Theo James Symonds

(512)-468-1463 theosymonds@mac.com

Reference: Lee Ann Calaway, TX-35 Congressional District Director:

lee.ann.calaway@mail.house.gov

Biography
Born in Paris, France. Acquired three citizenships in: France, United Kingdom, and United States. Enrolled in French public elementary
school, Cardinal Amette, Paris, at the age of two-and-a-half, and quickly became bilingual in English and French. Has resided on five
continents, has been to all seven continents, and has been on a yearlong world trip. Fascinated by world cultures and people. Is
assiduous and ambitious in plethora of initiatives, and has an enterprising spirit. Loves to read (mostly non-fiction), has excellent
public speaking skills, and has interpersonal sensitivity that fosters strong connections with people. Passions/hobbies include politics,
history, wildlife biology, Scuba Diving, exploration/travel, and music. Never had a music lesson, but has ear for music and self-taught
on all major band instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano, and ukulele), but cannot sing well to save a life. Watches C-SPAN for fun.
Watches House Of Cards for future professional tips.

Education (Middle School ( to High School)

Stephen F. Austin High School, Academy for Global Studies

[2012-Present] Graduating Class of 2016

Top 10% of graduating class 9th, 10th, 11th grade. National Honor Society.
Clint Small Middle School, Austin TX

[Jan 2011-Jun 2012]

Institut Delfeuille, in Nogent France

[Sept 2007-Dec 2010]

Centre For Learning, in Varadenahalli, India

[1st Semester, 2008]

Krishnamurti-philosophy based school in southern India.

Academics
GPA & Rank

SAT

AP Exams (05/2015)

GPA: 4.18

Critical Reading: 700 (11/07/15)

US History: 5

Scale: 4

Math: 690 (06/06/15)

US Government & Politics: 5

Weighting: Weighted

Writing: 650 (11/07/15)

French Language & Culture: 5

Rank: 29/465

SAT Subject Tests

English Language & Composition: 4

French with Listening: 800 (11/2014)

Honors/Awards
National AP Scholar with Honor (2015)

National Honor Society

AISD Trustee Award, Top 10% of graduating class

(2013-14-15)

Mu Alpha Theta, Mathematics Honor Society

State-level Distinguished Delegate, with additional

Austin Independent School District Board Recognition
Award (February 2015)
YMCAs Youth & Government Debate. Also received
recognition by the AISD School Board for this State level
achievement. Awarded to eight delegates at State Youth &
Government debate conference (with 1500 participants), for
outstanding debate achievement, caucus leadership, abilities
in research, public speaking, and social skills.
1st Place, University Interscholastic League Hays
Invitational Academic Meet (October 2015)
Social Studies Academic Competition

Ranked #374 nationally in Interstellar Online Math

Competition, with over 17,000 participants (November 2015),
Distinguished Chair, YMCA YG Debate, District
Conference
Awarded to best Chairman in District-level conference, who
shows great leadership, has extensive knowledge of
parliamentary procedure, and exercises excellent
administration of debate rooms.
PADI Open Water Scuba Diver

Work Experience (Unpaid)

Congressional Intern, Office of Congressman Doggett, District TX35
2015]

[Summer (Jun.-Aug.)

Correspondence work with Constituents in congressional district.

Served as representative for Congressman in political meetings.

Assisted on specific constituent casework.

Worked on domestic & International policy research projects (including TPP Trade, and Iran Deal).

Co-Founder, Managing Board of Directors President; A Melior Mundus

[May 2014-Present]

Lead board of directors meetings, draft & abide by bylaws.

Executed the nonprofits plans of action.

Leader in initiating and undertaking current projects.

Projects include: Advocacy for Pardhi Tribe in India who are facing unjust treatment by police and government; Discussion of
how to protect local businesses against multinationals in Pacific; Research on microfinancing services for fledgling entrepreneurs
(at the local level in Austin with Honkenbonkers LLC for example).

Laboratory Assistant (Summer Intern), Origen Biomedical

[Summer (Jun.-Aug.) 2014]

Helped in DMSO laboratory to create Dimethyl Sulfoxide solutions.

Ensured effective operation of the laboratory.

Extracurricular Activities
Debate: YMCA Youth & Government

[Sept. 2012-Present]

Youth & Government: Legislative debate. Participated as both debater & Chairman. After State Award, selected to represent
Texas delegation at National Conference (named CONA), where Texas won Premier Delegation. Spent seven days with 750 other
delegates from around the country, debating national affairs and policy. Debated from sunrise to sunset, and researched from
sunset to 2AM every night in the research lab (loving every moment).

Student Council Executive, Treasurer

[Sept. 2014-Present]

Executive duties: run student council meetings & organize student council events.

Treasurer duties: monitor finances & track deposits/expenditures, organize school fundraisers.

Current Events Club, and Austin High School Council on Foreign Relations (Sept. 2015), Founder & President
2013-Present]

Founded current events club.

Discussed contemporary issues and news stories.

Debated ideas, philosophies, and politics.

Wrote essays on global & historical affairs.

Model United Nations

With Current Events Club, helped reinstate the Model UN class at Austin High School.

Competed in various Model United Nations Conferences.

Organized local Model UN conferences for high school freshmen.

Academic Team, with Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club)

Competed in online team & UIL math competitions.

Also, other UIL academic competitions (Social Studies) done through Math Club.

[Sept.

[Sept. 2015-Present]

[Sept. 2014-Present]

French Language and Culture Club

[Sept. 2014-Present]

Academy for Global Studies Ambassador

[Sept. 2012-Present]

Selected to be ambassador of AGS program.

Recruited students at Middle School to apply to AGS program. Gave tours to prospective students.

Worked to design new Big Brother/Big Sister program for freshmen.

Volunteer Experience

[2008-Present]

AGS: Volunteered at Heifer International, Bribri Tribe in Costa Rica, and Amizade in Washington DC.

WAYA: Volunteered at Camp Champions; befriended and socialized with mentally disabled children.

The Gerry Martin Project: assisted herpetological research, In Agumbe India, on Ophiophagus Hannah species.

Antarctica Lectures: following my 7th continent, assisted UK-based professor to compile and present a lecture series on
biodiversity and geography to communities.

Athletics

3 Year Letter-Winner (Varsity), Austin High School Track

3rd Place, 2013 UIL 200m Finals, District 14

Austin High School Football, freshman and sophomore years.

[2004-Present]