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Kamran Paksima

Summary

Dynamic and results-orient student with a proven track record at Horace Mann School, excelling in research, public speaking, and writing. Spearheaded debate preparations, enhancing team performance, and collaborated closely on editorial strategies, significantly improving content quality. Skilled in fostering student engagement and learning as a dedicated volunteer, demonstrating exceptional organizational and communication abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Junior Research Director Varisty Debate

Horace Mann School
09.2024 - Current

Create research files for varsity debate team to be used as a resource to prepare for debates and used at tournaments

Junior Editor

The Review (Horace Mann School)
09.2024 - Current


  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing personal workload, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Improved overall readability of content through thorough fact-checking and research validation.
  • Worked closely with senior editors to refine editorial strategies, aligning them with goals and objectives.
  • Enhanced content quality by proofreading and editing articles prior to publication.

Debate Teaching Volunteer

Bronx Intech
09.2024 - Current
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
  • Taught debate strategies and ran mock debates for middle school students



English Teacher Volunteer

Tibetan Children's Village
09.2023 - Current


  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and participation to inform instructional decisions.
  • Improved student writing abilities with targeted practice exercises and constructive feedback.
  • Enhanced language skills by implementing comprehensive lesson plans and engaging classroom activities.

Counselor

Hayground Camp
07.2024 - 09.2024

General Camp Counselor for 20 kids ages nine and ten. Assisted with activities ranging from soccer to visual arts. Worked with the kids to ensure they had a positive experience at camp.

Volunteer

Jamaica Hospital Department of Orthopedics
06.2024 - 07.2024

Assisted orthopedic surgeons with office visits. Learned different aspects of patient care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horace Mann School
Bronx, NY
06-2027

No Degree - International Relations

Georgetown University Summer College
Washington, DC
01-2025

Constitutional Law

Brown University Summer Program
Providence, RI
01-2024

Skills

  • Research (Historical, Legal, Political and International Relations
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing

Timeline

Junior Research Director Varisty Debate

Horace Mann School
09.2024 - Current

Junior Editor

The Review (Horace Mann School)
09.2024 - Current

Debate Teaching Volunteer

Bronx Intech
09.2024 - Current

Counselor

Hayground Camp
07.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Jamaica Hospital Department of Orthopedics
06.2024 - 07.2024

English Teacher Volunteer

Tibetan Children's Village
09.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Horace Mann School

No Degree - International Relations

Georgetown University Summer College

Constitutional Law

Brown University Summer Program
Kamran Paksima