CLAIRE HEESEO KIM
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
Student driven by curiosity for how food, health, and science connect. Brings hands-on experience from gardening and nutrient-preserving cooking, creative problem-solving as a published workbook author and PROMYS participant, and leadership in community projects from nonprofit outreach to student journalism. Excited to keep exploring new ways knowledge can be shared and applied for healthier, more sustainable living.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Publishing Officer
InkSprout
06.2025 - Current
- Built and managed the website that hosted our online anthology, handling design, formatting, and technical publishing. Final-edited the writing of 12 students and supported them with feedback, idea development, and motivation throughout the creative writing camp.
- InkSprout is a student-led summer creative writing camp that supports underserved students in rural Korea.
Opinion Section Editor
The Crane-Clarion
Bloomfield Hills
09.2023 - Current
- Opinion Section Editor for the school newspaper, editing peers’ articles for print and helping shape clear, engaging arguments, writing pieces on politics and health including teen sleep, and strengthening research, editing, and communication skills through steady involvement in the newsroom
Public Relations Officer
Miles for Alzheimer’s
06.2023 - Current
- Led outreach and fundraising by promoting the club across my Michigan community, recruiting U.S. teachers and students and expanding participation to 134 members and 52,000+ miles, helping extend a Korea-based nonprofit globally, and supporting events like the Hope Sharing Marathon.
- Miles for Alzheimer’s is a student-founded nonprofit registered with the Korean government.
Selected Participant
Boston University
Boston
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Studying advanced number theory through daily lectures and original proof-based problem sets, collaborating closely with peers and mathematicians in an immersive research environment, and completing a five-week research paper on integer partitions and compositions.
- Highly selective six-week residential program at Boston University, studying advanced number theory.
President
Advanced Science Current Affairs Club
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Led school-wide science activities by organizing experiments, presentations, and weekly sessions, designing programs that connected real-world issues to scientific concepts, guiding collaborative projects among 20+ peers, and fostering engagement and curiosity beyond the classroom.
Author & Creator of Algebra Workbook
04.2025
- Created and self-published a middle school algebra workbook on Amazon (ISBN: 979-11-93172-35-3) with original, accessible practice problems, developing skills in clear explanation and question design, and donated 30+ copies to a local charity to help broaden access to approachable math learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Schools
Bloomfield Hills, MI06.2026
Skills
- Creative writing
- Project management
- Technical publishing
- Research collaboration
- Editing and proofreading
- Community outreach
Extracurricular Activities
Opinion Section Editor, The Crane-Clarion, School Newspaper, 09/23 - Present, Opinion Section Editor for the school newspaper, editing peers’ articles for print and helping shape clear, engaging arguments, writing pieces on politics and health including teen sleep, and strengthening research, editing, and communication skills through steady involvement in the newsroom. Selected Participant, PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) Boston University, 06/25 - 08/25, Highly selective six-week residential program at Boston University, studying advanced number theory through daily lectures and original proof-based problem sets, collaborating closely with peers and mathematicians in an immersive research environment, and completing a five-week research paper on integer partitions and compositions. Author & Creator of Algebra Workbook, 04/25, Created and self-published a middle school algebra workbook on Amazon (ISBN: 979-11-93172-35-3) with original, accessible practice problems, developing skills in clear explanation and question design, and donated 30+ copies to a local charity to help broaden access to approachable math learning. President, Advanced Science Current Affairs Club, 2022, As President, led school-wide science activities by organizing experiments, presentations, and weekly sessions, designing programs that connected real-world issues to scientific concepts, guiding collaborative projects among 20+ peers, and fostering engagement and curiosity beyond the classroom. Public Relations Officer, Miles for Alzheimer’s, 06/23 - Present, Miles for Alzheimer’s is a student-founded nonprofit registered with the Korean government. The group raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care through community events, outreach campaigns, and participation in Charity Miles. As Public Relations Officer, led outreach and fundraising by promoting the club across my Michigan community, recruiting U.S. teachers and students and expanding participation to 134 members and 52,000+ miles, helping extend a Korea-based nonprofit globally, and supporting events like the Hope Sharing Marathon. Publishing Officer, InkSprout, Writing Camp, 06/25 - Present, InkSprout is a student-led summer creative writing camp that supports underserved students in rural Korea. The program helps participants develop English writing skills through workshops and mentoring and publishes their work in an online anthology. As Publishing Officer, built and managed the website that hosted our online anthology, handling design, formatting, and technical publishing. Final-edited the writing of 12 students and supported them with feedback, idea development, and motivation throughout the creative writing camp.
Awards
- Grand Prize, Anti-School Violence Campaign Poster, SungBok School, 09/22, An annual school-wide contest open to all 884 students, recognizing impactful poster designs that promote awareness and prevention of school violence. The Grand Prize is awarded to the top entry that best communicates the campaign message. Designed an original poster highlighting the importance of preventing school violence, researching effective visual messaging and creating a clear, accessible campaign theme.
- Excellence Prize, Prevention of School Violence Slogan & Poster, Sungbok School, 05/22, A school-wide contest open to all 875 students, recognizing impactful slogan and poster designs that promote awareness and prevention of school violence. The Excellence Prize (first prize) is awarded to entries that demonstrate strong communication and visual messaging. Created an original slogan and poster focused on preventing school violence, researching effective visual and verbal communication to craft a clear and memorable message.
Timeline
Publishing Officer
InkSprout
06.2025 - Current
Selected Participant
Boston University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Author & Creator of Algebra Workbook
04.2025
Opinion Section Editor
The Crane-Clarion
09.2023 - Current
Public Relations Officer
Miles for Alzheimer’s
06.2023 - Current
President
Advanced Science Current Affairs Club
01.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Schools