Leona Jew

Accepted as a member of the Amador Valley Journalism Leadership Staff as a Page Editor for the news. Manages, edits, and oversees the publications pushed out to the public. Requires heightened communication skills as well as a cooperative mindset.

Elected captain for the Original Oratory (OO) Speech division. Will provide leadership to the OO division in all facets, including scouting and hiring a professional OO coach outside of school; working with the coach in providing ongoing OO skills; coordinating with other leaders of the Speech and Debate Club during competition/tournament season to help members of the OO division enroll in and prepare for the speech competition events; orchestrating all the administrative aspects of the competition events, providing responsive and precise assistance when needed. Will serve as a mentor to the members, particularly new ones, of the OO division. The job requires experience in a highly competitive public speaking environment as well as teaching ability.

Assisted Attorney Leon Jew in organizing briefs, cases, and important paperwork. Witnessed real trials and documented all significant details. Improved communication skills through consistent correspondence with clients via phone calls, emails, or letters regarding updates on their cases or inquiries about legal proceedings. Supported the office with administrative tasks, including client intake and scheduling appointments, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Created and actively participate in classical String Quartet, consisting of two violins, one viola, and one violoncello. We perform for weddings, in senior homes, and a variety of other parties and events. I took it upon myself to consistently find fitting music, printed and paid for all resources and materials, and set up connections between our clients, as well as arranging times and locations and prioritizing professionalism.

As a Courtroom Journalist, sat in on trials and documented the live information and updates on the case, as well as the judge's ruling. Formulated articles in twenty-four hours proceeding the trial. Accepted position as a ninth grader in high school, youngest member of the team.