Turks Without Borders Program
Deniz Dogan
Nusin Van Winkle
Dallas,TX
2
years of professional experience
Adaptable and dependable student with experience helping in community, library, and healthcare environments. Strong attention to detail, time management, and clear communication. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Turkish, with solid Microsoft and Google Workspace skills.
Work History
Turks Without Borders Program
1 Year 8 Months- Engaged in thorough English conversations with Turkish peers
- Developed question and conversation lists to work on with teachers and American as well as Turkish students
- Switching between Turkish and English to develop understanding of English while giving feedback
Texas Health Frisco Volunteen Program
2 Months- Supported daily volunteer activities, following staff instructions and adapting quickly to changing needs around the hospital
- Organized supplies, materials, and food, maintaining orderly spaces for staff and patient use
- Prepared donated items and resources, used for patient care ensuring accurate sorting and placement, along with patient satisfaction
Highland Park Library Volunteer
1 Year 3 Months- Shelved returned books, maintaining organized circulation areas and easy staff and customer access.
- Checked in and checked out library items using circulation procedures and records.
- Assisted customers with locating books, computers, and reference materials
- Assisted with organizing creative/art activities for children and customers
Education
High School Diploma
- 4.321 GPA
- Completed AP course in AP Biology, AP World History
- Current APs: AP Chemistry, Post-AP Medical Microbiology/Pathophysiology, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP Language and Composition
- Awarded honors in Honors World Geography (2025), Honors Geometry (2025), Honors English (2025), and AP World History (2026)
- Awarded violin achievement-related honors in Varsity Orchestra (2025-2026)
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
- National Honor Society Member (2026-present)
- Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Orchestra- violinist (2024-present), Turks Without Borders- a cultural exchange program that connects English-learning Turkish students with young members of the Turkish community in America to teach Turkish students english skills (2025-present), Texas Health Frisco Volunteer- a summer community service program that allows high school students to gain exposure to hospital operations through assisting staff and patients (2026)
- Tri M Music Honor Society Member (2026-present)
- Highland Park Health Occupations Students of America- a healthcare club that exposes high school students to different categories of the medical and scientific field and allows them to compete in a chosen scientific category ( historian-2025-present)
- Dallas Youth Strings Outreach- a student-run string ensemble that plays string music at local community events and nursing homes (member- 2024 present, vice president- 2025-present)
- Highland Park Model United Nations- an academic simulation of the United Nations where students role-play as delegates to debate and resolve global issues (secretary- 2026-present)
- Awarded Gold Medal in the Grand Concours National French Exam
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent communication
Fluent in English
Spanish
and Turkish speaking
reading
and writing
Proficient with Microsoft Word
Excel
and all Google Applications
Timeline
Texas Health Frisco Volunteen Program
Christina Lapsley
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Turks Without Borders Program
Nusin Van Winkle
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Highland Park Library Volunteer
Kortney Nelson
08.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Highland Park High School
High School Diploma
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