MICHELLE J.

KELLY
610.999.2428 | michellekelly2023@gmail.com | Wynnewood, PA
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University | Schreyer Honors College University Park, PA
College of Engineering | B.S. in Computer Science Class of May 2027
Eberly College of Science | Minor in Mathematics GPA: 4.00/4.00
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Penn State Department of Computer Science & Engineering University Park, PA
Learning Assistant | Grader Jan 2024 – Present
• Assisted professor and team of eleven other graders to evaluate and provide thorough feedback on programming assignments for
over 580 students weekly in CMPSC 132 (Python Data Structures & Algorithms)
• Guided students in brainstorming for projects and debugging code by asking probing questions and reviewing material in office hours
Association for Women in Computing University Park, PA
Active Member Aug 2023 – Present
• Attended weekly meetings and activities to develop technical skills and explore the professional realm of computing, meeting with
corporate sponsors and learning about over 20 career opportunities in an inclusive community that encourages females in STEM
• Engaged in community events, including volunteering at an elementary school, to encourage young women to pursue tech studies
Lower Merion High School Computer Science Club Ardmore, PA
Vice President | Girls Hackathon Director | Girls Who Code Coordinator Sep 2022 – May 2023
• Planned and competed in coding competitions, including annual Girls Hackathon for over 110 female and non-binary students
from local schools and annual nation-wide coding competition with over 500 participants
• Inspired 180 4th and 5th grade girls to pursue programming by teaching skills such as binary, block coding, and drones
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Snap Custom Pizza Bryn Mawr, PA
Artisan (Restaurant Team Member) Jun 2022 – Present
• Crafted over 500 made-to-order pizzas and salads per shift for online and in-house orders in a team of 9 by preparing ingredients,
engaging with customers, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and adhering to food safety guidelines
• Managed closing shifts of 4 people to thoroughly clean and lock restaurant and report nightly sales to General Manager
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
Alpha Kappa Psi Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity University Park, PA
Webmaster | Inductee Class Secretary Sep 2023 – Present
• Orchestrated and hosted brotherhood and campus-wide professional, philanthropic, and fundraising events with an inductee class
of 28 while developing professional, networking, and interviewing skills through resume workshops and professional presentations
• Designed and published an entirely new website for the Penn State chapter of the fraternity, working with members of the
executive board and the brotherhood to compile resources, information, and images for the site
Best Buddies International King of Prussia, PA / University Park, PA
Pennsylvania Student Advisory Board Chair | Chapter President Sep 2017 – Present
• Fundraised over $13,000 with over 150 individual donors for non-profit organization by recruiting sponsors and donors to promote
the mission of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, while expanding membership by 120% as 2-year chapter president
• Chaired 14-person PA Student Advisory Board and liaised to 30-person general Philadelphia Advisory Board including PA Staff
to recommend improvements and share data, representing over 6,000 student participants statewide
Philly Friendship Circle Bala Cynwyd, PA
Alumni Leadership Committee Member | Teen Advisory Board Liaison | Teen Board Mentor Sep 2017 – Present
• Directed 40-person Teen Advisory Board by leading activities for over 250 organization participants and acting as student
representative to organization’s Executive Board in Jewish community supporting those with special needs
• Executed three major annual events—walk, gala, and art show—that collectively raised over $500,000 by recruiting corporate
sponsors, cold-calling and writing letters to community members, creating advertisement graphics, and planning logistics
Penn State Dance MaraTHONTM University Park, PA
Education Liaison | OPPerations Committee Member Aug 2023 – Present
• Educated 30-person committee weekly about the Four Diamonds Organization, which provides financial and emotional support for
families at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital affected by pediatric cancer
• Maintained organization, safety, and cleanliness in the Bryce Jordan Center by performing set-up, maintenance, and tear-down
shifts during THONTM, the 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping student-run dance marathon to provide funds for Four Diamonds
HONORS, SKILLS, & INTERESTS
Honors: Best Buddies Champion of the Year of Eastern Pennsylvania (2021), Dean’s List (1/1), National Merit Scholarship
Semifinalist (2023), The President Walker Award (2024), Schreyer Academic Excellence Award (2023)
Skills: Intermediate Proficiency: Java, Python; Working Proficiency: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Solidworks, Swift
Interests: Acadia, Boba, Boxing, F45, NYT Games, Måneskin, Paris, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Running, SCUBA Diving, Waterskiing