Carly Penn

Horace Greeley High School Varsity Swim & Dive Team

Captain, four year Varsity member, 09/2020-Present

• Captain of the team Senior Year
• 2022 New York State Champions
• Lead the team through practices, meets, and bonding exercises
• Organize annual Community Service Project
• Donate food to the Northern Westchester Food Bank
• Donate toys to the Vista Fire Department Toy Drive

Medical Guide Club

President, Vice President, and Member, 09/2020-Present

• Bring in New York State physicians to teach students about various fields of medicine
• Arrange all club meetings, lectures, and events
• Run the club by organizing student meetings, leading members of the Executive committee, planning events, and reaching out to doctors
• Foster a connection with Horace Greeley High School and physicians within the community

Cancer Awareness Club

Executive, 09/2020-Present

• Raise $5,000 annually for Pediatric cancer through our club Relay for Life booth
• Organize bake sales, fundraisers, and toy drives
• Spread awareness in the community about numerous types of cancer and treatments
• Plan school wide events such as the annual Pink-Out in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month

Volunteer Madrichim Student Teacher at Religious School

First, Second, and Fourth Grade Teacher, 09/2019-Present

• Teach students the Hebrew language and Jewish culture
• Create lesson plans and engaging activities
• Lead a candy seder to teach students about Passover
• Make educational songs to help students remember Hebrew words and Jewish holidays

Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester Marlins Swim Team

Swimmer, 092021-Present

• Practice weekly developing technique, race strategies, physical and mental strength
• Mentor a younger teammate within our Big-Little Marlin Mentorship Program
• Competed in the Boys and Girls Club Nationals in St. Petersburg, FL
• Team won 1st Place
• Raced in the Shamrock Showdown Swim Meet in Richmond, VA

Babysitting

Babysitter, 03/2020-Present

• Care for children ages two months to twelve years old
• Cook, clean, and bathe the children
• Help the children with their homework
• Entertain the children through crafting, reading stories, and playing games
• Responsible for maintaining their daily routines and sleep schedules
• Comfort the children when they feel separation anxiety

Boys & Girls Club, Seven Bridges Field Club, and Willowbrook Swim & Tennis

Lifeguard & Swim Coach, 03/2021-Present

• Instruct on water safety, technique, and development of strokes
• Coach children ages two to thirteen years old
• Responsible for enforcing pool safety, maintaining proper chemical levels, and watching swimmers in the pool and deck areas
• Create swim team workouts and activities for lessons
• In charge of cleaning pool bathrooms, setting up lifeguard equipment, opening and closing umbrellas, watering plants, cleaning the pool deck, and vacuuming the pool

The North American Federation for Temple Youth: Yallah! Israel Program

Yallah! Israel Participant, 06/2022-08/2022

• Traveled throughout Israel learning about the Israeli culture and religions
• Spent a week as a training soldier in the Israeli Defense Force
• Taught a group of Israeli teens about American culture and the English language
• Educated on the everyday life of Israeli teens
• Practiced speaking the Hebrew language
• Attended lectures from individuals of both sides regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

• Gold Presidential Service Award
• Summa Cum Laude Society
• Four time Madrichim Service Award recipient