McKenna Pace

Phone: 801-710-5655
mckpace@gmail.com
Education
San Diego State University
Major: Biology with Marine Biology emphasis (Pre-Biology)
Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Expected Graduation: May 2017
Ogden High School, Class of 2013
Honors Diploma
Un-weighted GPA: 4.0
Previous Activities
Girls soccer team member (2009-2010)
Member of Future Business Leaders of America (2009-2011)
Girls basketball team member (2009-2013)
o Varsity captain (2011-2012)
Girls golf team member (2010-2013)
o Varsity captain (2012-2013)
Member of Health Occupation Students of America (2010-2012)
o Club Secretary (2012-2013)
Member of National Honor Society (2011-2013)
Utah State Academic Olympiad participant (2012-2013)
Academic Awards
Ogden High School Sterling Scholar in Science (2013)
Utah High School Activities Association Academic All-State Award for
basketball and golf (2013)
Ogden High School Tiger Pride Award winner (2013)
San Diego State University Deans List (Fall 2013, Spring 2014)
Current Activities
Undergraduate volunteer/assistant in Jeremy Longs Marine Ecology lab at
SDSU
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society member
University Honors Program member
Work Experience
January 2014 present; Undergraduate TA, Biology 204L SDSU (Unpaid)
Responsibilities: give one presentation to the class, help grade various assignments,
help set up for exams, help students during the labs, proctor quizzes and
exams during lab, and set up lab demonstrations
August 2014 present; Academic Mentor, SDSU Residential Education
Responsibilities: assisting freshman residents in academic affairs, offering advice
and guidance to residents, organizing and hosting programs to promote

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Phone: 801-710-5655
mckpace@gmail.com
academic success, ensuring the health and safety of the residence hall
community
December 2013 May 2014; Desk Assistant, SDSU Residential Education
Responsibilities: front desk management (checking student IDs, monitoring guests,
maintaining organization of residence hall activities/events)
May August 2013, May August 2014; Cashier/Receptionist, George S. Eccles
Dinosaur Park
Responsibilities: entrance desk (answering the telephone, booking
parties/reservations, admitting guests into the museum, working a cash
register, maintaining a clean museum) and gift shop (re-stocking the store,
keeping the store clean, using a cash register using a POS system)
June October 2011; Cook/Cashier, Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Responsibilities: making fries, hamburgers, etc., taking customers orders,
delivering food to the customer, cleaning the dining/kitchen/prep room, etc.