[{"id":16,"date":"2017-09-11T14:50:25","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T14:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/spatemplate\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2018-03-20T18:57:37","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T18:57:37","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-43 \" src=\"http:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/DSC_0902-e1521572238330-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/DSC_0902-e1521572238330-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/DSC_0902-e1521572238330-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/DSC_0902-e1521572238330-681x1024.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My name is Sydney Morris and I am from Glen Cove, New York. I am currently an undergraduate student at American University with an intended major in Political Science and Computer Science and member of the SPA Leadership Program. I attended Glen Cove High School and graduated with the Advanced New York State Regents Diploma. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My chief interest is the intersection of technology into government and public life. I believe that by moderning our government with all that technology has to offer, we can save the American people a huge amount of time and money. I plan to start my own consulting firm to inform countries about how to best go about the digitization and modernization process.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My name is Sydney Morris and I am from Glen Cove, New York. I am currently an undergraduate student at American University with an intended major in Political Science and Computer Science and member of the SPA Leadership Program. I attended Glen Cove High School and graduated with the Advanced New York State Regents Diploma. 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href=\"http:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/View-as-a-PDF.pdf\">View as a PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/sm4965a\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1058\/2017\/09\/Download-as-a-Word-Document.docx\">Download as a Word Document<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Sydney Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Washington, D.C.\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 (516) 901 \u2013 9247\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:sm4965a@student.american.edu\">sm4965a@student.american.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>American University<\/strong>, Washington, D.C.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a005\/2021<\/p>\n<p>School of Public Affairs: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science<\/p>\n<p>College of Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of the Sciences in Computer Science<\/p>\n<p>Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glen Cove High School<\/strong>, Glen Cove, New York\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a006\/2017<\/p>\n<p>AP Scholar Award with Honors with Distinction<\/p>\n<p>Advanced New York State Regents Diploma<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WORK EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Assistant Principal<\/em>, Tifereth Israel Hebrew School, Glen Cove, New York\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a009\/2013 \u2013 06\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with children (ages 8 \u2013 14) in the classroom to teach basic Hebrew language skills.<\/li>\n<li>Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.<\/li>\n<li>Promotion, coordination, and digital graphic design for special events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Teacher in English Education<\/em>, English Academy, Shavei Tzion, Israel\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 06\/2017 \u2013 08\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach moderate to advanced English languages skills (speaking, reading, and writing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Counselor<\/em>, Surprise Lake Camp, Cold Spring, New York\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 06\/2016 \u2013 08\/2016<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partnered with seven other counselors to care for and entertain a unit of 35 boys ranging in age from 10 \u2013 12<\/li>\n<li>Assisted with standard and special needs kids (vision impaired) to give the best camp experience possible to all the campers<\/li>\n<li>Developed strong people and \u201con your feet\u201d thinking skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Intern, <\/em>Center for Israel Studies, American University, Washington, D.C.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a008\/2017 &#8212; \u00a0\u00a0Present<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create pamphlets, brochures, and posters for the promotion of various<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the planning and logistics of transport to and from events off-campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAMPUS &amp; COMMUNITY SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Co-president<\/em>, METNY USY Congregation Tifereth Israel Chapter\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a006\/2016 \u2013 06\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan bi-monthly events with attendance ranging from 10-20 teenagers<\/li>\n<li>Organize and delegate chapter budget monthly to ensure fiscal responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Represent METNY USY at Congregation Tiferith Israel Bored Meeting concerning issues pertinent to the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>High School Ambassador, Member <\/em>Democracy Matters\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a009\/2015 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of three High Schoolers chosen to promote campaign finance reform and attend yearly meeting in Albany, NY<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate protests around New York, specifically in Manhattan, around the issue of campaign finance reform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Co-Editor-in-Chief<\/em>, \u201cThe Times of Surprise Lake,\u201d Surprise Lake Camp, Cold Spring, NY\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>06\/2017-08\/2016<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Edited and organized a bi-monthly newspaper for Surprise Lake Sleepaway camp written by campers ages 8 \u2013 12<\/li>\n<li>Managed staff schedules and delegated responsibilities for interview supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>President, <\/em>Teen Advisory Board, Glen Cove Public Library\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a008\/2014 \u2013 06\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversaw and planned monthly meeting at the Glen Cove Library<\/li>\n<li>Partnered with Head Librarian of Teen Services, Carolyn Pompa to coordinate events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Co-founder, President<\/em>, Model United Nations, Glen Cove High School\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a009\/2015 \u2013 06\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Founded club to expose students in my school to international affairs and world politics<\/li>\n<li>Participated, moderated, and judged numerous intra-school competitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>President, <\/em>\u201cMathletes\u201d Math Club, Glen Cove High School\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a009\/2014 \u2013 06\/2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in bi-monthly competitions hosted at schools around the Long Island area<\/li>\n<li>Train new recruits and head weekly practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Computer<\/strong>: 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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View as a PDF Download as a Word Document &nbsp; Sydney Morris Washington, D.C.\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 (516) 901 \u2013 9247\u00a0 \u00b7\u00a0 sm4965a@student.american.edu &nbsp; EDUCATION American University, Washington, D.C.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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