1107 CLAIRE AVE

AUSTIN, TEXAS
78703

(512) 705-7744
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EMILY DWYER

Education
2014-2015 Liberal Arts and Science Academy
Austin, TX

2015-2018 Stephen F. Austin High School Academy for Global Studies

Austin, TX

Cumulative GPA: 4.2

ACT: 33 Superscore: 34

Academic
10, 11, 12 Academy for Global Studies
Learn about the world through investigating, recognizing perspectives,
communicating ideas, and taking action
Project based learning focusing on service and environmental education
Some projects included teaching at elementary and middle schools, upcycling and
environmental sustainability projects, reading about different cultures from around
the world, creating senior capstone projects and service projects, etc

10, 11, 12 Academy for Global Studies Travel

Sophomore trip to Costa Rica to study environmental science and sustainability,

wildlife, and indigenous culture. Stayed with Bri Bri people and learned spanish
Junior trip to New Mexico to study Native American culture and history. Studied
ecology and erosion in New Mexican mountains
Senior trip to China to study culture, history, and language. Visits to the Great Wall
of China, Tiananmen Square, and other historic sites

11, 12 P
ALS

Duties: Mentoring elementary and middle school aged students who are facing
difficulties in school and home life, organizing events, and planning ways to
connect and build relationships with your PALees
Learned skills such as patience, understanding, forgiveness, leadership, and trust.
Helped me to connect with younger students and guide them through difficult
periods in their lives

11, 12 A
rabic Club

Duties: Attend weekly meetings with the Arabic teacher, discuss Arab culture and
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language in order to better understand the Arab world and assist in learning of the
Arabic Language
Discussed current events in the Middle East, had discussions about US policies
regarding the Middle East, learned to distinguish between specific Arab cultures
and beliefs, learned about the Muslim religions and women's rights

9 S
ign Language Club, LASA

Duties: Attend weekly meetings, learn how to sign and carry basic conversation in
ASL
Learned through fluent ASL speakers and had some students from the Austin
School of the Deaf sign with us

11, 12 National Honor Society

Selected students who accel in areas of scholarship, integrity, service, and

leadership

Work & Internships

11 CIEE Study Abroad Program, Botswana 3 weeks

Study and observe animals in their natural habitat

Learn about conservation and preservation techniques in Botswana, and how to
implement them at home
Learn to track and identify animals in the wild
Language proficiency in Setswana
Camping in the Okavango Delta
Certificate of Learning

11 Emilys Cakes Business

Created in order to raise money for Botswana

Holiday cakes and cakeballs made for order

11 E milys Granola Business

Created in order to raise money for Botswana

Homemade granola in four flavors
Advertising, bake sales, and make to order/delivery
Raised over $4,000 (combined with cake sales)

Volunteer/Service
11, 12 Healing with Horses Ranch, Therapeutic Riding Center

12 hrs/week; 40 wks/yr

Horse Handler
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Duties: Horse handle during lessons for students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral
Palsy, Autism, At-Risk Youth, Multiple Sclerosis, PTSD, Developmental Delay,
Paralysis, etc.
Teach students how to groom, halter, lead, saddle/bridle, ride, and communicate
with horses
Lead the horse during lessons, assist the instructor with safety and protection of
the horse and student, assist with emergency dismounts and controlling the horse

Feed Team

Duties: Feed horses on Saturday mornings and afternoons, give hay and grain,
administer medicine to horses in need
Learn how to give proper nutrition and medicine to horses

Horse Conditioning Team

Duties: Condition and exercise the horses in need, ride multiple times a week,
assist with training and retraining horses, ride English, Western, and bareback
styles, take notes on horses
Make sure horses are in fit condition for students, stretch tight and sore muscles,
give the horses a workout on a weekly basis to keep them healthy and fit for
lessons

10, 11 Austin Pets Alive Shelter Volunteer 4 hrs/wk; 20 wks/yr

Duties: Clean bowls, kennels, and litter boxes, wash towels and beds, play with cats
and dogs, write descriptions of the animals, raise awareness for the needs of
shelter animals
Learn how to take care of shelter animals and help them get adopted

11, 12 Beyond Batten Youth Leadership Foundation

2 hrs/month; 10 months/yr

Duties: Raise awareness for Batten disease, create fundraisers and events,
organize projects to raise money for Battens research
BE project, worked on raising money for testing a possible cure for Juvenile Batten
disease and other neurological diseases

9, 10 Street Youth Ministry Service

Participated in can and coat drives

cleaned and painted houses, raked yards, planted gardens
Participated in yearly projects for the program

Athletics
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9, 10, 11, 12 Cross Country team 15 hr/wk; 16 wks/yr

Daily practices and weekly meets
1st place in district (10, 11, 12) Top 10 individual finalist (9-12)
Travel to regional meets in Corpus Christi
Off-season practice and workouts

11, 12 C
ross Country Captain 15 hr/wk; 16 wks/yr

Lead warm ups, workouts and cool downs
Boost morale and give encouragement to team members
Organize team dinners and celebrations

9, 10 Track 15 hr/wk; 16 wks/yr

Daily practices and weekly meets

Ran the 400m, 4x4 relay, and 800m
Off-season practice and workouts

10, 11, 12 Yoga 2 hr/wk; 40 wks/yr

bi-weekly classes at Bfree yoga studio

Cross training with running, strength and breath practices

Honors/Awards
10, 11, 12 AISD Trustees Scholarship Award

11 Cross Country Maroon Spirit Award

Other
CPR certified
Trained in self defense