Morgan Thomas
College Freshman
845-598-2405
Pomona, NY 10970
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Ambitious, driven college student aspiring to become an attorney. Striving to leverage my 4.0 cumulative average and eager to secure a legal internship, with a broader aim to thrive and excel as a professional in the legal field.
EDUCATION
08/2024-05/2028
First-Year College Student
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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GPA: 4.0
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Current Classes:
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Introduction to Psychological Science
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Psychotherapy and Modern Self
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Finding Connections: Perspectives on Psychological Development and Mental Illness
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Elementary Yorùbá
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Expected Graduation: 2028
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/2024 - Current
Reshelving Assistant
Widener Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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Perform 5-20 hours of work weekly
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Work entails ID checking patrons to ensure security; reorganizing books according to both the Old Widener Library System and the Library of Congress System; discharging, pulling, and shelving books for easy patron use
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
09/2024 - Current
Kuumba Singers of Harvard College
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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3-hour rehearsals twice a week
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Sing black spiritual songs as a soloist and with the choir during biweekly gigs as well as during winter and spring concerts
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Responsible for providing the historic stoles at every event in which we perform
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Spend five hours a semester creating publications, ranging from social media publications to concert programs, to increase turnout at events and provide attendees with vital event information
09/2024 - Current
Association of Black Harvard Women
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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First-Year Representative
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Weekly meetings to plan events for the upcoming weeks
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Plan weekly events to celebrate the culture of black women and black gender-marginalized individuals. Events include Annual Black Trans Lives Vigil, Political Pathways with Abby Philip, Purple Table Talk, etc.
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Create the newsletter detailing the events of each semester and thanking sponsors, guests, and members for their generosity and attendance
09/2024 - Current
Alberta V. Scott Leadership Academy
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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Host 90-minute meetings every other weekend
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Act as a mentor to black women and gender-marginalized high school students in the Cambridge-Boston area
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Provide insight on the college application process; host engaging workshops for improving on skills such as public speaking, networking, etc.; hold creative meetings to both appreciate black art forms and create art through means of painting, singing, etc.
08/2024 - 10/2024
Institute of Politics: Politics of Race and Ethnicity
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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Meetings every Tuesday at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government
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Explore the intersection between politics, race, and ethnicity
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Listen to the experience of influential politicians and youth speakers within and outside the Harvard community
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Discuss a myriad of topics, such as criminal justice and minority political representation, while engaging with like-minded peers
11/2024 - Current
Harvard Black Pre-Law Association
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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Network with and learn from the experiences of influential black political trailblazers like Abby Phillip
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Engage in panels discussing different interests of law and effective preparation strategies for applying to law school
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Over the past five years, I have completed over 150 hours of community service by raising voters’ awareness on my college campus, providing technological assistance at my local library, performing public speaking during school events, helping prepare for school events, working at and donating to food pantries, assisting at community charitable marathon events, engaging with and donating to elderly nuns, and working as a camp counselor over the summer.
SKILLS + INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Teams, MacBook
Soft Skills: Excellent Verbal and Written Communication, Public Speaking, Analytical and Critical Thinking, Self-Motivated, Dependable and Responsible, Attentive, Decisive, Collaborative