Salma Elhandaoui
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A determined, hard-working, and independent High School student with great academic achievements and outstanding leadership experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Demonstrated knowledge of standard psychological assessment instruments of personality and intellectual functions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Writer and Photographer
The Graveyard Zine
05.2022 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Wrote poems and stories for the Graveyard Zine issues
Eternal Discourse
Girls Write Now
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Worked with a mentor to plan, record, produce, and publish the social issues-based podcast to Girls Write Now and other streaming platforms.
Student Fellow, Student Builder
Civics Unplugged
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Attended weekly meeting to learn about various social issues hosted by Nick Delis.
- Wrote two case briefs: one on Healthcare and another on economic stability with an intersection of gender stratification.
- Brought into a life-long community and offered a range of opportunities that help them steadily gain confidence and experience to become an effective civic innovator.
Digital Storyteller
Moth All City Slam
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Learned about free and unscripted storytelling through weekly meetings with Moth staff.
- Met and communicated with people across the U.S. and discussed important personal stories.
- Presented a story on immigration hardships to a public audience during the Slam.
Writing 360 Mentee
Girls Write Now
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Featured on Taking Roots: The Girls Write Now 2022 Anthology with self-written diary "The Universe of Imminent Destruction."
- Wrote and published various horror, mystery, and thriller poems
- Met weekly with mentor on Saturdays
- Maintained regular and prompt communication with my mentor and GWN staff.
Founder
Self Employed I Dynarrative
07.2021 - Current
- Founded an online literary magazine and community where writers have the creative freedom to explore their passions in multiple genres.
- Created the website, Instagram, Youtube channel, and podcast for the magazine, which will all be launched by July 2022.
Founder
Self Employed I Change For Climate Change
07.2021 - Current
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base and solidify market presence.
- Inform, educated, and spread awareness on climate change to people, especially youth and generations that will be most influenced by climate change.
Environmental Justice Advocate
Infinity Educational Programs
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned, designed, and launched a website for a campaign called Changing For Climate Change (CFCC) with two team members.
- Managed CFCC's Instagram account by posting informative, creative, and interesting posts on climate change.
- Orchestrated CFCC's email and blog updates
Founder, Sound Engineer, Social Media Manager
Self Employed I PARAEDU
06.2021 - Current
- Founded a video game that is currently in the creation process alongside two other individuals. PARAEDU is an educational video game, particularly in STEM aimed to make education more accessible to marginalized communities.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
Community Engagement Intern
Changing The Present
05.2021 - Current
- Made a big impact in the world by focusing on important causes such as women's rights, abuse, adoption and foster care, and climate change.
- Used my skills, experience, knowledge, and creativity to change the present by reaching out to my favorite non-profit organizations.
- Promoted to Research Intern position (by July 2022)
Tutor
Part-Time
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses in mathematics and english.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY 09.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Origins High School
Brooklyn, NY 09.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
Psychology
Neuroscience
Sociology
Climate Change
Activism
Journalism/Reporting
Creative Writing
Debate
Public Speaking
Canva
Wix
Wordpress
Google Docs/Slides/Drive
Microsoft Word/Powerpoint/Teams
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Time Management
News photography
Accomplishments
- Student of the Month (2019-present)
- Honor Roll (2019-present)
- English Language Arts Excellence Award (2019)
- National Honor Society Member Certification (2020-present)
- HarvardX Shakespeare Course Certification (2022)
- Outstanding Member of Math Team (2022)
Community Service
- Zooniverse: Marine Invertebrates Inspector
- Luv Michael: Autism Campaign Coordinator
- Do Something: Diversity and Inclusion Volunteer (Designed a diversity Book Club)
- Words Alive: Book Critic
- Smithsonian Institution: Data Transcriber
- Girls Inc.: Social Media Ambassador
- Love For Our Elders
- 7 Cups: Verified Listener
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Writer and Photographer
The Graveyard Zine
05.2022 - Current
Eternal Discourse
Girls Write Now
04.2022 - Current
Student Fellow, Student Builder
Civics Unplugged
02.2022 - Current
Digital Storyteller
Moth All City Slam
10.2021 - 12.2022
Writing 360 Mentee
Girls Write Now
09.2021 - Current
Founder
Self Employed I Dynarrative
07.2021 - Current
Founder
Self Employed I Change For Climate Change
07.2021 - Current
Environmental Justice Advocate
Infinity Educational Programs
07.2021 - 08.2021
Founder, Sound Engineer, Social Media Manager
Self Employed I PARAEDU
06.2021 - Current
Community Engagement Intern
Changing The Present
05.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
09.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Origins High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Tutor
Part-Time
02.2019 - Current