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Portrait of Stella Steffen

Honor Society® member

Stella Steffen

Hostess, Board Runner, Togo Specialist at Bonefish Grill

  • Elementary Education
  • Class of 2026
  • Littleton, Colorado

Member since November 2022

About

I am a college freshman at Baylor University studying elementary education. I am a hard-working, motivated student who always tries their best. I intend to attend Baylor for 4 years and graduate with a Bachelor's of Arts and Sciences in Elementary Education.

Education

  • Baylor University

    Elementary Education

    2022 – 2026

Honors and awards

  • national honor society

    2021, 2022. An organization focused on academics, leadership, good character, and service.

  • honor roll

    2018-2022. An award given to students who have a 4.0 semester GPA.

  • academic letter

    2020, 2021. An award given to students who have a 4.0 or above cumulative GPA.

  • girl scout bronze and silver awards

    2016, 2019. Awarded to girls who plan and execute a project intended to serve and better their community.

  • stretch for excellence

    2018-2021. Teachers pick one of their students who exhibits excellence in their class.

  • ap scholar with distinction

    2021, 2022. Students who score a 3 or higher on at least 5 AP exams with an average score of at least 3.5.

  • 1st and 2nd degree black belt

    2019, 2021. Over 10 years of training in martial arts. Recipients demonstrate good character and knowledge of curriculum

  • WKC (World Karate and Kickboxing Commission) National Chapmion

    2021. Top competitor in sparring (fighting) and kata (routine) divisions based on age and gender.

  • WKC (World Karate and Kickboxing Commission) World Champion

    2021. Top competitor in sparring (fighting) division based on age, weight, and gender.

  • CKA (Colorado Karate Association) Top 20

    2021. Awarded to the 20 best overall martial artists in the state of Colorado.

Goals and interests

Career goal

After graduation, I hope to get a job as an elementary school teacher. I have already had many experiences teaching/working with kids and am excited to eventually be able to do so in a classroom setting.

Graduate school interests

It is a possibility that I will continue my education after graduating from Baylor to get my Masters. I have yet to look into graduate school programs.

Outside the classroom

Karate, skiing, hiking, camping, reading, playing guitar, listening to music, spending time with friends and family

Experience

  • Hostess, Board Runner, Togo Specialist

    Bonefish Grill

    Jan 2022 – Aug 2022

  • Summer Camp Director

    Self-run program

    May 2021 – Aug 2022

  • Front Desk Receptionist

    Foothills Speech and Language

    May 2020 – Aug 2020

  • Nursery Employee

    Columbine United Church

    Mar 2018 – Mar 2020

Volunteering

  • Elementary School Teacher's Assistant

    Leawood Elementary School

    Aug 2021 – May 2022

  • Karate Coach and Instructor

    Peoples Kenpo Karate

    Jan 2018 – Dec 2022

  • Vacaction Bible School Crew Leader

    Columbine United Church

    May 2015 – May 2022

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • Spanish Intermediate