Kyle Phillips

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

(757) 763-0159, kyle.mit.phillips@gmail.com

PROFILE Current high school senior at Ocean Lakes Math and Science Academy with a
strong passion for STEM and community service. Keen interest in computer
programming and biomedical engineering as potential career pathways.

EDUCATION
Sep 2019 — Jun 2023 Ocean Lakes High School, Math and Science Academy, Virginia Beach, VA
• GPA: 4.6832 (W) and 4.0 (UW)
• SAT: 1580 (800 Math; 780 Reading)
• ACT: 36 (36 Math; 36 Science; 36 English; 36 Reading)
• PSAT/NMSQT: 1510 (760 Reading; 750 Math)
• AP Exam Scores
• 5: Calculus BC with AB Subscore, Chemistry, Computer Science A,
Computer Science Principles, English Language, European History,
Human Geography, Physics 1, Psychology, Statistics, US History
• 3: Latin

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2022 National Merit Semifinalist
2022 Daughters of the American Revolution Regional Good Citizen Award
2022 Eagle Scout
2022 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal
2022 National Honor Society Inductee
2022 AP Literature and Composition Dedicated Dolphin Award
2022 - 2019 Principal’s List (all quarters)
2022, 2021 AP Scholar with Distinction
2021 National Math and Science Institute (NMSI) Star Award
Aug 2021 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Employee Award
2021 Christopher Newport University Math Competition, 3rd Place Team
2021 AP Calculus BC Dedicated Dolphin Award
2021 AP Chemistry Dedicated Dolphin Award
2020 Latin Honor Society Inductee
2019 Scouts USA Order of the Arrow

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2022 — Present Lifeguard, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
• Red Cross certified lifeguard for city recreation center. Responsibilities include
facility maintenance, customer service, first aid, and medical support. 20-25 hours
per week.
Jun 2021 — Sep 2021 Student Trainee/Laborer, Defense Logistics Agency, Norfolk
• Full Time Summer hire as a WG-3 federal employee. Facilitated management,
induction, and distribution of government resources. 40 hours per week with
voluntary overtime.
Sep 2020 — May 2021 Chess Coach, Hampton Roads Scholastic Chess Club
 • Instructor and coach for beginning and intermediate chess players (ages 5 - 14)
from Old Donation School for the Gifted as well as members of the Hampton
Roads Scholastic Chess Club; 4+ hours per week.
Sep 2021 — Dec 2022 Referee, United States Soccer Federation
• Refereed youth soccer matches in both tournament and league play.

EXTRA- CURRICULAR AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Sep 2009 — Present Beach FC Soccer

• Defensive Player for Beach FC Advanced Soccer Rovers Team.
Sep 2011 — Present Scouts of America
• Eagle Scout, Troop Guide, Patrol Leader.
• Summit Bechtel Reserve High Adventure Trek, West Virginia (2020)
• Camp Gorton Summer Camp, New York (2019)
• Eagle Scout project involved planning, construction, and installation of 12 free
standing benches and 3 deck benches at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Sep 2019 — Present Class of 2023 Executive Board
• Special Events Committee (2019), Fundraising Committees (2020-Present) and
Treasurer (2020 – 2021)
Sep 2019 — Present Junior Classical League
• Club promoting the Latin language and the study of the classics.
• Treasurer (2020 - 2021); Secretary (2021 - 2022); President (2022 - Present)
Oct 2019 — Present Chemistry Club
• Club for passionate chemistry students who wish to explore higher level chemistry
experiments, topics, and opportunities.
• Chemistry Olympiad Participant and Competitive Score Achiever
Sep 2020 — Present Latin Honor Society
• Honor society for those who have demonstrated a passion for the Latin Language
in addition to strong academic performance in the language.
• Treasurer (2020 - 2021); Secretary (2021 - 2022); President (2022 - Present)
Sep 2020 — Present Beach Classical League
• City-wide chapter of the Classical League that includes participants from
surrounding middle and high schools who have taken/are taking Latin courses.
• Classical Game Creation Committee head (2021); President (2022 - Present)
Sep 2021 — Present Math Competition Team Member
• Competitor in local math competitions (AMC 10/12, Christopher Newport
University Annual Math Competitions, etc.)`.
Jun 2022 — Present National Honor Society
• Honor society with a heavy focus on service, character, scholarship, and
citizenship.
Sep 2019 — Jun 2020 JV Boys' Soccer
• Year-round soccer training/conditioning and member of JV Boys' Soccer team.
Nov 2018 — Mar 2020 Basketball, Courthouse Recreation League
• Recreational basketball team for high school students in Virginia Beach
Summer 2019 Summer Enrichment Program, University of Virginia
• Participant in residential, competitive summer program with interactive learning
experiences as well as planned activities that varied across spectrum of mental to
physical, individual to cooperative, and small group to whole group. Classwork
included literature studies, engineering, and critical thinking courses.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jun 2016 — Present Scouts of America
• Assisted with Eagle Scout projects in the community, Conservation Projects,
Shamrock Marathon Water Stands, Norfolk Scope and Harbor Park Concessions.
Sep 2017 — Present Teen Advisory Group, Kempsville Area Library
• Teenage focus group providing volunteers and feedback for library
programs/events.
Sep 2020 — Present Old Donation School Leadership Workshop
• Key leadership planner for alma mater magnet middle school program.

Sep 2020 — Jun 2021 Beach Mentorship Program

• Tutor for city youth during COVID-19 pandemic and virtual schooling.
Nov 2020 — Nov 2020 Junior Classical League (JCL)
• Volunteered with school chapter of the JCL at the Norfolk Food Bank.
Summer 2020 Eagle’s Nest Neighborhood Little Free Library (LFL)
• Led initiative to obtain Little Free Library for 70-home neighborhood; oversaw
fundraising, construction, and installation during COVID-19 pandemic
Sep 2018 — Sep 2020 Virginia Beach SPCA
• Volunteered with cattery and helped with the center's maintenance and cleaning
tasks.

SKILLS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS

Sep 2020 — Present Programming and Machine Learning
• Strong interest in computer science with a sub focus on machine learning. Featured
in Senior Project topic and research.
• ODU REYES Program Participant Summer of 2022 with focus on nuclear physics
and computer science topics.
Mar 2020 – Present Outdoor Adventures and Physical Fitness
• Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking,
White Water Rafting, Swimming, Weight Lifting
Oct 2019 — Present Lawn and Home Maintenance
• Lawn mowing/edging of elderly neighbor’s yard as well as general maintenance
tasks.
Mar 2022 Red Cross First Aid and Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Multi-week lifeguard training course that included practice with CPR, AED, water
saves, and general first aid.
Sep 2019 Virginia Beach Rock n Roll Half Marathon
• 13.1 mile race finishing 2nd in age group.
Nov 2019 – March 2020 MOS Word 2016/ MOS Excel 2016
• Microsoft Word/Excel certifications.