Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Legal Civic Engagement
Travel Cultural Experiences
Awards
References
Community Service Volunteer Work
Leadership Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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Zaniah McDowell

Gastonia,North Carolina

Summary

A reflective and ambitious student, guided by curiosity and a commitment to growth. Dedicated to transforming challenges into opportunities for learning, she seeks to engage with diverse perspectives, pursue excellence, and leave a lasting impact on both her community and the wider world.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Prosecuting Teen Court Attorney

01.2025 - Current

Model & Prom Stylist

Bedazzled Prom & Bridal
01.2024 - Current

Employee

Publix Super Markets
Gastonia, NC
01.2022 - Current

Education

High School Diploma - true

Piedmont Community Charter School (PCCS)
Gastonia, NC
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
05-2026

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Coordination
  • Mentoring
  • Peer Counseling
  • Multicultural Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Criminal law
  • Court procedures
  • Case interpretation
  • Client representation

Legal Civic Engagement

  • Prosecuting Teen Court Attorney, 2024-Current
  • Teen Court Summit Winner, 2025

Travel Cultural Experiences

  • Exchange Student, Germany, London, 2024
  • Exchange Student, Peru, 2025

Awards

  • 2024 AKA Silver Debutante Winner
  • Teen Court Summit Winner - Prosecuting Attorney, 2025
  • Optimist International Essay Competition Winner
  • Teens Changing Gaston County Grant Recipient - $750
  • Patriot Pride - 3 Years of A Honor Roll

References

  • Anne Mallone, PCCS, anne.mallonee@pccharter.org
  • Raj Mirchandani, Employer, rajm8810@gmail.com
  • Destiny Feemster, Academic Coach, destinynfeemster@gmail.com
  • Rhonda McCurry, English Teacher, PCCS, rhonda.mccurry@pccharter.org

Community Service Volunteer Work

  • Meals on Wheels - Assisted in meal delivery to community members
  • Volunteer Love Week, Elevation Church - Packaged 25,000 meals for shelters, 2024
  • Fundraised for March of Dimes and Levine's Children Network
  • Participated in Upward Bound Program, supporting college readiness initiatives

Leadership Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Council, Class President, 2022-2024
  • National Honor Society (NHS), Vice President (Junior), President (Senior)
  • Top Teens of America, 1st Vice President, 2025-Current
  • Bible Club, Co-Leader, Freshman Year-Current
  • Kind Minds Club, Freshman Year- Current
  • Multicultural Club, Member, Freshman Year-Current
  • Yearbook Staff, Editor & Publisher, 2 Years
  • Varsity Cheerleader, 2 Years
  • Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy
  • Student Leadership Graduate, Elevation Church, 2024-2025
  • Girl Scouts, Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior

Timeline

Prosecuting Teen Court Attorney

01.2025 - Current

Model & Prom Stylist

Bedazzled Prom & Bridal
01.2024 - Current

Employee

Publix Super Markets
01.2022 - Current

High School Diploma - true

Piedmont Community Charter School (PCCS)

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Gaston College
Zaniah McDowell