AMANDA XIE

Hardworking student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Student, University of California, Santa Cruz Coursera, (2023-Present)

• Completing online course Feminism and Social Justice-an adaptation of long-running course at UC Santa Cruz
• Establish a broad working definition of intersectional feminism to frame significant events in the history of feminism and social justice

Graduate & Participant, Commonwealth Seminar (05/2023-06/2023)

• Participated in a six-week intensive program consisting of interactive seminars with distinguished legislators and legislative aides
• Learned how to navigate the legislative and state budget process.

Member, Hopkinton High School Community Service Club (2021-Present)

Member, Hopkinton High School Robotics Team (2020-2022)

Dancer, Angel Dance Company (2020-2023)

Founder & President, Hopkinton High School Sociology Club (2023-Present)

• Prepare weekly presentations and lead discussions on sociological issues and cultural phenomena
• Organize and delegate tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the club

Secretary & Dance Coordinator, Hopkinton High School K-Pop Club (2020-Present)

• Host team rehearsals and prepare dancers for performances at various events (talent show, multicultural night, pride parade)
• Organize annual showcases with other schools' K-pop clubs
• Communicate information to club members and school authorities to coordinate events

Student Board Member & Volunteer, Project Just Because, Hopkinton, MA (2021- Present) 

• Write and edit grant applications with Executive Director; lead student volunteers; coordinate & participate in fundraising events
• Organize inventory and donations; distribute food and clothing orders
• Guide individuals through the facility's food pantry and clothing section to ensure a smooth and efficient process

Treasurer, Hopkinton High School Korean Association Club (2021-Present)

• Organize fundraisers and manage club funds
• Design posters to spread awareness of Korean culture

• National Merit Semifinalist (2023)
• Scholastic Writing Awards (2023)
• Yale Book Award (2023)
• AP Scholar with Distinction (2023)
• Google Community Award, VEX Robotics World Championship qualifier, Dallas TX (2022)
• Google Community Award (2021)
• VRC, Hopkinton Veterans Tournament, Design Award (2020)
• HS VRC, Hopkinton Festivus Tournament, Judges Award (2020)
• HS VRC, Hopkinton Ariens Sno-Thro Tournament, Design Award (2020)
• National Honor Society (2022-Present)
• High Honors, Hopkinton High School Honor Roll (2020-Present)

• Starpower World Dance Championship, Top 10 Finalist, intermediate small group 15-19, Secaucus NJ (2022)
• Performed at Celtics Opening Ceremony at TD Garden (11/25/2022)
• Starpower Regional Dance Competition, 1st place High Score, Regional Champion, intermediate small group 15-19 (2022)
• KAR Regional Dance Competition, Elite Top First, 1st Overall High Point, and All Stars, secondary small group 15-19 (2022)
• EDC (Elite Dance Challenge) Regional Dance Competition, Top 10 Finalist, senior intermediate solo (2023)
• EDC (Elite Dance Challenge) Regional Dance Competition, 3rd place, teen intermediate large group (2023)
• Starpower Regional Dance Competition, Top 10 Finalist, Level 2 Solo Folkloric (2023)