Joshua Tonga
Provo
Summary
Clear, concise writer with a principled interest in religious freedom; comfortable in rapid-response environments, coordinating projects across teams, and integrating feedback to ship polished work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cello Instructor
American Preparatory Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Taught K–6 students in private lessons, building fundamentals (posture, bow hold, intonation, rhythm), and confidence.
- Designed curriculum-aligned lesson plans, set weekly practice goals, and tracked student progress toward recitals and assessments.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to reinforce at-home practice, and classroom integration.
Petition / Senior Compliance Specialist
Brigham Young University — Registrar’s Office
01.2025 - Current
- Processed over 1,000 student petitions and personal record changes with strict FERPA compliance; flagged and resolved out-of-compliance cases.
- Coordinated with students and staff to keep degree progress on track, and maintained high-volume accuracy under deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements for academic records.
Student Fellow
Religious Freedom & Human Dignity Initiative - BYU Hawaii
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Researched and authored/revised a 20-page report on the status of religious freedom in the People’s Republic of Laos, for submission to the ICLRS in conjunction with the J. Reuben Clark Law School (BYU).
- Collaborated with a six-person team to develop educational materials promoting awareness of human rights.
- Conducted research on religious freedom issues impacting human dignity globally.
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives — Office of Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa, At-Large)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with two legislative assistants to draft policy memos and research briefs related to citizenship (e.g., H.R.). 6062).
- Developed key messaging points for the Congresswoman’s floor remarks, translating legal content into clear, persuasive language for public audiences.
- Managed front-office operations (phones, tour requests, scheduling), and supported daily calendar logistics for constituent meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2027
Skills
- Legal & policy research
- Policy memo drafting; public-facing writing & message development
- Scheduling & Communications
- Client Relationship Management
- Basic Adobe (Photoshop/Premiere)
- Microsoft Word Proficiency
- Korean (Fluent)
Timeline
Cello Instructor
American Preparatory Academy
08.2025 - Current
Petition / Senior Compliance Specialist
Brigham Young University — Registrar’s Office
01.2025 - Current
Student Fellow
Religious Freedom & Human Dignity Initiative - BYU Hawaii
08.2024 - 01.2025
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives — Office of Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa, At-Large)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Brigham Young University