Work History
Academic Honors
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Yeonseo Shin

Student
Seoul

Work History

Editor, Writer

Newspaper Club
  • Edited and refined articles, managed publication deadlines, and contributed to well-research and investigative pieces on school events and global affairs.
  • Developed strong analytical and communication skills.

Layout Coordinator, Contributor

Yearbook Club
  • Designed yearbook spreads, coordinated team submissions, and ensured visual and textual coherence.
  • Balanced creativity with logistical constraints under strict deadlines.

Competitor, Best Speaker, Semifinalist

Speech and Debate
  • Competed in British and Asian Parliamentary formats, developing constructive and comprehensive cases, rhetoric, critical thinking, and adaptability.
  • Progressed from a beginner to award-winner in multiple tournaments.

Delegate, School Representative

Model UN
  • Represented various countries in competitive MUN conferences.
  • Developed policy analysis, negotiation, and strategic diplomacy skills in rapid and high-pressure settings.

Athlete

MS Soccer
  • Balanced endurance training, teamwork, and strategic play across three sports.
  • Built resilience, leadership, and collaboration skills under pressure.
  • Mentored younger athletes on strategy and play.

Documentary Creator, National Finalist, regional winner and representative

National History Day
  • Produced a well-research and powerful historical documentary that advanced to nationals, representing South Korea at the National History Day Fair in Washington.
  • Developed skills in media storytelling, deep research, and presentation.

Captain, Ambassador

Student Leadership
  • Helped coordinate school events, manage budgets, and increase student engagement.
  • Gained firsthand experience in project management and decision-making.
  • Participated in community service programs and initiatives by encouraging participation and donation from students for fundraisers.
  • Volunteered and participated in local food drives and fundraisers for child leukemia.

Honor Recipient, Researcher

Forensic Science
  • Studied investigative techniques in mock criminal cases and applied analytical reasoning to case studies.
  • Developed comprehensive reports and research on cases while strengthening problem-solving and data-interpretation abilities.

National Winner, Competitor

Social Hackathon
  • Collaborated in a high-intensity competition to create innovative solutions for teen drug abuse in South Korea.
  • Developed a well-researched presentation and won 'Best Innovative Solution' awarded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
  • Strengthened problem-solving and data interpretation abilities.

Tutor, Mentor

IB Tutoring Programs
  • Provided academic support and curricula in math and language to younger students.
  • Completed 40 hours of service through lessons, improving communication and mentorship skills.

Award-winner, Performer

Piano
  • Trained in classical and contemporary piano, performing in recitals and competitions.
  • Developed discipline, technical performance, and creative expression.

Academic Honors

Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education English Honor Society

National History Day Junior Group Documentary 2nd Place (Regional)

Johns Hopkins University Center of Talented Youth 23-24 Talent Search: Forensics Honor Award

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Piano Performance Distinction 2x winner, Merit 3x winner

Competed to semifinals at the Asia Junior Debate Championships and won various speech awards

Competed to quarterfinals at the Asia Pacific Junior Debate Championships and won various speech awards

Won fourth best speaker and competed to semifinals at the Cambridge Asia British Parliamentary Debate Tournament

Won honorable mention and best delegate in several Model United Nations conferences

Completed 40 hours of community service in student-led tutorship program for younger students

Won Best Innovative Solution in CHANGEMAKERS Hackathon (Awarded by the Chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Government)

Middle School House Captain (6th Grade), House Ambassador (7th Grade), Leadership team (8th Grade)

Won three merit awards for ballet performance at the Royal Academy of Dance

All-Star 2nd place middle school soccer team at the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference (KAIAC), middle school basketball team champions at the Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference

Red Cross New Jersey: Preparedness HFC Chapter Team Member, IHL Youth Action Campaign Advocate 

Timeline

Layout Coordinator, Contributor

Yearbook Club

Competitor, Best Speaker, Semifinalist

Speech and Debate

Delegate, School Representative

Model UN

Documentary Creator, National Finalist, regional winner and representative

National History Day

Captain, Ambassador

Student Leadership

Honor Recipient, Researcher

Forensic Science

National Winner, Competitor

Social Hackathon

Tutor, Mentor

IB Tutoring Programs

Award-winner, Performer

Piano

Editor, Writer

Newspaper Club

Athlete

MS Soccer
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