Tommy Nguyễn

Tommyng2023@gmail.com • +1 (616) 264 - 1481

www.linkedin.com/in/tommynguyen23  • https://tommy-nguyen.com/ 

SUMMARY                                                                                    

Highly organized and collaborative, I have a strong background in education and am willing to learn from others. With exceptional coordination and planning experience, I’ve demonstrated successful execution of monthly community events in Kentwood. I’ve communicated with over 80 individuals in the Cultural Bloom festival and proactively assisted the administration through current programs and tasks. In addition, I’ve utilized Excel to gather data on customers as a receptionist at Wyoming Nails.

EDUCATION                                                                                    

Brown University                                                                                                    Providence, Rhode Island

Coursework: Calculus, Intro to Object-Oriented Programming, Intro to Engineering                          Bachelor of Science

East Kentwood High School                                                                                                  Kentwood, Michigan Unweighted GPA: 4.00/4.00 (Top 1%)                                                                              August 2019 - May 2023

Coursework: AP English Language, AP Literature, AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Economics, AP Statistics, AP Government, AP World History, AP Psychology, AP Biology, Spanish

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Simplify English                                                                                        Kentwood, Michigan

Founder                                                                                         August 2020 - April 2023

• Interacted with international students from India, China, Vietnam, and Mexico
• Streamlined free, accessible, and engaging posts about grammar, syntax, and style that educate non-native English speakers about the English language
• Succeeded over 5,000+ followers, 500+ engagement monthly; 1000+ accounts reached

Refugee Education Center                                                                                     Kentwood, Michigan

Lead Teacher                                                                                                                   August 2019 - May 2023

• Mentored 20 immigrant children with limited English backgrounds to the standard of their grade level
• Implemented 15 sustainable activities such as learning to recycle or reducing phone usage
• Coordinated with other teachers to assist 15 middle school immigrants in math and English

Asian Student Union                                                                                             Kentwood, Michigan

President                                                                                                August 2019 - May 2023

• Managed weekly meetings of 65 members and hold monthly events and seminar presentations
• Oversaw 12 officers and advisors weekly to provide new events and initiatives for the Asian community
• Developed monthly seminars for members on diverse values and perspectives: Russia and Ukraine Conflict, Cultural Disruptions, Dealing with Power

VOLUNTEERING

Brown Bonner Fellowship                                                                                                     Providence, Rhode Island

Community Fellow                                                                                                        July 2023 - Present

• Selective fellowship supporting and funding 20 top students in their civic service and engagement efforts in the Providence community
• Connected to a community partner, contributing and engaging with the individuals and goals

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Hobbies: Biking, playing tennis, watching Korean and Chinese dramas, trying new Vietnamese cuisines

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Canva

Languages: English (proficient), Vietnamese (proficient), Spanish (elementary proficiency)

Awards: 2x STEM Career Internship Awards, QuestBridge College Prep Scholar, Elks Most Valuable Student