Discipline, learned on the water
I'm a student at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, graduating in 2027. Most of what I know about commitment I learned in a boat: rowing demands two and a half hours of training nearly every day, in every season, whether or not anyone is watching. That rhythm shapes everything else I do — my schoolwork, my scouting, and my teaching.
Off the water, I earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting, and spent a year teaching chess and public speaking to elementary schoolers. What ties it all together is the same idea: show up consistently, do the hard thing early, and help the people coming up behind you.
Head of the Charles
Competed at the world's largest regatta and one of the most prestigious rowing events in the country.
Eagle Scout
Completed the leadership requirements and community service project for Scouting's highest rank.
Youth Mentor
Taught chess strategy and public speaking to young learners at Code Ninjas for over a year.
Varsity Rowing
Seton Hall Prep Crew — Varsity Rower
- Train roughly 2.5 hours a day, six days a week, year-round — on the water and on the erg.
- Competed in regional and national events representing Seton Hall Prep.
- Raced at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, the largest two-day rowing event in the world.
- Rowing is a sport with no solo wins: every result depends on eight people pulling in perfect sync, which has taught me more about teamwork than anything else I've done.
Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America
- Earned the rank of Eagle Scout — a distinction reached by only a small fraction of all Scouts.
- Planned, led, and completed an Eagle Scout service project, managing volunteers, logistics, and budget from start to finish.
- Completed years of merit badge work spanning citizenship, first aid, personal management, and outdoor leadership.
Teaching the Next Move
Chess & Public Speaking Instructor — Code Ninjas
- Taught chess fundamentals and strategy to young learners, breaking complex ideas into steps kids could actually use.
- Led public speaking workshops designed to build confidence and communication skills in elementary-age students.
- Developed my own lesson plans and kept students engaged through interactive, game-based learning.
What I Bring
Communication & teaching
Team-first mindset
Time management under a demanding schedule
Leadership & project planning
Chess strategy
Public speaking
Dependability
Fast learner