My name is Sy’Maya Summiel. I am a hard working, determined, and motivated individual. I strive to do my best and make the most out of the activities I engage in. I don’t consider myself socially outgoing, but I enjoy being supportive and caring to those around me. When faced with challenges, I don’t give up, instead I work harder and try my best to overcome that difficulty. I am very organized and goal oriented. I would like to pursue a career in music in the future. I am currently pursing my Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree with a focus in Music Education. My primary instrument is the flute, and I have beginner skills with other instruments. I have experience in various large and small-scale ensembles, as well as solo performance. I utilized computer, engaging in many programming tasks and assignments as a student program assistant, receptionist, and intern. I am heavily involved in many organizations and activities. I aspire to teach band and orchestra in urban school settings, celebrating cultural diversity, providing genuine care and support, and bringing something new to the music classroom.

• As an intern, I was very versatile within the roles I was assigned. I did plenty of graphic design, data entry, assisting with collecting and maintaining donation inventory, and helped with our sale days.

  Non-Profit Organization Management · Dress for Success Central New Jersey

  Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

• Housing Residential Advisor (RA)

  Program Development · The College of New Jersey

  Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

• Student Worker - Program Support Assistant

  Higher Education · Liberal Learning

  Jan 2022 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Entrepreneurship

• Cheerleading

  Club

  2017 – 2018

• We examined United Nation Sustainable Development Goals. We became educated on domestic & international issues, inequalities, corrupt government, educational issues, etc. I will use this knowledge to help improve and promote change in communities.

  InterPol (International Politics) / FYBY (For the Youth, By the Youth)Club · International/Globalization Studies

  2020 – 2021

  Research topic:

  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

• Co-President

  Film Club · Film Criticism

  2018 – Present

  Productions:

  I, alongside my best friend, work as co-presidents teaching our students the basics of film. We viewed and analyzed films, and we eventually made our own. The goal is to educate those who want to go deeper in learning the concepts of filmmaking and film critiquing. Our club provides various lessons on cinematography, editing, sound, how to properly critique movies, and how to conduct desired films.

• Student

  Female Filmmakers Fellowship · Videography

  2018 – 2018

  Productions:

  I, alongside many talented African American female high school students, learned various concepts of the entertainment industry. We contructed films, conducted research, and learned how to utilize many film instruments.

• Student

  NAACP ACT-SO · Performance Art

  2017 – Present

  Productions:

  I performed with my group at various black history progams, one being, the City of Trenton Black History Month Kickoff Event, which was hosted by Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. I competed in the State NAACP ACT-SO Competition throughout my high school years. I am active in volunteering at community events. ACT-SO has given me various opportunities to express my love for the arts. I totally recommend that high school students participate within this program, if provided by your city!

• My role was to create various flyers for its corresponding event. I used a drawing and editing software to create designs and add the required information for flyers. My supervisors and coworkers were admired by them.

  Dress for Success Central New Jersey · Design

  2021 – 2021

  Productions:

  My role was to create various flyers for its corresponding event. I used drawing and editing softwares to create designs and add the required information for the flyers. My supervisors and coworkers were admired by my creations.

• Band Students

  High School · Music

  2018 – 2022

  Productions:

  I performed within various marching band and concert band performances. I participated in a couple community events.

• Packing up the bags full of different foods and passing out at various locations, such as the train station and support homes.

  Volunteering · Iota Beta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

  2025 – 2025

  Mission:

  Packing lunches for the inner city community and distributing them to those in need.

• My role was to serve at one of my local Senior Assisted Living Center. We would sing Christmas songs and bless the atmosphere with Christmas joy.

  Volunteering · NAACP ACT-SO

  2019 – 2022

  Mission:

  Christmas Caroling

• I served within the Feed the Homeless program, organized by ACT-SO at one of my local churches. I enjoyed helping and serving various families of my community that were in need of meal assistance. I will continue to help as much as I can.

  Volunteering · NAACP ACT-SO

  2019 – 2022

• I prepped foods onto trays and distributed them to the tables. Along with serving at my local soup kitchen, I worked with my Rotary club peers to pack items, such as toiletries, canned foods, and other necessities for those in need.

  Volunteering · Rotary Club

  2018 – 2022

• I assist in the “After School Program”, helping students with their homework, participate in arts and crafts activities, cook and bake, and so much more.

  Volunteering · Boys and Girls Club

  2024 – Present

• I volunteered to provide childcare services at my local church for infants through Kindergarten. I love taking care of the children and guiding them to learn more about Jesus. It’s quite amazing seeing them grow in their knowledge and faith of the Word.

  Volunteering · Central - A Christ Centered Church

  2016 – Present