Austin High Resume
Austin High Resume
Austin High Resume
(512)-468-1463 theosymonds@mac.com
Biography
Born in Paris, France. Acquired three citizenships in: France, United Kingdom, and United States. Enrolled in French public elementary
school, Cardinal Amette, Paris, at the age of two-and-a-half, and quickly became bilingual in English and French. Has resided on five
continents, has been to all seven continents, and has been on a yearlong world trip. Fascinated by world cultures and people. Is
assiduous and ambitious in plethora of initiatives, and has an enterprising spirit. Loves to read (mostly non-fiction), has excellent
public speaking skills, and has interpersonal sensitivity that fosters strong connections with people. Passions/hobbies include politics,
history, wildlife biology, Scuba Diving, exploration/travel, and music. Never had a music lesson, but has ear for music and self-taught
on all major band instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano, and ukulele), but cannot sing well to save a life. Watches C-SPAN for fun.
Watches House Of Cards for future professional tips.
Top 10% of graduating class 9th, 10th, 11th grade. National Honor Society.
Clint Small Middle School, Austin TX
Academics
GPA & Rank
SAT
AP Exams (05/2015)
GPA: 4.18
US History: 5
Scale: 4
Weighting: Weighted
Rank: 29/465
Honors/Awards
National AP Scholar with Honor (2015)
[Summer (Jun.-Aug.)
Worked on domestic & International policy research projects (including TPP Trade, and Iran Deal).
[May 2014-Present]
Projects include: Advocacy for Pardhi Tribe in India who are facing unjust treatment by police and government; Discussion of
how to protect local businesses against multinationals in Pacific; Research on microfinancing services for fledgling entrepreneurs
(at the local level in Austin with Honkenbonkers LLC for example).
Extracurricular Activities
Debate: YMCA Youth & Government
[Sept. 2012-Present]
Youth & Government: Legislative debate. Participated as both debater & Chairman. After State Award, selected to represent
Texas delegation at National Conference (named CONA), where Texas won Premier Delegation. Spent seven days with 750 other
delegates from around the country, debating national affairs and policy. Debated from sunrise to sunset, and researched from
sunset to 2AM every night in the research lab (loving every moment).
[Sept. 2014-Present]
Executive duties: run student council meetings & organize student council events.
Treasurer duties: monitor finances & track deposits/expenditures, organize school fundraisers.
Current Events Club, and Austin High School Council on Foreign Relations (Sept. 2015), Founder & President
2013-Present]
With Current Events Club, helped reinstate the Model UN class at Austin High School.
Also, other UIL academic competitions (Social Studies) done through Math Club.
[Sept.
[Sept. 2015-Present]
[Sept. 2014-Present]
[Sept. 2014-Present]
[Sept. 2012-Present]
Recruited students at Middle School to apply to AGS program. Gave tours to prospective students.
Volunteer Experience
[2008-Present]
AGS: Volunteered at Heifer International, Bribri Tribe in Costa Rica, and Amizade in Washington DC.
WAYA: Volunteered at Camp Champions; befriended and socialized with mentally disabled children.
The Gerry Martin Project: assisted herpetological research, In Agumbe India, on Ophiophagus Hannah species.
Antarctica Lectures: following my 7th continent, assisted UK-based professor to compile and present a lecture series on
biodiversity and geography to communities.
Athletics
[2004-Present]