Kyra “Coda” Haight
I’m 19 years old, and autistic.
EXPERIENCE
Hy-Vee— bakery employee
September 2016 - May 2017
I helped organize baked goods, decorate cakes, and improved
my social skills by talking to customers and giving them
doughnuts. I worked with others and followed directions well.
SKILLS
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Great at listening
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Cartoonist, animator, graphic designer, game artist, illustrator
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Works well with others
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Fast learner
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Great at grammar
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Can improve quickly
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English, history, data/statistic studies, art
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AWARDS
-Honor roll 2014 - 2018
-2 art pieces got honorable mentions in scholastic state art show in 2018
-Cornhusker award for political cartoon work
-Won Scholastic nationals in Chicago for outstanding work in visuals for my political cartoons on school magazine 2018
-UNO 1st place award for political art in journalism awards 2018
-Won 4th in state journalism competition in political art 2018
-Received full ride to MCC given by board of governors 2018
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
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Volunteered at Church every Sunday for 6 years (2012- 2017)
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Have taken several professional art classes
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Freelance art for people online for cash.
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Illustrate and read in free time
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Adopted cat in 2016 and take care of it with own money
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Attending MCC during senior year and currently
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Have made logos and designs for others
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Part of Roblox Developer Program/Forum
EDUCATION
Papillion La-Vista South High School, Papillion
August 2014 - May 2018
I graduate May 13th, 2018. I attended this school for four years.
I have a recommendation from my Studio art teacher, Mrs. Todero.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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Was in art club for a year
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Participated in musical performances for school yearly
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On school magazine for a year as cartoonist
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Helped shaped special ed program for students to be more accepting
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tried to bring change to homecoming by adding gender neutral award in 2018
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Continuously fighting for special ed students
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Designed journalism shirt
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attended MCC through “jumpstart” academy
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Currently enrolled in MCC through full ride give by board of governors
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Have taken both AP studio art classes
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Have taken all possible art classes given by high school
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Was invited to tech club to help with technology issues in school and Circle of Friends group
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Have had 3.7 gpa
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25 on ACT
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Create political cartoons for school magazine
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Close with many of my teachers, even ones from past
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Fighting for transgender protections and bathrooms at school