Zoey Smith
Mililani,HI
Summary
Dedicated junior with extensive experience in speech and debate, enhancing public speaking abilities. Proven leader in youth mentorship and swim instruction, focusing on personalized lesson plans that promote skill development and safety. Passionate about inspiring others through effective communication and supportive guidance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
MTA Aquatics Program
Hawaii, Hawaii
11.2025 - Current
- Instructed children in swim lessons, emphasizing water safety and building confidence in aquatic skills.
- Developed and tailored lesson plans to meet individual children's needs and comfort levels.
- Monitored activities to maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all participants.
Education
Homeschooled
08-2026
Skills
- Performance assessment
- Leadership development
- Lesson planning
- Communication
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Aquatic safety
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics:
- Participated in Kraken Girls Varsity Soccer, 4th place in LSSL league 2025-26 season
- Participating in Kraken Girls Varsity Volleyball LSSL league 2026-27 season
Make-A-Wish Hawaii Youth Council: Member, 2026-27 Executive Planning Committee
- Planning fundraiser with a target amount of $15,000
- Attending and supporting MAWH at events
- Being a Youth advocate for MAWH's mission
Climate Future Forum Event Director: 2026-27
- Planning and finalizing state capitol events
- Facilitating Legislative Participation at Events
Awards
- Game Changer of the Year, HSJGA, 2023, ages 14+
- STEM Badge recipient, CAP
- Full-ride scholarship to High School Leaders Summit, Leadership Institute, Washington D.C
- Full-ride scholarship to Boston youth leadership school, Leadership Institute
- 8th place Impromptu speaking, Regional championship, 2024-2025
- Regionally qualifying Team Policy Debate competitor, 2024-2025
- Regionally qualifying Open Interpretation competitor, 2024-2025
- 1st place Regional Impromptu champion, National Qualifying, 2025-2026
- 6th Place Regional Informative competitor, National Qualifying, 2025-2026
Recognitions
- Letter of recognition, TeenPact Leadership Schools, Hawaii Representative Elijah Perry, 2023
- Top of Class distinction, Leadership Institute, 2023
- Excellence in Aerospace Education program, Civil Air Patrol, 2023-2024
- Cadet of the Month, Civil Air Patrol, March, 2024
- Cadet color guard member, Civil Air Patrol, 2024
- 2nd place team, Statewide Cadet Competition, Civil Air Patrol, 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Awana program, Five-year student leader in Cubbies (toddlers) group
- Church, Volunteer in numerous VBS programs (Vacation Bible Schools)
- Church, Mission to help serve at a distribution center for victims of the Lahaina fires
- CERT, Certified CERT member with the State of Hawaii Department of Emergency Management
- Hawaii Food Bank, Volunteer
Associations
- CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
- NCFCA - National Christian Forensics and Communication Association
- AWANA program
- Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and Professional Rescuer
- CAP - Civil Air Patrol
- HSJGA - Hawaii Junior Golf Association
- Leadership Institute
- MAWH - Make-A-Wish Hawaii
- CFF - Climate Future Forum
Timeline
Swim Instructor
MTA Aquatics Program
11.2025 - Current
Homeschooled