BIO
My name is Diamilatou Diallo, I am a senior at Promise Academy 2 HS. I am currently my schools historian for national honot society and am running for class vice president. I am one of 7 siblings who parents migrated from Guinea, a country in Africa. I speak english and my homeland language, Pular. During my free time, I enjoy cooking with my mother and baking with my sisters. In the future, I want to be a biomedical engineering and help under-developed countries by creating devices or by cleaning the water levels. I am committed to lifelong learning and strive to make a positive impact wherever I go.
Diamilatou's Top 3 Interests
RESUME
EDUCATION:
Promise Academy 2 (SEPTEMBER 2021-JUNE 2025)
EXPERIENCE:
ELiTE Code Next | Student Engineer (OCTOBER 2022-PRESENT)- Learning how to use Python to create personalized designs, develop animations and games, and turn data into dynamic and colorful visualizations y
- Introduced to computer science principles, such as loops, functions, list, classes, conditionals, and dictionaries.
- Introduced to concepts of C++ using Arduino, learning how to use C++ to program circuit boards, creating projects using LEDs and sensors.
Volunteering at Harlem Children Zone | Volunteer (2021-PRESENT)
- Created letters for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, promoting awareness and support for those affected.
- Donated food to local homeless shelters, contributing to community welfare and assistance.
- Assisted in wrapping presents for elementary students during Christmas, helping to spread joy and holiday spirit.
Tufts Pre-college | Engineering Investigations (Summer of 2024)
- Enrolled in an engineering investigation class to explore and deepen my interest in engineering concepts and applications.
- Applied acquired knowledge to develop a final project focused on creating a car, enhancing skills in design, problem-solving, and engineering principles.
- Learned from seminar speakers across various engineering fields, gaining valuable insights into their careers and the diverse opportunities within the industry.
CLUBS:
Culinary Club | Student (October 2021-Present)- Prepared nutritious meals for elders residing in a local shelter, fostering community support.
- Learned and practiced cutting techniques and knife skills to enhance kitchen safety and efficiency.
- Developed and refined cooking techniques, gaining confidence in various culinary methods.
Cosmetology Club | Student (November 2022-Present)
- Co-helped in a student haircare business providing hairstyling services after school, fostering teamwork and entrepreneurship among club members.
- Gained expertise in caring for diverse hair types, enhancing my understanding of different hair textures and styles.
- Developed advanced braiding techniques, contributing to a repertoire of hairstyling skills.
Projects:
- Project 1: Designed a game called Jelly Hop using Python, whereas the player has to collect jelly fishes but the difficulty increases the longer you last. Link: https://replit.com/@elite-te-start-2022-2023/Final-Project-elite-te-start-2022-2023-8#main.py
- Project 2: I coded an AI player for the game Othello in Python, using different algorithms . Link: Download diamilatouandnajeedah_ai.py
AWARDS & HONORS:
- Consistent Honor Roll
- Gold Honor roll
- AP ScholarReward
"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them”
-Albert Einstein