School days, service, and the things pursued for their own sake.
A quieter view of Michelle’s life beyond the main portfolio chapters: learning, school involvement, creative interests, work, and activities that make the picture more complete.
AP Scholar Award
College Board recognition for earning scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
Issued June 27, 2026
School path
Michelle’s education has grown within a close-knit Bay Area school community.
Castilleja School, high school, 2023 - 2027
Castilleja School, middle school, 2020 - 2023
Trinity School, elementary school, 2014 - 2020
Learning & languages
Language study becomes more meaningful when it is shared with classmates.
Chinese HSK level 5
Chinese course peer tutor and speaking practice partner, 2023 - present
Chinese or French course teaching assistant, 2025
Campus life
Small, steady roles that help make school feel welcoming and connected.
Vice class president, ninth grade, 2023
Campus tour guide, 2023 - present
Ethnic affinity group leader for Chinese Americans, 2023
Clubs & stage
Creative interests make room for making, performance, and play.
Founder and lead of origami interest club, 2023 - present
School play lead role, 2024
Art & publications
Selected work has appeared in school and regional Asian American publications.
Schoolwide artistic magazine features, selected for 2+ contributions
Regional Asian American art magazine, selected for 3+ contributions
Figure skating
A personal practice built around balance, repetition, and the satisfaction of gradual progress.
Figure skating Freestyle 3
Service at school
Showing up for the school community through teaching and public-facing service.
Introduced a guest speaker for the annual financial aid fundraising program, 2023
FlickBloom internship
A summer role learning how a small team communicates and grows through social media.
Social Media Marketing Intern, Seattle, June - August 2025
