Sophie Verska US Citizen | Atlanta, GA | +1 404-858-4730 | sophieverska@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs
Awarded May 2024
● Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with a concentration in International Politics ● Relevant coursework: U.S. Foreign Policy, Politics & Foreign Policy of China, International Law, Asian Order & Community Building, Intermediate Chinese IV, International Economics The University of Hong Kong Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 ● International student in GW Exchange program ● Relevant coursework: Chinese as a Foreign Language V, Democratic Theory, Southeast Asian Politics, Politics and Public Opinion American University of Paris Sept 2020 – May 2021 ● International student in the Paris Scholars Program ● Relevant coursework: Comparative Politics, Writing and Criticism, World Politics
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Public Forum Debate Coach, Marist School
June 2020 – Present
● Mentor high school debate students in person and online to develop public speaking skills. ● Improved student debate success yearly by 30% through analytical research experience. ● Compiled extensive research for students to utilize in argument construction. Public Forum Debate Coach , National Debate Forum
July 2020
● Led a lab of 20 high school students, teaching rhetorical and argumentative skills through various drills, lectures, and constructive critiques. ● Directed research projects on domestic and international issues using formal academic databases. ● Judged over 50 debates and identified key areas of improvement to provide verbal feedback. Barista, Un Je Ne Sais Quoi Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 ● Fostered a welcoming and friendly environment with all patrons. ● Acted as a mentor to new employees, ensuring a comprehension of company policies. Office Assistance, Over the Top Furniture Distributor May 2016, May 2017 ● Compiled and analyzed extensive sales data, improving data accuracy and accessibility. ● Developed Microsoft Excel proficiency.
ACHIEVEMENTS
National Forensic League: Public Forum Debater
Jan 2017- Jan 2020
● Ranked top 10 out of all public forum debaters in the US in 2020. ● Earned 8 bids to the Tournament of Champions during senior year. ● Traveled three times a month domestically for competitive tournaments. ● Awarded the Torpy Award by Marist Debate in 2019.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Language Skills : Mandarin 3+ years of study at GW , tested Intermediate High on AVANT 4S Assessment (Reading, Writing, Speaking), enrolled in 2+ years of individual coaching with a teacher based in China Leadership : President of Marist Speech & Debate from 2019-2020 Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Slack Personal Hobbies : Karate : 2+ years in JKA club at GW, 7th Kyu rank; Traveling : Visited 30+ countries, recent solo travels in China and other countries in Asia; Reading : Read 3-6 books per month
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