Maddy DeChurch
Evanston,Illinois
Summary
A hardworking and responsible student with strong abilities in managing social media, filmmaking, and collaborating with teams. Has a strong ability to handle challenging work and is ready to apply education in the workplace. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Manager
Film Club at Winter Park High School
Winter Park, Florida
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Created engaging content about the club on Instagram.
- Posted dates and times of meetings.
- Created and posted videos promoting the club.
- Posted pictures from weekly meetings and activities.
- Posted brief trailers of the assigned movies each week.
- Analyzed data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
Math Tutor
Mathematics Honor Society
Winter Park, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Stayed after school for an hour several times a week to assist students with understanding mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, and calculus.
- Provided individualized tutoring sessions to help students enhance their math skills.
- Instructed students on proper techniques for solving problems in mathematics.
- Explained various methods for solving equations and other math problems.
- Identified areas where students need additional instruction or practice.
- Demonstrated how to use calculators, computers, and other technology tools for problem-solving tasks in mathematics.
Volunteer
Beta Club
Winter Park, Florida
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, such as ensuring the safety of blood donors during the Big Red Bus event at Winter Park High School.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Assisted with weekly trash cleanups around the Winter Park High School campus for an hour after school.
Documentary Filmmaker
Winter Park High School
Winter Park, Florida
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Explored the issue of political polarization in the United States and the role that algorithms and the spread of misinformation play in it.
- Developed and implemented creative strategies for filming documentaries.
- Conducted interviews with subjects of the documentary film.
- Researched topics related to the documentary film's content.
- Edited raw footage using editing software such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 C-SPAN StudentCam competition
Documentary Filmmaker
Northwestern
Evanston, Illinois
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked as an intern in the SONIC Lab at Northwestern.
- Participated in a NASA study investigating teamwork factors critical to a mission to Mars.
- Wrote and submitted a systematic review of research on status conflict for a psychology academic conference. This paper scientifically investigated how status conflict develops in teams living in isolation.
- Created a 6-minute documentary called "Mars: Mission Possible" about the SIRIUS-21 mission, an 8-month Earth-based experiment conducted in Moscow, Russia.
- Won Best Student Documentary award for my film "Mars: Mission Possible" in the Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival 2022
- Edited raw footage using editing software such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Researched psychological and space-related topics related to the documentary film's content.
- Created storyboards outlining scenes in the documentary film.
Documentary Filmmaker
Winter Park High School
Winter Park, Florida
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Explored the basic concept of being afraid of the dark, a fear known as nyctophobia
- Edited raw footage using editing software such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Developed and implemented creative strategies for filming documentaries.
- Organized production schedules and assigned tasks to crew members.
- Supervised camera, sound, lighting, and other technical crews during filming.
- Created storyboards outlining scenes in the documentary film.
- Scouted locations suitable for shooting scenes of the documentary film.
- Directed actors in front of cameras during filming sessions.
- Nominated
- Researched psychological topics related to the documentary film's content.
- Featured in the 2022 Reel Short Teen Film Festival Virtual Showcase
Education
Undecided
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2027
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
Winter Park, FL05-2023
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Organization
- Film and Video Production
- Social Psychology
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Attention To Detail
- Strategic Planning
- Networking
- Effective Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Friendly and Personable
- Leadership
- Cooperative and Collaborative
- Creativity
Affiliations
- Cinematography
- Intramural soccer
- Played soccer in high school
- Rowed in high school
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Ranked 10/860 in graduating class
- Orange County Super Scholar
- Earned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Certification
- Adobe Premiere Pro Certification
Timeline
Documentary Filmmaker
Winter Park High School
12.2022 - 01.2023
Social Media Manager
Film Club at Winter Park High School
08.2022 - 04.2024
Math Tutor
Mathematics Honor Society
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Beta Club
08.2022 - 05.2023
Documentary Filmmaker
Northwestern
06.2022 - 09.2022
Documentary Filmmaker
Winter Park High School
10.2021 - 10.2021
Undecided
Northwestern University
High School Diploma -
Winter Park High School
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