Noelle Elzinga

3652 Brentwood Street

Norton Shores, MI 49441
(231) 740 - 2497
noellemarie1116@icloud.com
Education
Mona Shores High School – Norton Shores, MI 49441
● Diploma – Pending May 2022
● Significant Areas of Study: AP United States Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP World History, AP Capstone Seminar, AP Calculus AB, AP
Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Capstone Research, AP Spanish, Honors Biology, Honors English, and College Prep Chemistry
● Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.275
● Cumulative Unweighted Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.000
● Cumulative Class Ranking: 7 of 303
Work Experience
● Polka Dot Paisley Boutique - Muskegon, MI (July 2021 - Present)
● Handling monetary transactions efficiently
● Packaging customer purchases with flair
● Assisting clients with their fashion needs
● Greeting customers in a friendly manner
● Developing sales interaction and communication skills in a diverse and dynamic environment
Volunteer Experience
● Prepared meals for the less fortunate with Kids’ Food Basket
● Walked the dogs of elderly individuals in my community
● Visited the elderly at Oak Crest Manor Assisted Living Facility
● Entertained nursing home residents by playing the piano
● Played the viola at the Muskegon Museum Festival of Trees
● Supervised numerous children under the ages of 11 at Churchill Elementary School and Ross Park Elementary School
● Tutored peers on various academic subjects
Achievements
● Received Nikolas Wypa Scholarship Award (2015)
● Received Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading Varsity Letter Recognition (2020)
● Individual and Team Academic All-State (2020 - 2022)
● All-District Honorable Mention (2020)
● All-Regional Honorable Mention (2020)
● Earned AP Scholar with Honor Award (2021)
● Scored a 4 on AP Biology and AP Capstone Seminar advanced placement examinations
● Scored a 5 on AP World History and United States Government and Politics advanced placement examinations
Activities
● Piano Lessons (2008 - 2020)
● Took constructive criticism from my instructor to improve my skill set and performance of the piano
● Orchestra (2014 - 2019)
● Took constructive criticism from my instructor to improve my skill set and performance of the viola
● Entertained guests at a local festival by performing in a quartet with my peers
● Performed in the presence of judges and received a high score for our recital
● Honors Orchestra (2016 - 2018)
● Selected by conductor to be a valued participant in a distinguished ensemble
● Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative (2016 - 2018)
● Attended leadership conference as a representative of Mona Shores Middle School and learned skills to benefit my role as a leader
● Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading (2016 - 2022)
● Communicated effectively with numerous team members
● Took constructive criticism from my coach to improve my skill set and performance
● Facilitated school spirit by performing at pep rallies
● Motivated the two-time state champion football team to victory by performing encouraging chants
● Learned how to execute challenging routines under high pressure circumstances
● Participated in the competitive cheerleading state finals on multiple occasions against talented opponents
● Student Senate (2016 - 2022)
● Elected as class Vice-President by my peers (2018 - 2019)
● Empowered peers to work diligently and maintain optimism when faced with adversity
● Contributed to sustaining Mona Shores High School’s impeccable standard of excellence
● Engaged in purposeful conversations with others and welcomed diverse thoughts, opinions, and suggestions
● Exhibited dedication and enthusiasm toward worthwhile objectives
● National Honors Society (2020 - 2022)
● Collaborated with peers to provide outstanding service for our community
● Acted as a beacon of light during difficult times
Skills
● Well versed in academics, athletics, and the arts
● Detail-oriented
● Effective communication and leadership skills
● Determination and perseverance
● Proficient in problem-solving
● Impeccable work ethic