William Yihuan Chen
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Grade 11 student at North Toronto Collegiate Institute with a 4.0 GPA (95%), recognized for exceptional academic performance, leadership, and active participation in STEM, music, and community service. Demonstrates a strong passion for problem-solving, teamwork, and mentoring peers, supported by hands-on experience in leading bands, coaching, tutoring, and volunteering. Proven ability to coordinate volunteer activities and support community programs while utilizing organizational and interpersonal skills to ensure effective project execution. Committed to fostering strong community relations and enhancing service delivery through dedicated involvement.
Work History
Volunteer
- Promoted school spirit by participating in extracurricular activities and supporting fellow students.
- Developed teamwork skills by working closely with fellow volunteers on various projects.
- Gained valuable leadership skills through active involvement in school clubs and organizations.
- Contributed to the success of fundraising events, raising funds for school programs and local charities.
Babysitter
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Documented children's growth and development.
After-school Tutor
- Assisted students with homework and study skills to enhance academic performance.
- Participated in training sessions to refine tutoring techniques and expand subject knowledge.
- Boosted students'' confidence in their abilities through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Developed positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
07.2026
- Academic strengths: Mathematics, Science, Computer Science
- GPA: 4.0 (95%)
Skills
- Skilled in programming with Python and Java
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- Leadership development
- Competitive swimming experience
- Lead trombone player
- Optimistic mindset
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Leadership & Activities
Lead Trombone Player (Grade 10 – 11, Canada)
First-chair in marching and concert bands; performed at school and community events.
Band Captain & Trombone Player (Grade 8 – 9, China)
Directed rehearsals, coordinated performances, and supported team discipline.
Founder & Coach, English Speech Club (Grade 8 – 9, China)
Peer mentor based on competition experience. Created weekly topics themes based on current events to foster critical thinking and persuasive communication skills. Provided constructive feedback on delivery, content, and structure. Helped peers build English proficiency and public speaking confidence.
Founder of School Badminton Club (Grade 11)
Leading weekly practices for 20+ members. Organize additional bi-weekly training sessions at local community center. Created a welcoming platform for students to engage in physical activity, to promote active living and teamwork.
Math & Physics Competitions (Grade 10 – 11, Canada)
Cayley Math Contest (Gr.10, UWaterloo) — Distinction (Top 25%) Hypatia Math Contest (Gr.11, UWaterloo) — Distinction (Top 25%), School 2nd Place OAPT Physics Contest (Gr.11) — 90th percentile (Top 10%)
Timeline
Volunteer -
Babysitter -
After-school Tutor -
North Toronto Collegiate Institute - High School Diploma,
Community Engagement
Marching Band: Perform in the community events.,
Peer Tutoring: Use my math and science strength to help other improve their academic score.,
Environmental Volunteer: Don’t Mess with Don initiative (tree planting & invasive plant removal).,
Cultural Volunteer: Song Wang Chuan Festival (a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage event).
Honors & Recognition
Admitted to high school honors program as part of the top 1% of students., Awarded ¥40,000 RMB scholarship for academic excellence, including a fully funded 10-day study trip to the University of Queen Mary, UK., 2nd Place — Trombone, Melbourne Music Festival (Grade 8).