Ava Porter

I support students, parents, teachers, and staff by circulating English, library, and textbooks. Manage Chromebook operations, including inspection, repair, and coordination of technical issues. I organize library resources and track finances for Chromebook invoices and fines. Another task assigned is monitoring student groups in the library to ensure they have a proper learning environment.

• I circulate library materials to enhance student access.
• I inspect, make work orders, and possibly repair Chromebooks, ensuring operational efficiency.
• I provide technology help to students/staff.
• I keep the library resources organized for improved accessibility and readiness.
• I monitor student groups to promote a productive atmosphere and provide them with the resources they need to thrive.

I have held this full-time job during the summer and it's my second year working this job. I performed a series of custodial tasks across MAPS (Cherry Creek Elementary School, Marquette Alternative High School, etc.) during 2025 and 2026 summer. Painted interiors and exteriors of doors, walls, and beams. Cleaned classrooms on rainy days and maintained school grounds through gardening and exterior cleaning.

• I ensure cleanliness and upkeep of various school environments to prep for the next school year.
• I collaborate with coworkers to divvy up the workload and get tasks done properly.
• I know my limits but I also push myself to try to learn new things, this job gets me out of my comfort zone.

This is a part-time job at the Anytime Fitness in Harvey that is spent maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and ensuring the equipment and facilities are up to high standards. Vacuumed, mopped, deep cleaned equipment, washed windows, and cleaned bathrooms floor to ceiling to ensure a positive and healthy environment for patrons.

• Worked quickly and efficiently around patrons to make sure not to get in the way of their routines.
• Collaborated with coworkers to create a thorough cleaning routine so everyone can be happy and healthy.
• Increased the rating and consistency that people showed up to use the facilities.

During my high school career at MSHS, I got a job where I mentored athletes aged 3 to 17 in gymnastics, fostering self-confidence, promoting their growth, and maintaining a safe environment. I facilitated effective communication among athletes, parents, and colleagues, ensuring comprehensive support for student success. I enjoyed watching the athletes succeed and knowing I had a part in that, along with sharing my love for the sport.

• I helped tailor training plans that enhanced athlete performance.
• I helped organize events and competitions, showcasing student progress, and rewarded them for any amount of growth towards the goals they had.
• I helped cultivate a positive team environment, boosting morale and motivation.

• I maintained a 3.85 GPA throughout all four years.
• I was a part of S.A.F.E. club from my sophomore to senior year.
• National Honors Society Member for all the years possible, doing volunteer hours coaching gymnastics to raise money for the sport, working in the CTE department at MSHS to help make hall passes, posters, and other tasks that needed to be finished.
• I was on the honor roll all four years of high school.
• I took AP psychology, AP Language and composition, and AP Literature and Composition.
• I graduated in May 2024 with honor.