- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Baking for friends and family
Nicole Yu
Baltimore,MD
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Decathlon Team Captain
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
Acton, MA
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Tripled club size in a year through active recruitment and social media maintenance
- Fundraised $2000+ for Nationals by organizing and running bake sales, and coordinating with local organizations and members of the community
- Set clear expectations for each member's roles and responsibilities, leading to improved accountability across the board.
- Enhanced team performance by offering personalized tutoring in 7 subjects (math, science, economics, literature, music, art, social science)
- National Team MVP
Fencer (Athlete and Volunteer Coach)
Marx Fencing Academy
Acton, MA
09.2019 - 07.2025
- 10+ years of experience
- Won numerous national medals
- Competed internationally
- Led structured classes for beginner students and gave personalized lessons to help students reach set targets
A World of Difference Peer Leader
AWOD
Acton, MA
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Led workshops of 20-30 students on bullying and discrimination to promote a more inclusive school environment
- Advocated against the use of hateful language
- Served as a mentor for incoming students, offering personal insights and experiences to help them navigate high school successfully
- Collaborated with faculty to identify areas of improvement in student belonging and provided valuable feedback for course enhancement
Assistant Coach
Acton Chinese Language School
Acton, MA
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Mentored children ages 5-12 in fencing: emphasizing sportsmanship, resilience, and goal-setting
- Developed and implemented training games to improve team cohesiveness
- Organized and prepared spaces before and after practice
Peer Tutor
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
Acton, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Helped ~5 students prepare for quizzes and tests by helping with homework and revising old work.
- Promoted development of good study habits and learning skills.
- Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary
Education
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
Acton, MA05.2025
Skills
- Personable and friendly
- Teamwork, cooperation, leadership
- Procreate, paper sketches, painting
- Organization and preparation
- Mentoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
Interests
Timeline
Peer Tutor
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
09.2024 - 05.2025
A World of Difference Peer Leader
AWOD
09.2023 - 05.2025
Academic Decathlon Team Captain
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
10.2022 - 05.2025
Assistant Coach
Acton Chinese Language School
09.2022 - 06.2025
Fencer (Athlete and Volunteer Coach)
Marx Fencing Academy
09.2019 - 07.2025
Acton Boxborough Regional High School