CV
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Education
Cedar Ridge High School: Class of 2020
4.0 unweighted GPA (4.0 scale)
5.83 weighted GPA (5.0 scale)
1560 SAT (1600 scale)
Will receive an AP Capstone Diploma upon graduation.
College Acceptances:
Harvard University
Princeton University
The University of Texas at Austin
Barnard College
Drexel University
Emory University
AP and SAT Subject Test Scores
AP Calculus BC: 5
AP English Language and Composition: 5
AP Psychology: 5
AP Capstone (Research): 5
AP US History: 5
AP World History: 5
AP French Language and Culture: 4
AP Chemistry: 4
AP Capstone (Seminar): 4
AP Music Theory: 4
SAT Math Level II Subject Test: 760
SAT Chemistry Subject Test: 760
Honors and Awards
Finalist: Point Foundation Scholarship (2020)
Finalist: National Merit Scholarship (2020)
Silver Key: Scholastic Art Award in Fashion (2019, 2020)
GLSEN National Student Advocate of the Year (2019)
National AP Scholar (2019)
Texas Forensics Association State Qualifier in Original Oratory (2019)
First Place: Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble Competition (2019)
AP Scholar with Distinction (2018, 2019)
Ranking of 1: University Interscholastic League State Solo Guitar Competition (2017, 2018)
Score of 1 (highest score): University Interscholastic League State Music Theory Test (2017, 2018)
First Place: Austin Pride Essay Contest (2017, 2018)
First Prize for Excellence in Literary Skills and LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Deirdre Furr Essay Contest (2017)
First Place: Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition (2017)
Silver Medalist: Le Grand Concours National French Contest (2016)
Professional Experience (Paid and Unpaid)
Founder and President: Central Texas GSA Coalition (2018-2020)
Featured speaker at the Virtual Lavender Graduation Ceremony, hosted by the Human Rights Campaign and GLSEN (2020)
Organizer of "Q+ EDU: Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ+ Students" panel for South By Southwest EDU (2020)
Featured speaker at GLSEN’s virtual Breaking the Silence Rally, which was viewed by over 3,000 people (2020)
Co-host of GLSEN webinar about virtual organizing in the age of COVID-19 (2020)
Opening Speaker: University of Texas College of Education Educate Out Loud Symposium (2020)
Organizer and Presenter: Safe Space Professional Development Training at Cedar Ridge High School (2020)
Panelist: RetailMeNot Allies Who Lunch Event (2020)
Editor for sustainable fashion blogger Aja Barber (2019)
Published Contributor to Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Kathryn Gonzales and Karen Rayne (2019)
Led participants through virtual reality experiences and interactive sensory games at “The Future of Storytelling” Wine and Tech Tasting at South by Southwest (2018)
Translated documentary trailer for “Love Is a Sensation” into French and compiled grant and festival opportunities as an intern with Keysmith Story Company (2017)
Student Representative for Schlechty Professional Development Focus Group to improve school for everyone--teachers, students, and administrators (2017)
Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Experience
Freelance Fashion Design and Sewing (2010-2020)
Classical Guitar (2008-2020)
Member: Austin Bella Corda Guitar Ensemble (2014-2020)
Technical Theatre at Cedar Ridge High School; predominantly set and costume design (2017-2020)
Costume Head: Stuart Little (2019)
Costume Head: Mamma Mia (2019)
Costume Head: Legally Blonde the Musical (2020)
Costume Head: Big Love (2020)
Costume Head: (2020)
Founder and President: Cedar Ridge Genders and Sexualities Alliance (2016-2020)
Speech and Debate; predominantly Original Oratory and Lincoln-Douglas, but some experience in Humorous Interpretation and Domestic Extemporaneous (Treasurer 2017, VP 2018, President 2019-2020)
Attended Texas Debate Collective (Summer 2018)
Attended American Civil Liberties Union Summer Advocacy Institute (Summer 2018)
National Honor Society (2018-2020)
Mu Alpha Theta National Math Honor Society (Member 2017, 2018, 2020; President 2019)
National French Honor Society (2016-2019)
Girl-Up (Member 2017-2018, Treasurer 2019)
Philosophy Club (2018-2019)
Black Student Union (2019-2020)
Various Service Work (2015-present)
Three trips to McAllen, Texas to aid refugees.
Helped to fill back-to-school backpacks for children in need.
Hand-selected and mailed books to incarcerated individuals through the Inside Books Project.
Helped to fill backpacks with food and hygiene supplies for homeless individuals and families.
Sorted and organized clothing donations at the Round Rock Area Serving Center.
Helped run my school’s annual speech and debate tournament.
Peer Tutoring in math
Writing and Research
Please visit Elle's writing page for examples of their work.
Conducted independent research on the impact of community bail funds on racial disparities in sentencing (2018-2019)
Published contributor to Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Kathryn Gonzales and Karen Rayne (2019)
First Place: Austin Pride Essay Contest (2017, 2018)
First Place: Deirdre Furr Essay Contest (2017)
Skills and Certifications
Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) certified in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Proofreading.
Certified in OSHA 510: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
Certified Junior Master Gardener
10 years of sewing experience
13 years of classical guitar experience
Proficient in French
Intermediate tumbling skills
Able to talk at a rate of 250 words per minute