Claire Ding
Cherry Hill
Summary
Aspiring wordsmith. Adept experience in poetry and short prose. Effective communicator and demonstrated experience in copy editing. From writing diary entries about my third grade boyfriend to reciting poetry at national conventions, my goal is always to write and learn more from great authors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Eastside Print Features Editor
Cherry Hill High School East
09.2023 - Current
- Eastside has been the #1 high school newspaper in New Jersey for 16 consecutive years.
- Eastside Online recieved 5th place for Best of Show by the JEA, making it the 5th best online high school publication in the country as of Nov. 2024.
- As a print features editor, I know the ins-and-outs of Adobe InDesign, Canva, and Procreate
- My work has been distributed and read in France and the Congo
- 2nd Place for newswriting; 3rd place for opinion writing in New Jersey, recognized by the GSSPA
- Individual Best of Student News Online Distinction
https://eastside-online.org/staff_name/claire-ding/
Writing Club (CHEW) President
Cherry Hill High School East
09.2022 - Current
- Led a group of 40 students write and publish their own children's books
- Donated stories to hospitals and schools in the South Jersey - Philadelphia area
Advisory Board Member
Cherry Hill Public Library
09.2024 - Current
- TAB (teen advisory board) is a selective group of volunteers who coordinate and execute events to promote literacy in the community
- I am responsible for organizing writer's blocks, hosting poetry open-mics, etc.
Teacher's Assistant
Huaxia Chinese School, Cherry Hill
09.2022 - Current
- English essay writing tutor for middle and high school students
- Helped students receive Scholastic gold keys for critical essays
Education
Cherry Hill High School East
Cherry Hill, NJ06-2026
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- x1 National Medal for Poetry
- x4 Gold Key for Poetry
- x1 Gold Key for Flash Fiction
- x1 Gold Key for Short Story
- x3 Silver Key for Poetry
- x1 Honorable Mention for Poetry
- x1 Honorable Mention for Short Story
National YoungArts Winner in Fiction (2025)
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (2024-2025)
Kenyon Review Young Writer (2024)
Honorable Mention for the National Federation of State Poetry Societies Student Award (2024)
Honorable Mention for the National High School Journalism Convention Poetry Contest (2024)
Timeline
Advisory Board Member
Cherry Hill Public Library
09.2024 - Current
Eastside Print Features Editor
Cherry Hill High School East
09.2023 - Current
Writing Club (CHEW) President
Cherry Hill High School East
09.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Huaxia Chinese School, Cherry Hill
09.2022 - Current
Cherry Hill High School East
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