School Involvement
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Chess Club
[March 2020 - Present] [2 hours / 120 weeks]
- President & Founder (3 yrs)
- Grew membership fivefold from 8 to 50; worked with sponsors to develop diverse lesson plans; worked with administrators to establish a chess league
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DECA
[September 2021 - Present] [3 hours / 90 weeks]
- Vice President (1 yr) Member (2 yrs)
- Ran team meetings and organized community service events for 80+ members; provided mentorship to freshmen in the written competition segment
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National Honors Society
[October 2023 - Present] [2 hours / 42 weeks]
- Parliamentarian (1 yr) Member (1 yr)
- Networked with local community leaders to service 40+ volunteer events to ensure members discovered stories in their community; organized events to foster connectivity within the organization including the Cypress Assistance Missionarie (local food bank); record maintenance of 128 members
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UIL Academics
[November 2022 - Present] [Self-Study]
- Competitor (2 yrs)
- Participated in academic competitions: computer science and computer applications; grew my passion for cybersecurity; 2nd place regionals
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TSA
[August 2023 - Present] [Self-Projects]
- Competitor (2 yrs)
- Fostered my passion for computer science by studying and competing in the Software Development event; qualified for Nationals
Professional Experiences
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Harris County Appraisal District Internship
[Summer 11th Grade]
- Worked in the Business Industry Property Division; scanned renditions, filed paperwork for protests, and mailed out penalty waivers to business owners. Learned valuable life skills, for example buying a house, and filing renditions
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Kumon Learning Center
[All Year 11th Grade]
- Helped K-6 students develop math skills and nurtured their passion for STEM; graded assignments and provided constructive feedback
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(ISC)^2 Cybersecurity Certifications
[All Year 10th - 12th Grade]
- Completed multiple entry-level cyber security certifications including tests; learned basic terminology; earned (ISC)^2 badge
Awards
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FIDE Houston Chess Open
[International Recognition- 2023]
- Under 18 Scholastic Champion; 3 day, 5 game tournament
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Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold
[National Recognition- 2023]
- Obtained 250+ service hours and achieved the gold award by PVSA
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DECA State Finalist
[State Recognition- 2022]
- 1st place at regional for business operational research; finished state finalist at Dallas state tournament.
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UIL Academics 2st place District
[District Recognition- 2022]
- 1st place at regional for business operational research; finished state finalist at Dallas state tournament.
Organizations
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Student Led Chess Association
[President/Founder]
- Founded a nonprofit that assembled a friendly, competitive chess competition league with 4 schools and 75+ participants in metro Houston area
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Leukemia Lymphoma Society
[Team Leader] [National Recognition- 2022]
- Lead team of 15 students to fundraise $5821 for blood cancer patients; make and give sponsorship presentations; volunteered at local hospitals