CV

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

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

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• 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

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• 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)

• 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