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Rana Al-Tamimi

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Summary

Creative and academically driven student at the University of Houston with interests spanning computer science, architecture, design, and community advocacy. Experienced in leadership, tutoring, creative research, and visual communication through organizations such as WISE and collaborative projects with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Skilled in combining analytical thinking with creativity to develop engaging ideas, research, and design-oriented solutions.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Yearbook Editor

Shadow Creek High School
2023 - 2025
  • Managed layouts, organization, and visual presentation for yearbook publications.
  • Collaborated with staff members to maintain deadlines and cohesive design standards.

CARE Volunteer Tutor

WISE Community Engagement
01.2026 - Current
  • Participated in CARE for one semester through WISE.
  • Tutored elementary students at PSTEM Academy twice weekly.
  • Assisted students with academic development while building communication and mentorship skills.

Research & Creative Collaboration

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
04.2026 - 05.2026

Letters to Frida Project and Presentation:

  • Developed data variables and visual representations to measure audience engagement with the Frida Kahlo Exhibit.
  • Combined creativity, research, and analytical thinking to interpret visitor interaction patterns.

Advocacy Executive

WISE
01.2026 - Current
  • Newly appointed Advocacy Exec focused on increasing student engagement and strengthening community outreach initiatives.
  • Develop recruitment strategies and collaborative programming ideas to expand organizational involvement.
  • Create promotional materials and flyers for events and advocacy campaigns.

Student Volunteer

Pearland Islamic Center Of Isgh
2024 - 2025
  • Assisted in teaching Qur’an recitation and Arabic studies to elementary and middle school students during weekly Sunday school programming.
  • Supported teachers and staff by ensuring classrooms, transitions, and student activities operated smoothly and efficiently.
  • Guided students in maintaining respectful classroom behavior and active participation in lessons.

In-Home Babysitter

Family Friends House
Pearland, TX
2024 - 2025
  • Cared for four children between the ages of 1 and 8 in a safe, attentive, and structured environment.
  • Assisted children with homework completion and encouraged productive study habits and time management.
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously while adapting to the individual needs and personalities of each child.

Education

Bachelor's Studies -

University of Houston
Houston, Texas, USA
05-2026

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • C
  • Rhino
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Layout design
  • Digital photography

Languages

Arabic
Professional Working

Timeline

Research & Creative Collaboration

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
04.2026 - 05.2026

CARE Volunteer Tutor

WISE Community Engagement
01.2026 - Current

Advocacy Executive

WISE
01.2026 - Current

Yearbook Editor

Shadow Creek High School
2023 - 2025

Student Volunteer

Pearland Islamic Center Of Isgh
2024 - 2025

In-Home Babysitter

Family Friends House
2024 - 2025

Bachelor's Studies -

University of Houston

Honors & Awards

Honorable Mention — Michael G. Meyers Design and Ideas High School Scholarship Competition, Hosted by American Institute of Architects (AIA), 2025, Recognized for excellence in sketching and conceptual design work.

AP Scholar with Distinction — College Board, 2025, Awarded for achieving strong academic performance on multiple Advanced Placement examinations and demonstrating rigorous college-level achievement in high school.

Relevant Coursework

  • DSGN 1358 – Intro to Design Culture
  • ARCH 3397 – Selected Topics in Architecture
  • COSC 1437 – Programming Fundamentals I
  • HON 3310 – Creativity at Work

Pursuing a Computer Science Major and Creative Works Minor with interdisciplinary interests in design, technology, and creative research.