SHIMON JOHN AUGUSTINE

Self-driven, motivated, responsible, and ambitious student with near-perfect scores, excellent time management skills, and a strong passion for universally accessible education. Possesses leadership qualities, the ability to multi-task and works well both in teams and independently.

Speaker - TED ED - 'The Subtle Art of Not Listening'

• Revealed to hundreds the secret of not listening to toxic narratives and the truths of constructive criticisms
• Worked with other speakers to improve upon their form and delivery
• Discussed the practical applications of my ideas with fellow students in their own lives

Student Editor - Chinmaya Awareness, Annual School Magazine

• Worked in a large team to capture a whole school year in articles, photos and literary works
• Conducted interviews with upper management to capture diverse perspectives on school life

CIRSMUN - Secretariat, Chair of IAEA

• Coordinated a successful Model United Nations, promoting equity and diversity on school campus by making student consider global worldviews
• Moderated and facilitated debates in a large committee using formal caucusing tools

Staff Writer - The Mike

• Wrote articles for a college-wide paper on a broad range of topics, ranging from lifestyle to exam preparation.