Sydney Morris
Washington, D.C. · (516) 901 – 9247 · sm4965a@student.american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, Washington, D.C. 05/2021
School of Public Affairs: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of the Sciences in Computer Science
Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies
Glen Cove High School, Glen Cove, New York 06/2017
AP Scholar Award with Honors with Distinction
Advanced New York State Regents Diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Principal, Tifereth Israel Hebrew School, Glen Cove, New York 09/2013 – 06/2017
- Work with children (ages 8 – 14) in the classroom to teach basic Hebrew language skills.
- Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
- Promotion, coordination, and digital graphic design for special events
Teacher in English Education, English Academy, Shavei Tzion, Israel 06/2017 – 08/2017
- Teach moderate to advanced English languages skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
Counselor, Surprise Lake Camp, Cold Spring, New York 06/2016 – 08/2016
- Partnered with seven other counselors to care for and entertain a unit of 35 boys ranging in age from 10 – 12
- Assisted with standard and special needs kids (vision impaired) to give the best camp experience possible to all the campers
- Developed strong people and “on your feet” thinking skills
Intern, Center for Israel Studies, American University, Washington, D.C. 08/2017 — Present
- Create pamphlets, brochures, and posters for the promotion of various
- Assist in the planning and logistics of transport to and from events off-campus
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Co-president, METNY USY Congregation Tifereth Israel Chapter 06/2016 – 06/2017
- Plan bi-monthly events with attendance ranging from 10-20 teenagers
- Organize and delegate chapter budget monthly to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Represent METNY USY at Congregation Tiferith Israel Bored Meeting concerning issues pertinent to the organization
High School Ambassador, Member Democracy Matters 09/2015 – Present
- One of three High Schoolers chosen to promote campaign finance reform and attend yearly meeting in Albany, NY
- Coordinate protests around New York, specifically in Manhattan, around the issue of campaign finance reform
Co-Editor-in-Chief, “The Times of Surprise Lake,” Surprise Lake Camp, Cold Spring, NY 06/2017-08/2016
- Edited and organized a bi-monthly newspaper for Surprise Lake Sleepaway camp written by campers ages 8 – 12
- Managed staff schedules and delegated responsibilities for interview supervision
President, Teen Advisory Board, Glen Cove Public Library 08/2014 – 06/2017
- Oversaw and planned monthly meeting at the Glen Cove Library
- Partnered with Head Librarian of Teen Services, Carolyn Pompa to coordinate events
Co-founder, President, Model United Nations, Glen Cove High School 09/2015 – 06/2017
- Founded club to expose students in my school to international affairs and world politics
- Participated, moderated, and judged numerous intra-school competitions
President, “Mathletes” Math Club, Glen Cove High School 09/2014 – 06/2017
- Participate in bi-monthly competitions hosted at schools around the Long Island area
- Train new recruits and head weekly practices
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and equivalent Google Services; Programming Languages BASIC, Python, and Java; Digital Editing on Camtasia Studios, Adobe Premier, and Apple Final Cut Pro