CHANNING LEE

Fullerton, CA (714) 659-4342 channing.lee@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
Cornelia Connelly School–Anaheim, CA expected graduation: June 2019

ACTIVITIES (Cornelia Connelly School, Anaheim, CA)

Associated Student Body 2016-present
ASB President (present)
• Act as chief executive by representing school at out-of-school functions
• Redefine ASB officers’ roles and increase student ownership of school activities
Junior Class President (2016-2017)
• Represented class by leading class functions; organized fundraisers and ran efficient class meetings
Journalism: Connelly Chronicle 2016-present
Editor-in-Chief (present)
• Implement a series of new elements for our class, such as a video reporting team, a website, social
media accounts, and a new organizational structure for various positions
Managing Editor (2016-2017)
• Pioneered journalism class by managing, writing for, and designing layout for World News section
Mock Trial 2015-2018
Lead Defense Attorney (2018), Prosecution Attorney (2015-2017)
• Developed critical thinking, teamwork, and public speaking skills while learning about the legal process
• Received multiple MVP recognitions throughout four years
Advanced Women’s Ensemble 2016-present
Soprano II Section Leader
• Serve as head of Second Soprano section by leading peers when learning and performing music
Campus Ministry 2016-present
Commissioner of Fundraising and Service
• Organize a plethora of fundraisers and collection drives for natural disasters and other causes
Academic Council 2016-present
Student Representative
• Contribute student voice to academic department chairs regarding important academic decisions
Global Solidarity Committee 2016-present
Student Representative
• Plan annual “Global Solidarity Week,” which promotes empathy with global neighbors
National Honor Society 2016-present
Society Member
• Exemplify scholarship, leadership, service, and character; tutor peers in various academic subjects
Connelly Ambassador 2015-present
• Represent and promote my school for prospective students
Class Plays 2015-present
Stage Manager (2018), Actor (2015-2017)
• Won Bright Spot, Best Actress, and Best Class Play awards
Retreat Leader 2015-present
• Plan annual class retreat, stressing friendships, personal growth, and spiritualty

SERVICE
Brookhurst Junior High School, Anaheim, CA 2017-present
Volunteer Debate Coach
• Prepare students for tournaments; teach argumentation, refutation, public speaking, and research
• Planned and implemented a free, two-week summer camp open to all students from the school district
Orange County Debate League, Orange County, CA 2015-present
Volunteer Board Member—Head Judge (present)
• Direct and oversee entire judging program, including training judges, and ensuring consistent quality
Volunteer Judge, Judge Trainer (2015-present)
• Judge middle school tournaments and train judge candidates in certification process
Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership, Orange, CA 2017-present
Community Leadership Workshop Planning Committee— Co-Chair (present), Programs Co-Director (2018)
• Coordinated program of one-day leadership workshop for sophomores
• Organized service panel of inspirational community members who work to improve our community
Student Ambassador (2017)
• Represented Cornelia Connelly School at 2017 annual Southern California Leadership Conference
Girl Talk, Buena Park, CA 2015-2017
Chapter Founder
• Mentored middle school girls in all “girl” issues, such as friend drama, body changes, and boys
Pathways of Hope, Anaheim, CA 2015, 2016
School Program Coordinator
• Organized “Adopt-a-Family” Christmas program at my school for families in transitional living homes
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Rowland Heights, CA 2014-present
Piano Accompanist
• Accompany choir during Mass, sharing gift of music with my community

SELECT HONORS & AWARDS

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Semifinalist (Finalist Status Pending) 2019
U.S. Senate Youth Program First Alternate 2019
Daughter of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship Local Chapter Winner 2018
Carson Scholars Scholarship Winner (Four-Time Scholar) 2015-2018
American Protégé Piano Competition Winner: Carnegie Hall Concert 2017
Orange County Science Fair 2nd Place 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP
Orange County Registrar of Voters, Santa Ana, CA 2018
Trilingual Student Poll Worker
• Administered polling place and assisted voters in casting ballots in the November Midterm elections
Veterans Legal Institute, Santa Ana, CA 2018
Personal Assistant to President/Co-founder (internship)
• Assisted with soliciting donations and learned about veterans’ legal needs
New England Academy, Tustin, CA 2015-2018
Debate Judge and Teacher
• Taught students modified parliamentary debate and judged at tournaments during summers

CERTIFICATES & ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Certificates
• AmnestyInternationalx edX: completion of online course Derechos humanos: Los derechos de las
personas refugiadas (Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees)
• Harvardx edX: completion of online course Religion, Conflict & Peace
Languages
• Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
Piano 2005-present
• Achieved MTAC Certificate of Merit Advanced Level (2014, 2016); won various piano competitions
Blogging 2016-present
• Maintain a travel blog (www.younggirlbigworldblog.wordpress.com)
• Post about travel experiences through a safe outlet to share my passion for traveling