

Ambassador ​— Planned Parenthood Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
August 2017- Present

● Taught members of the community sexual education alongside

other educators AWARDS
● Stood as a resource and educator to peers
● Spoke with legislators about pros and cons of bills in progress Outstanding Achievement in
Photography
● Participated in community events relating to Planned May 2017 From the Academy
Parenthood for Math Engineering and
Science

Refugees Exploring the Foundations of Undergraduate Wasatch County Visual Arts

Education in Science (REFUGES) Afterschool Program Sterling Scholar Semi-
Finalist
Intern —
​ University of Utah February 2019
August 2017- May 2018

● Tutored 7-12 graders in Math, Science, History, and English

ACTIVITIES
● Actively sought out students who need assistance
● Found new ways to teach if current methods are not sticking
Yearbook Photography
August 2016- May 2018

EDUCATION
FIRST Robotics Member
August 2015-present
Academy for Math Engineering and Science, M
​ urray Utah
August 2015 - May 2019

● GPA 3.9
● Concurrently Enrolled at The University of Utah
● 37 total credit hours by high school graduation in May 2019