- Avid Transformers Collector
- Beekeeping
- Junior Ranger Program: 43 out of 63 Big National Parks in the USA - age 4 to current
- Weight Training
- Miniature / Model Figures Painting
- 3D Printing
Ameen Bassam
McLean,VA
Summary
Hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Student Mentor
Tail Wags and Book Bags
09.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Mentor to grades 1-4th with learning differences
- Enhancing the academic emotional and social well being of students by pairing wise skilled loving dogs with tailored education.
Apprentice Beekeeper
Save the Bees
06.2024 - Current
- Worked under guidance of experienced professional to learn trade best practices and techniques
- Proactively sought opportunities for professional growth by attending workshops and industry events
- Graduated from the apprenticeship program with a solid foundation in industry-specific knowledge
- Established a thriving business selling honey sourced directly from own hive
Helping Hands Program: Build A Prosthetic Hand
Odyssey Teams
06.2020 - Current
- Built 10 prosthetic hands which are then donated to recipients in developing countries
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance as a team leader.
- Implemented creative solutions during the decorating process adhering to company branding standards
Internship
Eastern Motors
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Gained exposure to various facets of the industry thorough job rotation opportunities that provided well-rounded experience within the internship program.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles encountered during projects while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Lab School of Washington
Washington, DC06-2028
Skills
- Welding Fundamentals
- Ultimaker Cura - 3D printing software
- VEX IQ
- Woodworking Fundamentals
Accomplishments
- Readers Choice Award 2024 (Grade 9) Winner
- Ingenuity Awards 2021 - Grand Prize Engineering Winner
- Congressional Award Gold Medal 2026
- Pay it Forward Fox 5 - Tail Wags Book Bags
- Pay it Forward Fox 5 - Giving Back to the community who help others
- VEX Robotics - Judges Award
- Claw Bot VEX Robotics Winner - Lab School
- Sumo Bot Robotics Winner - Lab School
- Egg Drop Engineering Winner - Lab School
Affiliations
- Virginia State Beekeepers Association Member 9/24
- Founding Member and Creator of Fairfax County Neighborhood Watch for my neighborhood 7/24
Certification
- Professional Development: North Carolina University Beekeeper Education and Engagement Systems (BEES) Certificate 9th grade.
- Professional Development: Pennsylvania State University- Penn State Beekeeping 101 Basic Honey Bee Biology and Life History Certificate 9th grade
- Founding Member: Neighborhood Watch Fairfax County Police - Created Mclean Crest Neighborhood Watch 7/24 8th grade
Interests
Timeline
Student Mentor
Tail Wags and Book Bags
09.2024 - Current
Apprentice Beekeeper
Save the Bees
06.2024 - Current
Internship
Eastern Motors
06.2024 - 08.2024
Helping Hands Program: Build A Prosthetic Hand
Odyssey Teams
06.2020 - Current
- Professional Development: North Carolina University Beekeeper Education and Engagement Systems (BEES) Certificate 9th grade.
- Professional Development: Pennsylvania State University- Penn State Beekeeping 101 Basic Honey Bee Biology and Life History Certificate 9th grade
- Founding Member: Neighborhood Watch Fairfax County Police - Created Mclean Crest Neighborhood Watch 7/24 8th grade
High School Diploma -
The Lab School of Washington
Extracurricular activities
- Beekeeping
- Judo (Purple Belt)
- Fencing
- Archery
- VEX Robotics Club
- Junior First Lego League
- National Honors Society (Will Lab create a chapter)
- US Congressional Award for Youth - Gold
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