Joseph Amado Williams

401 Ridgewood Rd Austin, TX 78746 joewlimms1221@gmail.com

Summary

1. A strong competitive drive and a desire to excel in all classes and activities
2. Ended freshman year outside of the top 10% of the class and ended junior year inside
the top 5%
3. Works extremely well with peers and teammates and communicates effectively with
teachers
4. Three years of experience in holding responsibility for the safety of others as both a
City of Austin Lifeguard and a summer camp counselor

Work Experience

Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

Lifeguard
Aquatics Department- Parks and Recreation Austin, Texas
Grades 10,11,12
30 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 450

Learned the basics of holding a job such as helping co-workers and placing the needs
of the facility and patrons before my own. My duties included:
-ensuring patron safety
-providing medical care
-cleaning and maintaining pool facilities
-assisting the handicapped in pool-related activities
-informing patrons of City of Austin of pool rules and policy

Education

Stephen F. Austin High School Austin, TX

Member of the Academy for Global Studies (AGS) within Austin High School. A
distinguished academy with teachers who coordinate their course materials to create
an interdisciplinary learning experience as well as facilitating more group work and
projects than the typical high school classroom. AGS requires all students to take at
least 4 years of a language in order to help achieve the true goal of the academy: to
encourage students to become global citizens. Additionally, the Academy
encourages travel as a means of learning. Trips are taken throughout high school to
Arkansas, Costa Rica, New Mexico and China.

Kealing Middle School Austin, TX

Belonged to Kealing Middle Schools magnet program. Kealings magnet program is

known throughout the district for its advanced subject matter and wide array of
electives ranging from the Math of Games to the Harry Potter class. While Kealings
main focus is math and science, all disciplines are widely regarded. Furthermore,
many students use the study habits and knowledge they gained at Kealing to excel in
high school.
Volunteer Service

Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

Camp Counselor Navasota, TX Camp Allen
Grades 10,11,12
90 Hours/Week Total Hours: 450

2 weeks per summer working as an overnight counselor at my childhood summer

camp:
-shared a cabin with 9-13 campers and a co-counselor
-held accountable for the physical and emotional health of the campers
-expected to stay energetic and positive through a variety of activities
-learned the importance of a strong work relationship with both coworkers and
management

Mar 2015- Apr 2015

Cleared Invasive Species Barton Creek Greenbelt. Austin, TX TGPLAN project
The Academy for Global Studies
Grade 10
3-4 hours/visit 7 hours total

TGPLAN, a semester long group-project during sophomore year, stands for Think
Globally, Problem-solve Locally, Act Neighborly. It requires students to research a
global issue that affects Austin, interview a local expert on this issue, identify a
solution, take action in our own communities, and present all of these elements to
friends/ family/ community experts.
-researched the negative effects of invasive species
-discovered that eradicating invasive plants helps native plants reclaim their
habitat
-worked in the Barton Creek Greenbelt removing Nandina domestica, a local
invasive shrubbery

Jul 2013
St. James Mission Trip Denver CO
Center for Student Missions
Grade 9
30 Hours/Week Total Hours: 30

A week of ministry with my church:

-extensive tour of Denver with emphasis on low income neighborhoods
-walked the city with less than 5 dollars for meals and transportation to
simulate homelessness
-visited local rehabilitation center for drug addicts and alcoholics

Jul 2011
St. James Mission Trip Houston TX
Center for Student Missions
Grade 7
30 Hours/Week Total Hours: 30

A week of ministry with my church:

-serving food to the homeless in the inner city
-delivering food by truck to families in low income neighborhoods
-spent time with children at a local day care
Athletics

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Helix Youth Ultimate Houston-Austin, TX
Grade 12
~6 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 60

Club U19 Ultimate Frisbee team:

-practiced twice a week during the summer
-competed against other club teams, both youth and adult, in regional
tournaments
-represented the Houston-Austin area in the Youth Club Championships in
Blaine, Minnesota

Sep 2015 - Present

AHS Ultimate Frisbee Team
Grades 11,12
3 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 180

Player on high schools frisbee team:

-program's inaugural year
-practice 2 times each week, games on the weekends during spring semester
-teaching underclassmen the ins and outs of ultimate frisbee

