
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African, Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Athletic Training
Community Service And Volunteering
Sports
Track and Field
Yearbook
National Honor Society (NHS)
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Zuryah Alexander
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Finalist1x
Winner
Zuryah Alexander
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Finalist1x
WinnerBio
My hope is to become a first-generation college student. I have a genuine passion for community service, children, and women's empowerment. My passion for children came from my brother who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Being a voice to the voiceless has encouraged me to obtain an education in special education with a minor in social work. My goal is to ensure the children with special needs and those who are medically fragile are shown kindness and given an education in a safe environment. I look forward to serving my community, advocating for all children. Any financial assistance I receive will help further my path to becoming an educator. Thank you.
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Special Education and Teaching
Minors:
- Social Work
GPA:
3.6
Independence High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.6
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Special Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Education, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Special education teacher. Start a non-profit organization
- Wingstop2024 – Present2 years
Sports
Basketball
Junior Varsity2021 – 20232 years
Track & Field
Varsity2021 – Present5 years
Public services
Volunteering
Boys and Girls Club — youth volunteer2026 – PresentVolunteering
Black Student Union — treasurer2021 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
California Honors Society — Member2024 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
National Society of High School Scholars — Member2024 – PresentAdvocacy
Young Womens Empowerment Leadership Program — Mentoring2021 – PresentVolunteering
Upside Academy — Community service through volunteering for local non-profit schools and community projects around the community.2021 – Present