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% Describe any paid or volunteer work experience and include your responsibilities. Provide examples of strong work ethic (such as no unexcused
% absences or reprimands, completes assigned tasks, works well with others, etc). If no formal work experience, provide detailed description of the
% effort involved in a major school project (include grade awarded, teamwork involved, how you overcame challenges).
\begin{enumerate}
\item I have been working for a local ticketed nonprofit band for three years as a Keyboard player.
As a musician, I am expected to fully practice my parts individually to a level of near-mastery. Each concert will demand at least
3-4 section practices, where I have to coordinate with other musicians in my section to ensure that we are in sync.
Teamwork is a relative struggle, and each of us has differing opinions on the best way to play a specific piece. I
have learned to offer my input respectfully and to avoid heated arguments by focusing on the music itself. Full band
practices are also held for each performance, where attendance is absolutely mandatory. Each musician contributes to the final song,
and missing a practice would lead to a lack of cohesion in the final performance. In this band, I ensure that I attend every
practice and performance, and I have never had an absence or reprimand. Although our final work is paid through ticket sales,
all revenue is donated to local charities, and I take pride in knowing that my work is helping those in need.
\item For three years, I have been an NSDA certified judge, judging Middle School Debate tournaments in my local area.
My duties include evaluating debaters on argumentation, speaking style, and providing constructive feedback to help them improve.
Each tournament lasts a full day, and I am expected to judge numerous rounds (at times six or more) with minimal breaks.
Not only do I have to maintain focus and attention throughout the day, but I also have to judge impartially,
as not doing so would completely undermine the integrity of the tournament. After updating availability, I cannot
drop out of a tournament or a round, as the tournament relies on a planned agenda to run smoothly. My greatest hurdle has
been setting aside my own political bias, as I have heard numerous speeches and arguments supporting views I both
strongly agree and disagree with. I overcame this challenge by shifting the criteria at those times to the efficacy of argument
and speaking style, rather than the content itself.
Outside of judging I am responsible for for writing topics for each tournament, reviewing all updated rules and topics,
and reporting behavioral incidents. Overall, I have judged over 50 rounds of debate without a single absence, and I
hope that I have been a fair adjudicator of the activity I love.
\item For the last three years, I have been tutoring in math and science on and off. I initially started tutoring
competition math to middle schoolers through my own paid company I had started when in middle school.
The tutoring service was unique, offering a problem-based approach instead of a topic-based approach, prioritizing
problem-solving skills and critical thinking. As I was the
only person running the tutoring service, I had to find my own clients, schedule sessions, and prepare lesson plans.
Halfway through my ninth grade, I only had one customer, so I decided to pivot my skills to instead offer free tutoring
to my peers in my high school. Through my school's ACE tutoring program and my own study Discord server,
I have been able to help numerous students in
Calculus, Chemistry, and even history. Each session requires significant preparation, as I have to explain
the concepts in an intuitive manner that struggling students can understand. So far, I have received positive feedback
from my students, and I always prioritize their learning and understanding above all else.
\item I have been working for a local ticketed nonprofit band for three years as a keyboard player. As a musician, I am expected to fully practice my parts individually to a level of near-mastery. Each concert requires at least three to four section rehearsals, where I coordinate closely with other musicians in my section to ensure synchronization. Teamwork can be challenging, as each musician often has differing opinions on interpretation, but I have learned to contribute respectfully and avoid conflict by focusing discussions on the music itself. Full-band rehearsals are mandatory for every performance, and attendance is critical, as each musician contributes to the final cohesion of the piece. I have attended every rehearsal and performance without a single absence or reprimand. Although performances generate revenue through ticket sales, all proceeds are donated to local charities, and I take pride in knowing that my work supports those in need.
\item % NHS officer work!!.. AYNY VOLUNTEER OR PAID WORK
\item % Robotics team work?
\item % Science fair club officer work?
\item % Cricket club work?
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\item For three years, I have served as an NSDA-certified judge for middle school debate tournaments in my local area. My responsibilities include evaluating debaters on argumentation quality, speaking style, and providing constructive written feedback. Each tournament lasts an entire day, during which I often judge six or more rounds with minimal breaks. I am expected to remain focused and impartial throughout, as bias would undermine the integrity of the competition. Once I confirm availability, I am required to judge all assigned rounds, as tournaments depend on strict schedules. One of my greatest challenges has been setting aside personal political views when judging arguments I strongly agree or disagree with. I overcame this by prioritizing argument structure, evidence, and delivery over content. In addition to judging, I help write topics, review updated rules, and report behavioral incidents. Overall, I have judged over 50 rounds without a single absence, and I strive to be a fair and consistent adjudicator.
\item During my 11th grade, I volunteered as my school’s NHS Technology Officer. As my school has over 1{,}000 members in its NHS chapter, service hour logging must be handled digitally through a highly performant database. As Technology Officer, I am responsible for maintaining both the database and the full-stack portal UI used by members to log and track service hours. One of my duties is attending every service event hosted, as any technical failure could disrupt hour logging for hundreds of students. Additionally, handling sensitive student information, including emails and passwords, requires strict confidentiality. Given the number of students impacted by this system, I hold myself highly accountable and ensure consistent availability to debug and resolve technical issues.
\item In my 10th and 11th grades, I volunteered as a tutor to support struggling students at my high school. Through my school’s ACE tutoring program and my independently run study Discord server, I have supported students in Calculus, Chemistry, and History. Each session requires careful preparation to ensure concepts are explained intuitively. I have consistently received positive feedback and always prioritize student understanding and academic growth. Working with academically challenged students has required me to adapt my teaching methods, and I strive to guide students toward mastery of each subject.
\item For my FTC outreach, I volunteered as both a mentor and a field referee. As a mentor, my role is to keep students engaged and support their technical growth. Working primarily with middle school students, I guide them by providing curated resources such as documentation and instructional links so they can continue learning independently. As a field referee, my responsibility is to accurately track scored elements and penalties. Because fouls can be a source of controversy, I also mediate disputes between teams and handle referrals calmly and respectfully. I always strive to officiate fairly and uphold the integrity of the competition.
\item In my 9th grade, I founded a tutoring company to teach middle school students competitive mathematics. The service emphasized a problem-based approach rather than traditional topic-based instruction, focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As the sole operator, I was responsible for recruiting clients, scheduling sessions, and preparing lesson plans.
\end{enumerate}