Extracurricular
- Class Board Representative
- Class of 2014 Class Board 2010 to Now
- The Class of 2014 Class Board is a group of members of the class of 2014 looking to take a leadership position and participate in student government. It requires constant collaboration and cooperation with all other members of the board, regardless of position, and often requires cooperation with other class boards, teachers, and administrators. Responsibilities include plannings school dances, planning and participating in fundraisers for school activities, and planning and participating in fundraisers for nonprofit organizations such as the National Breast Cancer Society.
- Badminton Player
- Badminton 2010 to Now
- Badminton is a time-consuming but rewarding sport. Our teams practice and compete six days a week during the season, in addition to the work that individuals do in the off-season. I play both singles and doubles, but my personal preference is doubles.
- German Club Member
- German Club (Deutschklub) 2010 to Now
- German Club (Deutschklub) is a group of students interested in the German language and culture, regardless of whether they are in the school's German program or not. We participate in activities related to the culture, fundraise, and travel to nearby German heritage locations.
- Pianist
- Concert Orchestra 2010 to 2011
- Concert Orchestra is the entrance orchestra for all freshmen at my high school. We simultaneously work on challenging musical pieces, technique, and music theory. Pieces we have played range from Psycho (Prelude) to the Brandenburgisches Konzert (Brandenburg Concerto) and everything in between. As a pianist, I have a unique role in the orchestra. At once I have my own part and are collaborating with others. There is also a second pianist within the orchestras, creating the unique opportunity for us to occasionally play together and perform duets. We also each had the opportunity to play Batalia a 10 in D Major C. 61 by H. Biber. It is a chamber piece in which each person has a unique part; no two people shared the same one. It was a great opportunity to participate in chamber music.
- Pianist
- Symphony Orchestra 2011 to Now
- Symphony Orchestra is the main orchestra at my high school. We work on challenging musical pieces, technique, and music theory. Pieces range from classical pieces to Broadway musicals.
- Pianist
- District 214 Honors Orchestra 2011 to Now
- Honors Orchestra is an orchestra comprising of the best musicians in the high school district. We perform highly challenging classical pieces by great composers. The 2011-2012 repertoire includes Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky, Die Meistersinger von Nuernburg by Wagner, The Three-Cornered Hat - Final Dance by de Falla and Violin Concerto in D by Tchaikovsky.
- Piano student
- Piano lessons (classical) 2001 to Now
- I have taken classical piano lessons since 2001 under the tutorage of Irina Mueller, professor at Northwestern University and graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia.
- Violin student
- Violin lessons 2010 to 2011
- Took beginner's violin lessons. Learned instrument care and proper playing technique, and applied this to simple pieces for violin.
- Figure skater - Ladies Singles
- Figure skating 2000 to 2010
- Involved: Getting to the rink at 5:30 to practice before school; practicing again after school ; practicing on weekends and during holidays; off-ice classes; private lessons (student) - Moves in the Field (MIF); private lessons (student) - singles; performing in ice shows; competing in United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) competitions.
- Exchange Host
- German Exchange 2011 to 2011
- Hosted two exchange students from a Gymnasium (the highest level of high school in the German system) and showed them our area and American culture. We had plenty of fun and learning experiences on all of our parts, and still keep in touch today.
Experience
- Jewelry-maker
- Self-employed
- 2007 to 2009
- Created my own jewelry company. Constructed my own jewelry (bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and rings) and marketed it online via my own website and through the Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival.
- Apprentice Expert Reviewer
- Livemocha (Education)
- 2012 to Now
- As an Apprentice Expert Reviewer on livemocha.com, a leading language-learning website, I help people learn English as an additional language. There are many ways in which I do this, including helping answer specific questions and allowing students to pra
- Piano Teacher
- Self-employed (Education)
- 2012 to Now
- I teach piano to beginning students.
Honors & Awards
* Gold Award (94th percentile score) on the 2012 National German Examination, Level 2 from the American Association of Teachers of German
* Perfect Attendance Award for the 2007-2008 school year
* 2007 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest Honorable Mention
* Perfect Attendance Award for the 2007-2008 school year
* 2007 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest Honorable Mention
Specialties & Skills
* 9 years of classical training in piano
* CPR certified by the American Heart Association
* CPR certified by the American Heart Association
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
May 24, 2012
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
April 15
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Religious:
Catholic
Background
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Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
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Heritage:
English // German // Iranian // Irish // Persian // Scottish // Swiss
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Fluent Language:
English
Interests
- Education
- Music
- Undecided
- Languages
Favorites
- Movies:
Gattaca
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie
Johnny English
Inception
Due Date - TV Shows:
Storage Wars
Celebrity Apprentice
America's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent
Parenthood
Criminal Minds
America's Funniest Home Videos
Ninja Warrior
Iron Chef (the original Japanese one)
The Voice
America's Next Top Model
The Price Is Right
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Family Feud
Ghost Whisperer
The Biggest Loser
Millionaire Matchmaker - Music:
I truly like just about every type of music. Classical, country, pop, alternative, rock, name something and I can probably tell you I'm a fan. The one thing I just don't understand, though, is screamo. Sorry guys!
- Websites:
http://www.fastweb.com/referral/lollipop_415
www.zinch.com - Quotes:
"If people are trying to bring you down, it only means you're above them." - Anonymous
"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." -Victor Hugo
"No hunter of the skies should end his days as prey. Better to die on the wing than pinned to the ground." - Saphira from "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini - Books:
The Inheritance Cycle
Harry Potter
To Kill a Mockingbird
Romeo and Juliet
The Second Mark: Courage, Corruption, and the Battle for Olympic Gold
