Clara Sun
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Professional coach with a strong background in figure skating, dedicated to fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing students' skills and strategies. Recognized for adaptability and exceptional communication abilities. Committed team player with a passion for the sciences, actively leading camps and community activities. Straight-A student excelling in advanced science, writing, and language courses, eager to make the world a better place.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Figure Skating Coach
RMU Island Sports Center, Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2020 - 08.2025
- Facilitated Learn To Skate classes of all levels, including Tot Prep, Snowplow Sam, Basic, and Adult
- Taught as Junior Coach, giving personal one-on-on private lessons
- Led group lessons, fostering teamwork and individual skill development among participants.
Junior Commissioner
Mount Lebanon Municipality
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Acted as the voice of student body at Municipality Commission meetings
- Wrote and presented comprehensive reports during commission meetings
- Advocated for student concerns and interests within institutional discussions
Holiday Show Assistant Instructor
RMU Island Sports Center Holiday Show
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated rehearsal sessions and choreographed performances.
- Led small group sessions, fostering teamwork and collaboration among participants.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Coding Camp Instructor
Absolute Value Tutoring
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Led summer camp program instructing elementary to middle school students in Python.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance campers' learning experiences
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on instructional techniques and classroom management
Education
12th Grade -
Mt. Lebanon High School
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ05-2029
Skills
- Teaching and Coaching Experience
- Skating techniques
- Choreography
- Skill-building proficiency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Extracurricular Clubs
Princeton University Figure Skating Club, Princeton University Synchronized Skating Club, Princeton Premedical Society, Princeton Chinese Language Association
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Music
- Dance
- Drawing and Painting
- Creative Writing
- Rock Climbing
- Research
- Medicine
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Junior Commissioner
Mount Lebanon Municipality
09.2024 - 12.2024
Coding Camp Instructor
Absolute Value Tutoring
06.2023 - 08.2024
Holiday Show Assistant Instructor
RMU Island Sports Center Holiday Show
09.2022 - 12.2024
Figure Skating Coach
RMU Island Sports Center, Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center
10.2020 - 08.2025
12th Grade -
Mt. Lebanon High School
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Princeton University
LEADERSHIP
- Founder and President, Mt Lebanon High School Coding Club (2022 – 2025)
- President, Mt. Lebanon High School Math Club (2023 – 2025)
- Secretary, Mt. Lebanon Mock Trial Team (2023 – 2024)
- President, Mt. Lebanon Mock Trial Team (2024 – 2025)
- Head Pianist in Musical, High School Musical (2022 – 2025)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
Senior Moves In The Fields gold medal; Solo Gold Dance Test gold medal; Senior Solo Free Dance with Honors gold medal; Solo International Dance gold medal; National Council of Teachers of English First Rate Award