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Portrait of Dawn Parker

Honor Society® member

Dawn Parker

Courtesy Clerk / Bagger at Lira's Supermarket

  • English - Creative Writing
  • Class of 2026
  • USA

Member since November 2022

About

I am an extremely dedicated worker, both in school and out. I have consistently earned high grades in my classes, never earning less than an A. I always put my all into school, never turning in any assignments late and studying hard for my exams. I am currently a freshman at Fresno State University in the English - Creative Writing Program. I am also a first degree black belt in martial arts, practicing karate for more than 7 years.

Education

  • California State University Fresno

    English - Creative Writing

    2022 – 2026

Honors and awards

  • English Department Student of the Year 2022

    This award was given to only one student from my high school graduating class. It signifies me as the best English student out of more than 500.

  • Golden State Merit Seal

    This is the award for excellent academic achievement throughout the four years of high school. In being given this award, I received recognition at my graduation.

  • California State Seal of Biliteracy

    I received this award for completing the highest level Spanish class offered at my high school as well as passing the accompanying exam. Over the course of my schooling, I have taken 6 years of Spanish class.

  • Visual and Performing Arts Department Outstanding Achievement

    I was one of two people to receive this award from the Dance department at my high school, demonstrating my high achievement in this class.

  • Honor Roll

    I was on the honor roll for every single trimester/semester of school from grades 3 - 12.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Author - Creative Writer

Graduate school interests

Fresno State Masters of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing

Outside the classroom

- Writing
- Reading
- Karate
- Photography
- Listening to Music

Experience

  • Courtesy Clerk / Bagger

    Lira's Supermarket

    Jun 2021 – Aug 2022

  • Freight

    Lira's Supermarket

    Jun 2021 – Aug 2022

Volunteering

  • Working at Various Community Events

    Joseph Sims Elementary School

    Oct 2018 – Oct 2022

  • Classroom Aid, Grading, and Tutoring

    Joseph Sims Elementary School

    Aug 2018 – May 2022

  • TnT (Teachers in Training) Member: Helping in the Lil Samurai Class

    Kovar's Satori Academy

    Aug 2018 – Mar 2020

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Advanced