Sep 2013 - Present

Dynamo Juniors of Central Texas Soccer Club
Grades 9,10,11,12
6 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 360

Goalkeeper for Club Soccer Team:

-practice 3 times each week, games on the weekends
-communicate with defenders to promote efficient gameplay

Sep 2013 - Present

AHS Soccer Team
Grades 9,10,11,12
6 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 560

Goalkeeper for high schools soccer team:

-practice 2-3 times a week, games during spring semester
-made varsity junior year, although split time between varsity and JV based on
team needs
-was a leader on JV during sophomore and junior year, currently in
consideration for varsity captain. NOTE: captain vote will be held by teammates
around December

Extracurriculars

Aug 2015 - Present

 Model UN Team
Grades 11,12
4 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 240

A class/after school club teaching the protocol and interworking of the United
Nations:
-become familiar with current events and global politics
-write position papers reflecting the stance and objective of your represented
country
-simulate United Nations debates and scenarios in class
-participate in competitions held at other high schools and colleges such as
MUNSA (Model United Nations San Antonio), the largest Model U.N. conference
in the western United States.
-run a Model U.N. conference for freshmen in the Academy of Global Studies

Sep 2015 - Present

Mu Alpha Theta
Grades 11,12
2 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 80

A national high school and college mathematics honor society. Austin High Schools
chapter requires the following:
-attend most math club after/before school meetings which consist of:
-training for competitions
-themed lessons (mobius bagel day, futurama day, pumpkin carving day,
riddle me this day etc.)
-tutoring underclassmen in their math classes
-participate in ALL math club fundraisers
-participate in at least 1 UIL competition

Aug 2016 - Present

AHS Link Crew
Grade 12
5 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 120

Link Crew creates a system of support using upperclassmen in a student mentoring

capacity. Link Leaders are trained to become mentors and positive role models and
then use these skills to create a welcoming environment for incoming freshman.
Duties and activities of Link Leaders include:
-spending time each week in the life-skills classroom with the mentally
handicapped
-running freshman orientation during the summer
-helping out during parent back-to-school night
-facilitating finals study sessions for freshmen
-connecting with a freshman advisory class throughout the year

May 2016
Learning Expedition New Mexico
The Academy for Global Studies
Grade 11
30 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 30

A weeklong educational trip to various places in New Mexico:

-visited tribal sites, both active and ancient
-interacted with elementary-age Native American children
-rafting tour of the Rio Grande
Jan 2015
Learning Expedition Costa Rica
The Academy for Global Studies
Grade 10
30 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 30
A weeklong educational trip to Costa Rica:
-stayed at Costa Ricas Universidad EARTH, a university focusing on
sustainability and agriculture
-visited a local farm in a small group and ate with a Costa Rican family
-Spent the night in a native Costa Rican tribe village, learned about their
religion and lifestyle

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

AHS Balet Folklorico Team
Grade 10
7 Hrs/Week Total Hours: 180

Mexican dance class and performance group:

-learned and practiced dance styles and techniques from various regions of
Mexico
-in-class practices 2-3 times a week and after-school practices 2 times a week
-perform shows for school events such as pep rallies, Valentine's Day
breakfasts, etc.
-perform shows around Austin at events like the Trail of Lights, Hispanic
culture festivals, etc.

Leadership

2016 Sergeant at Arms

AHS math club
Grade 12
2 hours/week total hours: 40

-keeps order during math club meetings

-may warn, and in extreme cases eject, disruptive members or meeting
attendees
-helps with administrative tasks such as collecting ballots, recording
votes, etc.

Skills/Academic Achievement

May 2016 Trustee Award

academic Award for the top 10% of the class at Austin High School
May 2016 Academic All-District
recognition for top tier of academic achievement among soccer players in
Austin ISD
May 2015 Trustee Award
academic Award for the top 10% of the class at Austin High School
May 2015 Academic All-District
recognition for top tier of academic achievement among soccer players in
Austin ISD
Athletic Achievement

Aug 2016
Helix Youth Ultimate
Grade 12
19th in the nation at Youth Club Championships

May 2016
AHS Ultimate Frisbee Team
Grade 11
5th in State in its inaugural season.

Jun 2015
Dynamo Juniors of Central Texas Soccer Club
Grade 11
STYSA Presidents Cup State Champion.