Arman Naraghi

Driven and intellectually curious recent high school graduate with experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, customer service, and cultural performance. Demonstrated ability to balance rigorous academic coursework with professional responsibilities and long-term extracurricular commitments. Recognized for strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills developed through mentorship, tutoring, martial arts instruction, and collaborative leadership experiences. Brings a disciplined work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to contribute effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

• Wushu Martial Artist & Instructor
• Trained in Chinese martial arts for over 10 years specializing in hand forms, broadsword, staff, and straight sword.
• Competed in martial arts competitions including the California Wushu Championships and Team Trials.
• Assisted in teaching younger students by demonstrating techniques, correcting form, and supporting class instruction.
• Lion Dance Performer
• Performed in cultural and community events as part of a traditional lion dance team.
• Participated in public performances requiring discipline, coordination, and teamwork.
• Chemistry Tutor
• Tutored students in chemistry coursework and scientific problem-solving.
• Helped students improve understanding of core chemistry concepts.

AP Scholar with Distinction- Students are chosen by earning an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP exams. No set limit, students who reach the score criteria achieve the award. It is automatically awarded by the College Board. In order to achieve this award, I spent meticulous time reviewing content and writing notes the teacher provided in class, along with CollegeBoard and other AP teachers’ videos. Balancing multiple AP courses at the same time was difficult, so I had to slow down and revisit previous topics which would ultimately lead me to obtaining mostly 4s.

• In developing the Arduino sensor-driven system and the SD-card system as the STEM club project developer, I created formal guide documents to help 20 students troubleshoot common circuit failure."Systems Specialist," a name that my peers called me when they came to me with issues such as sensor noise and calibration drift in IMU data.
• In GIDAS activism, I investigated malaria parasite entry and found severe prevention gaps in sub-Saharan regions. Realizing children lacked basic nets led me into global-health activism, where I advocate for affordable protection methods and work to raise awareness of preventable disease inequities

• Arizona Food Handler’s License

• Dual Enrollment Coursework in Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
• 10+ Years of Wushu Training