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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Los Angeles Leadership Academy High School (Aug. 2013 - Present)
3.96 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Ranked #1 in graduating class
Questbridge Prep Scholar and Posse Foundation Scholarship Finalist
Georgetown University, Washington, DC (June 2016 - July 2016)
Junior States of America (JSA) Honors Constitutional Law, grade earned B
Georgetown University, Washington, DC (June 2016)
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) symposium on LGBTQ+ Social Issues in America
Los Angeles Chicano Youth Conference Representative (December 2015)
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO (June 2015 - July 2015)
College level immersion program, Problem Solving in Biology grade earned A, Biomedical Ethics grade earned B
Dr. Robert Gass High School Summer Forensics Institute at CSUF. Fullerton, CA (Jun. 2014 - Jul. 2014)
High School policy debate intensive bootcamp
Awarded Best Speaker for Policy Debate
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Los Angeles Leadership Academy Student Government
Student Body President - 15 hours/week (August 2016 to Present)
Top student leadership position who attends school administrative board meetings
Developed and executed regularly occurring extracurricular activities, social events, blood drives, Pep rallies, Pep
Rallies, Day at the Park, Spelling Bee, Elementary School outreach, and community service projects for the entire
student body
Junior Class President - 5 hours/week (August 2015 to May 2015)
Led a team of 20 to develop and execute regular events that provide opportunities to increase class camaraderie
Successfully executed Junior Class bake sale fundraiser which set school record for funds raised
Co-Chairman of Campus Beautification - 50 hours (August 2014 to May 2014)
Led a team of 4 to successfully design and implement quarterly school wide seasonal thematic decorations
Varsity member who lead recruitment and proved mentorship to junior teammates
Conducted in-depth, multi-month research on specific public policy related subject matter covering the Middle East,
Gentrification, and Bioethics
Craft and deliver detailed argument modules in 30 minute cases
A comprehensive three-year program that empowers high school students from low-income families to achieve college
readiness and success, incorporating tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment experiences that prepare students for bright
futures
Attended weekly, seven-hour Saturday sessions which include rigorous academic supplements (tutoring, SAT prep,
writing assignments), character enrichment (mentorship, leadership development, structured discussions regarding
current affairs), and life skills (career workshops, personal finance lessons, etc.)
Engaged in additional enrichment activities with my mentors, whether through weekly phone calls, hiking, and
excursions
Poetry Out Loud (August 2013 to present)
1st place district Champion for Poetry Out Loud (March 2015)
Gay Straight Alliance - 4 hours/week (October 2013 to present)
Treasurer (January 2014 to May 2014)
Organized all funding related issues necessary for the organization to host weekly meetings and regular campaigns to
bring awareness to LGBT issues
Planned and executed successful fundraiser for fieldtrips to LGBTQ+ educational and outreach events
Private Tutoring - 2 hours/week (August 2013 to present)
Provided private tutoring services. The job provides me an opportunity to practice explaining difficulty concepts, and
save money to buy essential school materials
LALA Running Club - 6 hours/week (June 2016 present)
Student organization which provides training regime to run the LA Marathon
LALA Pioneros - 4 hours/week (November 2015 - present)