Jessica Rhee

rjessica11015@gmail.com | (404) 713-3290 | Conyers, GA

EDUCATION
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology | Conyers, GA | Weighted GPA: 4.82 | Unweighted GPA: 3.96
● Class Rank: 9 of 462
Point University | West Point, GA | Dual Enrollment (4 semesters)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Utilizing FGE to Improve Agricultural Health September 2022 – May 2023
● Collaborated with a partner in developmental, research, and presentation stages of environmental sustainability studies
● Led experimental procedures in a professional manner, meeting in the lab 2-3 times a week, to test antibiotic sensitivity discs and
conduct experiments to compare the effectiveness of fresh garlic extract and conventional antibiotics
● Analyzed data from Kirby-Bauer test using ANOVA and T-tests of the extract’s effect on Agrobacterium Tumefaciens
● Recognitions: U.S. Agency for International Development Award, National Geographic Award, 1st Place Award at Rockdale
Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Georgia Science and Engineering Fair - Grand Champion Award, Finalist for Regeneron:
International Science and Engineering Fair
Using Beano on English Ivy to Create Cellulosic Ethanol September 2021 – January 2022
● Developed a way to create a sustainable source of fuel with procedures involving calorimetry, autoclaving, distillation
● Determined that English Ivy can be used as a fuel source through its heat of combustion using calorimetry
● Recognitions: 1st Place Award at Rockdale Regional Science and Engineering Fair
The Effect of Cellulase Enzymes on Plant Material to Create Cellulosic Ethanol September 2020 – January 2021
● Developed a research project that would allow an alternate source of cellulosic ethanol using invasive plant species
● Recognitions: Freshman Poster Session Winner
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
General Ray Davis Middle School String Orchestra | Tutor | Stockbridge, GA August 2020 – Current
● Help middle school students learn violin, viola, cello, and bass techniques along with performance skills
● Facilitate music theory lessons and taught sight-reading and ensemble playing to help build musical proficiency
● Lead group rehearsals and one-on-one lessons to provide individual guidance based on each student’s skill level and learning style
Team Abrams | Youth Organizer | Atlanta, GA October 2022 – November 2022
● Assisted in Phone Banking, Text Your Friends, Social Media, Digital Organizing for upcoming and ongoing campaign
● Coordinated and executed online fundraising efforts by reaching out to potential donors/supporters using the Impactive app
LEADERSHIP
RMSST Student Council | Vice President of Content Marketing | Conyers, GA August 2021 – Current
● Project Manager for Service-Learning Projects: Back-to-School-Week, National Student Leadership Week, and Heart Week
● Oversee appointment of Chairs for Faculty Appreciation, Faculty Birthdays, Fall Ball, Professional Appreciation Days
● Lead events for the student body and faculty; planned annual Fall Ball, organized school event calendar and community outreach
Camera Club | Social Media Manager and Senior Representative | Conyers, GA November 2022 – Current
● Create, format, and edit memory books each year while coordinating with faculty and students for the student body on Canva
● Design a picture layout for senior portraits hung in the school hallways
● Organize year-end online forms using Microsoft Forms for student portrait photo submissions
VOX ATL Teen Communications | Teen Staff and Facilitator | Atlanta, GA August 2020 – Current
● Brainstorm, write, and edit articles about Korean media, posted on the VOXATL website for a more diverse audience
● Actively engaged with the online community through social media and interactive features to promote my writing pieces
Asian American Pacific Islander Stem Student Union | President | Conyers, GA September 2021 – December 2022
● Created, printed, and hung flyers during AAPI month using Canva to encourage students to embrace diverse cultures and support
the empowerment of Asian American and Pacific Islander students in future STEM careers
● Planned and managed social gatherings and events that consist of activities like table tennis, snack area, and badminton
EXTRACURRICULARS
Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra | Violin | Athens, GA October 2018 – Current
● Play a professional-level concert in Athens open to the general public after 15 hours of rehearsal
● Play in an orchestra with renowned conductors/composers with other talented musicians across the state
Rockdale County Honor Orchestra | Concertmaster | Conyers, GA February 2022 – Current
● Participate in the Honor Ensemble consisting of the top 25 student-musicians in Rockdale County as the orchestra’s concertmaster
● Rehearse for around 10 hours over one weekend to deliver a professional-level concert in Rockdale open to the general public
Rockdale Chamber Orchestra | Second Violin | Conyers, GA November 2020 – Current
● Perform for ceremonies and school events including Black History Month Performances and Rockdale High School Chorus recital
● Played several pieces for a Christmas recital and service at Rockdale Baptist Church after 20 hours of rehearsal for three weeks
RMSST Summer STEAM Camp | Lead Counselor | Conyers, GA June 2021 - July 2023
● Worked with other camp counselors to organize and create STEM labs and activities for rising 5th-8th grade students
● Facilitated team-building exercises, workshops, and STEM sessions like making DNA necklaces, making slime, and tie-dying
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Native/Bilingual Proficiency in English; Native/Bilingual Proficiency in Korean; Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish
Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Proficient in Canva, Proficient in Microscopy, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing
Recognitions: Principal’s List (5 semesters), Korean American Scholarship Foundation Recipient