Amina Traore Carr
Jamaica,USA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/ Student Leadership Committee President
Saint Francis Preparatory School
Queens, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Launched and managed school club focused on fostering respect and equality among students through organized activities.
- Directed discussions during club meetings with 10+ members to enhance engagement with club objectives and initiatives.
- Conducted survey creation and distribution to solicit peer input for addressing potential improvements in school social dynamics.
Independent Artist/ Featured Exhibitor
NAHS
Queens, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Developed a disciplined, 14-year independent art practice, honing advanced technical skills, creative problem-solving, and visual communication.
- Selected to exhibit 30+ original artworks in the school’s annual competitive art showcase for two consecutive years.
- Authored and illustrated a competitive submission for the Water Resource Art and Poetry contest, synthesizing environmental issues with creative media.
Student Volunteer/Activity Assistant
Queens Library
Queens, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Led engaging arts and crafts sessions for groups of 30+ children, managing activity flow and fostering a creative, organized, and safe environment.
- Prepared and organized project materials and stations to ensure seamless delivery of interactive, hands-on scientific learning programs.
- Assisted library staff by distributing educational resources, supervising children, and guiding participants through complex activities.
Senior President/ Speech & Debate Competitor
National Speech and Debate Association
Queens, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Researched, drafted, and presented 20+ legislative bills addressing complex socio-economic issues, strictly adhering to parliamentary procedure.
- Analyzed extensive public policy data and legal precedents to construct airtight, evidence-based arguments under strict time constraints.
- Achieved State Championship Competitor status and secured two regional tournament finalist awards for outstanding oral advocacy and debate strategy.
- Led meetings coaching underclassmen on debate strategy and speech formatting
Upcoming Key Club Editor
Key Club Organization
Queens, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Promoted to the Executive Board as Editor after two years of dedicated membership and 30+ hours of in-club community service.
- Appointed to manage all internal and external club communications, including newsletters, digital media, and member outreach materials.
- Collaborated with board members to plan, publicize, and execute community-wide service initiatives and volunteer events.
Peer Tutor
Saint Francis Preparatory School
Queens, NY
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Tutored underclassmen in foundational biology concepts, breaking down complex topics like cell division and genetics into digestible, easy-to-understand lessons.
- Assisted students in understanding course material through biweekly one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback to improve academic performance leading to increased test scores.
Researcher
Saint Francis Preparatory School
Queens, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted 70+ hours of independent research on CFTR gene mutations; analyzed and annotated 50+ academic sources, interpreted complex data tables, and presented a comparative analysis of treatment methods at the School Research Symposium; consulted with PhD professors to evaluate advanced study findings and methodologies.
Education
High School Student -
Saint Francis Preparatory School
Queens, NY05-2027
Skills
- Data analysis
- Leadership and people development
- Adaptable and flexible
- Project oversight
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
I love public speaking, dancing, art, music and community service I’ve been an artist for 15 years and have been in my school’s Art Showcase for the last two years! I am also a dancer in school theater and ballet
Timeline
Peer Tutor
Saint Francis Preparatory School
02.2026 - 04.2026
Co-Founder/ Student Leadership Committee President
Saint Francis Preparatory School
11.2025 - Current
Independent Artist/ Featured Exhibitor
NAHS
11.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer/Activity Assistant
Queens Library
10.2025 - Current
Senior President/ Speech & Debate Competitor
National Speech and Debate Association
09.2025 - Current
Upcoming Key Club Editor
Key Club Organization
11.2024 - Current
Researcher
Saint Francis Preparatory School
09.2024 - 06.2025
High School Student -
Saint Francis Preparatory School
AWARDS
Principal Honors- 9th grade-11th grade, National Honors Society- 2026, National Art Honors Society- 2026, BQCFLS Student Congress Finalist- 2026, BQCFLS Student Congress Finalist (State Qualifier)- 2026