Avery Polak

724-766-5629
averyepolak@gmail.com

EDUCATIONAL/CAREER GOALS
To pursue a Bachelor of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice, attend law school, and
become a criminal defense attorney.

EDUCATION
North Catholic High School, Class of 2021
G.P.A.: 4.3

EXPERIENCE
Saint Kilian Parish School Extended Care (2016 - Present)
• Assist students with homework and studying afterschool
• Develop and implement fun and educational activities for grade school students
• Skills Gained: Leadership, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution

Leader & Creator of Tie-Dye for Essential Workers (2020)

• Created and lead a COVID-19 volunteer initiative to make 110 tie-dye shirts for
essential nursing home workers
• Skills Gained: Interpersonal, Creativity and Innovation, Project Management

Pittsburgh Food Bank Volunteer (2020-Present)

• Distribute boxes of frozen and fresh food to cars
• Assist with coordination of traffic to ensure safety
• Skills Gained: Communication, Organizational, Safety, Teamwork

National Honors Society Tutor (2019-Present)

• Aid students who are in need of help with their Spanish, Biology, Chemistry,
Religion, and English classes
• Skills Gained: Mentoring, Time Management, Active Listening

Therapy Dog Volunteer (2014-Present)

• Trained my dog to become a certified therapy dog in 2014
• Provide therapy dog visits to nursing home residents
• Skills Gained: Empathy, Respect, Patience, Verbal and Non-Verbal
Communication

World Vision Volunteer (2017-2018)

• Sorted, folded, and packed donated clothing for countries in need
• Skills Gained: Organizational, Knowledge on Machinery, Packaging
ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
FIRST Robotics Competition (2018-Present)

North Catholic/Pine Richland Aquatics/Oxford Athletic Club Swim Teams (2017-Present)

Model United Nations (2019-Present)

World Language Club (2018-Present)

Interact and Outreach Club (2018-Present)

Mandala Art Club (2019-Present)

AWARDS & HONORS

National Honors Society, May 2018
The National Honors Society recognizes and honors students who display excellence in
areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students in the William Joseph
Chaminade Chapter at North Catholic High School must maintain a minimum 4.25 GPA,
have a leadership role, and complete 40 service hours each year.

Academic Excellence Award, May 2020

Students receiving this award have earned Highest Honor Role for two semesters and
High Honor Role for one semester during the North Catholic school year.

SKILLS
• Website Design
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making Skills
• Networking Skills

REFERENCES
Available upon request