Julia is a Princeton University graduate who has been involved in and passionate about tutoring and education for 6+ years, focusing on Physics, Math, Essay Writing, and Test Prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT). Julia’s previous experience beyond tutoring includes college application preparation and arts and performance teaching with students aged 4 to 14. Julia’s favorite thing about tutoring is getting to know students and developing a long-term relationship, resulting in growth and academic success. Julia’s academic interests include physics, math, geoscience, and environmental policy, in addition to her passion for musical theater and cancer fundraising and advocacy. Some of Julia’s previous experience includes working as a Science and Engineering Apprentice at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, being selected as a Student of the Year to lead a team and raise $30,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and being nominated for a Cappie Award for musical theater performance.
College:
Education: Princeton University
Undergrad Major: Public Policy
Other Degrees/Minors: Certificate in Music Theater and Environmental Science
High School:
Class Rank: 1
Awards & Honors: Naval Research Laboratory (Washington DC) Chemistry Department research intern, presented research findings on the Helium Ion Microscope imaging of nanoparticles. Student of the Year Candidate (nominated position, led a team of high school students to raise $30,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). Virginia Junior Academy of Science (3rd place and presented to senior board, served as mentor to new students). Student of Signature Conservatory (competitive acting conservatory program). Honor Roll and Straight A's list all four years. Student of the Semester for two semesters. Superintendent's Seminar summer program. CAPPIE award nomination for Best Featured Actress (for Berthe in Pippin)
Interests & Activities: Founder and 3-year president of the Cancer Education and Action Club, National Honor Society, Team Captain and fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk (4 years), Leukemia and Lymphoma Society volunteer intern, Lead and ensemble roles in many musical theater productions in school and regional theater (Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher, Berthe in Pippin), Paid summer job as camp counselor and teaching artist at Creative Cauldron theater company, Superintendent's Seminar summer program, Recreational Soccer (2011-2018)
SAT Scores: 790 Math, 740 Critical Reading
ACT Scores: 35 Composite, 36 English, 33 Math, 36 Reading, 34 Science
AP Exams: 5 AP US History, 5 AP European History, 5 AP English Language and Composition
SAT Subject Tests: 780 Math Level 2, 760 Physics
Other:
Other Awards: American Nuclear Society Incoming Freshman Scholarship (2019)
Other Interests & Activities: Co-President and Founder of Princeton Against Gun Violence, Special Projects Manager, Executive Board of Princeton University Players, Princeton Musical Theater: PUP Freshman Show, Miscast Benefit Concert, Urinetown, Member of Be the Match, a group advocating for bone marrow donations for blood cancer patients, Religious life - Christian Union NOVA
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