Anna Chong
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
A first-year student in Dietrich College at Carnegie Mellon University. Planning to double major in political science, security, technology, and economics and statistics with a minor in Hispanic studies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Business Culture & Language in China I
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Asist professor to look over students’ writing pieces and make necessary comments
- Offer help to language learners as they see fit
Student Researcher
Humanities and Global Studies Concentration
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Created a portfolio of humanities-related studies and a capstone project on comparing how China and the US view mental health issues
- Made a presentation to committee and showcased the capstone project to the community
Leader
Feminism Club
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Organized meetings and activities to encourage students to delve into discussion and issues like body image and abortion rights; raised money to support period poverty
Participant
Youth Advisory Committee at the Luzerne Foundation
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Requested grants and organized fundraising activities at school; raised over $20,000 for NGOs like Dinner for Kids
Library Advisor
Library Advisory Board
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Stayed after school in the library to keep it a quiet space for students to study and are responsible for book borrowing and returning
Captain
Mock Trial
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Participated in invitational & state competitions; held practice sessions and lectured debating & public speaking skills
Communication Coordinator
Junior Leadership Northeast
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as the coordinator for communication with project advisors
- Organized fundraising event at school and donated supplies to Children’s Service Center
Education
High School -
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School
05.2024
College -
Carnegie Mellon University
05.2028
Skills
- Fluent in English and Mandarin, currently learning Spanish
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Leadership skills
- Attention to details
- Creating flyers and advertisements using Canva
- Photography skills and management of social media
Honors & Awards
- International Mock Trial - Outstanding Attorney
- ASDAN China Journalism Contest, First place (profile writing) & Second place (column writing)
- Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest - Outstanding Writing Prize
- Social Justice Awards Spring 2023 - Writing Shortlist (Top 35%)
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Business Culture & Language in China I
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Researcher
Humanities and Global Studies Concentration
12.2022 - 05.2024
Leader
Feminism Club
09.2022 - 05.2024
Participant
Youth Advisory Committee at the Luzerne Foundation
09.2022 - 05.2024
Library Advisor
Library Advisory Board
09.2022 - 05.2024
Communication Coordinator
Junior Leadership Northeast
09.2022 - 05.2023
Captain
Mock Trial
09.2021 - 05.2024
High School -
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School
College -
Carnegie Mellon University
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