Leah O'Rourke is a junior at Princeton University studying chemistry with a 3.0 GPA. She intends to earn certificates in materials science and engineering and visual arts. Her previous experience includes managing a crafts booth for children and privately tutoring middle school students in music. Currently, she is a member of Princeton University's Wind Ensemble, playing clarinet.
1. Leah O’Rourke
Campus Address: 251-591-7775 Permanent Address:
3466 Frist Campus Center leaheo@princeton.edu 6861 Joy Court
Princeton, NJ 08544 Theodore, AL 36582
EDUCATION Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Sept. 2014
A.B. in Chemistry GPA: 3.0
Intended certificates in Materials Science and Engineering, Visual Arts
Coursework includes: Organic Chemistry: I/II (Synthesis); Calculus:
I/II/Multivariable; Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
Theodore High School, Theodore, AL Aug. 2010-May 2014
EXPERIENCE Kids’ Day, Mobile, AL June 2010-2014
Booth Manager
Directed crafts booth activities for children of ages pre-kindergarten to eighth
grade in the Mobile area.
Provided plentiful supply of materials necessary to conduct booth activities.
Supervised large groups to effectively manage participating numbers and
allocate booth space.
Commissioned Artist
Designed, replicated, and dispensed small, simple paintings to event
participants.
Volunteer
Coordinated booth activities with children by aiding them and providing
starting instructions in crafting processes.
Attended to children’s needs and monitored their general safety.
Tutoring, Theodore, AL Summer 2013
Private Tutor for Music
Coached middle school students in beginning level music lessons, primarily in
reed instruments and basic theory.
CAMPUS Princeton University Wind Ensemble Sept. 2014-Present
ACTIVITIES Member, 4th
Chair Clarinet
Performed in the 2014 Christmas Special.
HONORS High School: National AP Scholar; President of the Science National Honor Society;
Member of the National Honor Society; Alabama All-State Band (3 years)
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office (PC and Mac); Lab experience; Photoshop Experience