Abiha Kashif
Rosemount,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic undergraduate student with a passion for public speaking and research. Detail and deadline oriented with an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Debate Coach
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored progress of over 30 students
- Explored complex issues concerning healthcare, housing, foreign policy in accessible format to cater to larger age range
- Supported students in developing of critical thinking and argumentation skills
- Improved student public speaking and confidence through one-on-one and group coaching
Intern
Minnesota House Representative Sandra Feist
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated in workgroup meetings aimed at developing restorative justice legislation to target Minnesota public schools
- Researched information to apply for F-1 visa expiration appeals in court
- Attended fundraising events to create connections in areas on interest
Teaching Assistant
Eagan High School
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Helped with grading assignments, providing feedback to over 30 students one-on-one to optimize class time
- Maintained positive learning environment through classroom management and hands-on tutoring
- Assisted in development y of grammar conventions and writing competency for variety of skill levels
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2027
Skills
- Targeted Academic Performance Improvement
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Deadline-Oriented
- Public Speaking
- Policy Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Two-time NSDA Congressional Debate Qualifier
- MSHSL State Runner Up in Congressional Debate
- Tournament of Champions Qualifier
- National Individual Events Tournament of Champions Qualifier for Original Oratory Speech
- Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention award winner for various flash fiction and poetry pieces
Timeline
Debate Coach
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Intern
Minnesota House Representative Sandra Feist
03.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
Eagan High School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities