Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors Achievements
Languages
Community Service Experience
Leadership Experience
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KARRY TAN

Carpinteria

Summary

Dynamic learner with a proven track record as a biologist-in-training, going beyond my high school to study bench research at the University of Pennsylvania. Founder of Cate School Golf Club, where I revitalized the club and mentor younger students.. Skilled in academic tutoring and mentorship, I foster student confidence and independence while leveraging my strong written and spoken communication abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Cate School Golf Club
Carpinteria
06.2025 - Current
  • Restarted this extinct club focused on the enjoyment of golf, training and mentoring of new players, and team building
  • Golf New Zealand U16 North Island Boys Tournament : 1st Place

K-pop Performer (Singer and Dancer)

Name of Group?
Location?
05.2025 - Current
  • Member of a touring K-pop band
  • Roles include soloist and backup vocals, dancing, choreography, and PR/publicity management
  • Trinity College London Certification: Grade 6 Speech & Drama, Level 3

Volunteer

Public Service
Carpinteria
09.2024 - Current
  • Partner with local organizations to assemble and distribute food baskets to families
  • Assist elderly community members with daily tasks to support independence
  • Mentor younger students and support youth development programs

Saxophonist (Alto and Tenor)

Cate School
Carpinteria
08.2023 - Current
  • I play both alto and tenor sax for Cate School's Jazz Band, Jazz Combo group, Marching Band, and Pit Orchestra
  • Eight years of individual training
  • Trinity College London Certification: Grade 6 Jazz Saxophone, Level 3
  • Trinity College London Certification: Grade 5 Jazz Saxophone, Level 2 (Distinction)

Tutor

Private Tutoring
Carpinteria
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provide homework support across core subjects (both STEM and Humanities) using assigned curricula and focused test preparation
  • Track student progress and adjust instruction to improve understanding
  • Offer clear, patient explanations to build confidence and independence for my students

Education

High School Diploma -

Cate School
Carpinteria, CA
06.2027

Skills

  • Biology wet-bench practical skills
  • Chemistry bench practical skills
  • Academic tutoring and mentorship
  • Introductory coaching
  • English: Fluent/Native
  • Mandarin: Fluent/Native
  • Spanish: Conversational

Honors Achievements

  • Golf New Zealand U16 North Island Boys Tournament, 1st Place, Net Score
  • Trinity College London: Grade 6 Jazz Saxophone, Level 3
  • Trinity College London: Grade 6 Speech & Drama, Level 3
  • Trinity College London: Grade 5 Jazz Saxophone, Level 2, Distinction
  • Trinity College London: Grade 5 Speech & Drama, Level 2, Merit

Languages

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish
  • English, Native / Bilingual
  • Mandarin Chinese, Fluent
  • Spanish, Conversational

Community Service Experience

  • Volunteer, Public Service, Carpinteria, CA, 09/24, Present, Partner with local organizations to assemble and distribute food baskets to families, Assist elderly community members with daily tasks to support independence, Mentor younger students and support youth development programs
  • Tutor, Private Tutoring, Carpinteria, CA, 09/25, 12/25, Provided homework support across core subjects using assigned curricula, Tracked student progress and adjusted instruction to improve understanding, Offered clear, patient explanations to build confidence and independence

Leadership Experience

Golf Club, Head, Lead practices and coordinate team activities, Support younger players through peer mentorship, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra, Asian Student Union, Business Club, K-Pop Dance Group, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball

Timeline

Tutor

Private Tutoring
09.2025 - 12.2025

Founder

Cate School Golf Club
06.2025 - Current

K-pop Performer (Singer and Dancer)

Name of Group?
05.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Public Service
09.2024 - Current

Saxophonist (Alto and Tenor)

Cate School
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Cate School
KARRY TAN