About the Candidate

NAMRITA IYYAR

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WORK EXPERIENCE

EMPOWER EDUCATION. 2 hrs per wk. 10, 11  Empowering the students of Green Hill Primary School in Uganda through providing education about psychology and the  importance of mental health.

President of Mental Health Committee

• Led members in brainstorming new curriculum

• Fundraised hundreds of dollars to buy necessary equipment for the school

• Created several booklets covering psychology concepts

ACADEMIC AVENGERS. 2 hrs per wk. 10, 11, 12  This is a non profit organization dedicated to tutoring underprivileged students in local communities in different subjects of  math to improve their academic performance and access to education

Vice President

• Led monthly club meetings with other members to discuss new opportunities for the club and welcoming new tutors  • Tutored multiple students in areas of math such as Algebra and Geometry

SAIL TUTOR. 4 hrs per wk. 11  A tutoring organization dedicated to helping elementary school students in low-income communities.  Head Tutor

• Led over 30 students in a classroom to do group work and class assignments

• Organized an in-depth curriculum for students

STUDENT POLL WORKER. 15 hrs per wk. 1 wks. 11  A job offered to students on election day. Students are expected to help set up voting booths, check in voters, and monitor the  voting process.

Poll Worker

• Managed voter registration during election day

• Assisted voters in completing necessary registration and ballot-related documentation

• Ensured ballots are handled securely

• Arranging voting booths and related equipment

ACTIVITIES

WILDCAT TRIBUNE. 5 hrs per wk. 9, 10, 11  I was the Features Editor of Dougherty Valley High School’s newspaper, the Wildcat Tribune for 2 years. This means I am in  charge of designing the features page every issue which highlights important school events through digital art and writing.  Features Editor

• Wrote numerous articles for the Wildcat Tribune, including sports profiles, editorials, investigation stories, etc.

• Led the designing of the Features page of the Wildcat Tribune every issue

• Managed and led meetings to discuss brainstorming for the Features page

UCLA POLITICAL SCIENCE SUMMER INSTITUTE.

• Attended 3-week UCLA Program on American Politics

• Conversed with UCLA alumni in fields such as law, technology, and social work.

MOCK TRIAL. 3 hrs per wk. 16 wks. 11, 12

This is a school competitive club that competes with other schools through having “mock” trials with a prosecution and  defense.

Participant, Competitive Attorney

• Fall 2025 prepare for spring competition season,

• Competed against 4 other schools in 2024-2025.

• Conducted direct and cross examinations of defense witnesses.

• In 2024-2025 attended 2 competitions, represented the plaintiff in both competitions.

• re Prepare for multiple mock competitions as the role of competitive attorney

• Collaborate with fellow attorneys on strategies, speeches, and questions

• Meet with colleagues to draft andfine questions.

• Meet weekly to practice legal skills such as open statements, closing arguments, and direct and cross examinations.  • Tried out for team and was 1 of 10 selected out of a pool of 50 candidates.

LAKSHMI MUSIC ACADEMY. 3 hrs per wk. 9, 10, 11  Carnatic music school

Student, Member

• Sang in several group performances

• Won multiple awards for Carnatic music

• Participated in weekly classes

REALIZE THE DREAM GOLD AWARD.

• Accumulated 100+ volunteering hours within a year  to achieve this award

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD. 10, 11  The Congressional Award is given to students who contribute to Volunteerism, Personal Development, Fitness, and  Exploration.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS. 1 hrs per wk. 10, 11  Member

• Participated in several MUN conferences

• Attended weekly club meetings

INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASS.

• Learned about different philosophy concepts, covering ethics, morality, and the theories of various philosophers about rationalism and empiricism.

BLACK TIGER TAEKWONDO. 2 hrs per wk. 9, 10  Trained for 4 years to obtain a Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Student

• Participated in weekly classes

• Obtained a Black Belt after completing all the necessary levels

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION. 2 hrs per wk. 9, 10, 11  Volunteering Organization

Member

• Volunteered in several school events

• Completed the necessary hours each semester

NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY. 2 hrs per wk. 11  A school organization that recognizes high school students for excellence in leadership and serivce

Member

• Volunteered in several school and community events

LEGACY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

• Completed Voice, Money, Time, Vote Tracks that included completing necessary courses and volunteering hours to  achieve this award

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.

• Awarded by Contra Costa County for working as a student poll worker during election day

SAIL CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.

• Volunteering for 30+ hours at Marilyn Avenue Elementary School

• Tutored several students in English and math subjects

GAME THEORY CLUB. 1 hrs per wk. 11  A school club dedicated to teaching game theory to students, and showing it’s importance to the real world.  Social Media Manager

• Created several social media posts detailing club meetings and events

• Participated in monthly club meetings

AWARDS AND HONORS

• High Commendation – John Locke Global Essay Competition. Awarded by the John Locke Institute.

• Lakshmi Music Academy Award – Level 1 (School; 9). Awarded by Lakshmi Music Academy.  • Lakshmi Music Academy Award – Level 2 (School; 10). Awarded by Lakshmi Music Academy.  • Lakshmi Music Academy Award – Level 3 (School; 11). Awarded by Lakshmi Music Academy.  • Realize the Dream Gold Award (National; 11). Awarded by Realize the Dream Gold Award. The Martin Luther King III  Foundation and Legacy, for 100+ hours of volunteering

• Certificate of Appreciation (District; 11). Awarded by Student Poll Worker.

• Congressional Award Bronze Certificate (National; 11). Awarded by Congressional Award. United States Congress  • Black Belt Certificate (School; 10). Awarded by Black Tiger Taekwondo.

• Life Membership (School). Awarded by California Scholarship Federation.

• Certificate of Membership (School; 11). Awarded by National Honors Society.