Ira Thackeray
Glen Allen,VA
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
Tree of Life Stories Publishing
Glen Allen, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Founded children's storytelling foundation to support literacy and creative expression in the community
- Published, edited, and designed annual children's magazines by kids and for kids produced by Tree of Life Stories
- Created a website and social media presence to promote the foundation.
- Organized events to engage prospective customers and build relationships within the community.
- Attended various networking events to connect with local businesses. to build relationships with small businesses in the Richmond area for fundraising for the print of the magazine
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
Volunteer
Multiple
Glen Allen, Virginia
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer schedules for events and activities at Festival of India
- Assisted guests at Tree of Life Stories Youth Business Fair with registration, directions, and program information
- Supported by volunteering to set up and clean up for a community program at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Richmond.
- Sorted donations and prepared supplies for distribution sites
- Contributed to event preparation by arranging supplies and ensuring everything was ready for participants., set up, and breakdown of community events.
- Completed assigned tasks within set deadlines.
- Organized various talks on topics Anti-Bullying by Mr. Louis Green and Opioid Deaddiction by Dr. Abubakar.
- Maintained records of volunteer hours and 20 care packages (donations) for foster kids at HumanKind.
- Volunteering to speak about Tree of Life Stories at Mr. Farmer's Radio Talk Show and Mr. Mike King Biz radio show.
Author
Tree of Life Stories LLC
Glen Allen, Virginia
01.2022 - Current
- Authored and illustrated the first written picture book, "Sydney Rising: A Magical Adventure".
- Co-authored a fantasy children's novel called "The Cat of Small Town".
- Wrote a collection of short stories called "A Collection of Short Stories by Ira Thackeray"
- Wrote original stories for family-focused publishing projects.
- Created engaging openings, dialogue, and scene transitions for readers.
Young Journalist
Transcontinental Times
Spain
01.2023 - Current
- Interviewed community leaders, witnesses, and experts for Transcontinental Times coverage.
- Link: https://www.transcontinentaltimes.com/suzanne-youngkin-a-first-lady/
Education
International Baccalaureate
George H. Moody Middle School
Richmond, VA10-2026
Skills
- Public speaking, informative speaking, and debate lessons
- Creative writing
- Event coordination
- Website design
- Content editing
- Community outreach
- Classical Indian Singer, national proficiency reached with the Gandharva International Music Exams- 6, 7, 8th grades
- Classical Guitar Player, honors in 2 Royal Conservatory of Music Exams, reached Level 2 - 6, 7, 8th grades
- 100 hours of volunteering
Languages
Latin
Elementary
Hindi
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Taekwondo Black Belt
- Silver Medal - Maxima Cum Laude National Latin Exam
- Journalist - Transcontinental Times (Digital Newspaper Spain)
Affiliations
- Classical Guitar Lessons and Royal Conservatory of Music Exams
- Classical Indian Singing and International School of Music Exams
- Recreational Swimming
- Creative writing
- Art (drawing, sketching, painting)
Accomplishments
- School Spelling Bee Competition School Winner 2022-23 School Year Twin Hickory Elementary School
- President's Education Awards Program 2024 for Outstanding Academic Excellence Twin Hickory Elementary School
- School Spelling Bee Competition School Runner-Up 2021-22 School Year Twin Hickory Elementary School
- School Spelling Bee Competition School Runner-Up 2023-24 School YearTwin Hickory Elementary School
- National Reflections Awards in Art, Music, Video production, Song Composition, Photography for School Years: 2022-2023, 2020-2021
Independent Projects
- Independent Research Project for the 2026-27 School Year (Title: The Effect of a Magnetic Field on the Distance Magnets Travel Toward a Skin Model)
- Copyright on the following authored books: "A Magic Adventure: Sydney Rising", "A Magic Adventure: Storm and Ice Ivy", and "A Magic Adventure: Missing Animals Love Matters"
- Submitted a video for Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2026
High School Interests
Plan to apply to:
- 1. Maggie Walker Governor's School
- 2. Tucker IB
- 3. Tucker ACA
- 4. Godwin Medical Center
GPA/Current Grades
GPA: 3.98 cumulative
Earth Science: A+ 99.7
English: A+ 99.3World History: A+ 99.6
Spanish II: A 94.8
Geometry: B 85.9 - Many assignments still in process of grading as of yet
PE: A+ 100
Art: A+ 100
Advisory: P 100
Timeline
Startup Founder
Tree of Life Stories Publishing
05.2023 - Current
Young Journalist
Transcontinental Times
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Multiple
01.2023 - Current
Author
Tree of Life Stories LLC
01.2022 - Current
International Baccalaureate
George H. Moody Middle School