Matthew Lee
Auckland
Summary
Kia ora! I am a high school student with a diverse portfolio of experiences in the community sector, having worked for a range of organizations, each with their own specializations. I maintain a strong interest in fields of study such as physics, music, and history, and I am engaged in several academic pursuits related to these subjects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
The Concord Review
, Remote
07.2025 - Current
- Investigated relationships between political repression and musical practices to understand cultural resilience.
- Applied historical and musical analysis to develop a thesis grounded in primary evidence.
- Produced independent, comprehensive research paper on historical musicology in the Soviet Union, contributing to academic discourse.
Chairperson
Physics Pathfinders
, Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated weekly strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals and initiatives with community needs.
- Hosted 20+ holiday physics workshops for over 700 children between the ages of 6 and 14 across libraries and primary schools.
- Developed an organizational curriculum to engage community members in physics education.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts, securing resources to enhance educational workshops and events.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training, ensuring effective support for organizational activities.
Volunteer
Asylum Seekers Support Trust
Auckland
05.2023 - Current
- Raised $2,500+ to support ongoing operations of the organization.
- Sourced donations of pantry items, toiletries, and gift cards to meet essential needs of asylum seekers.
- Created promotional content for social media, enhancing public visibility for the organization.
Volunteer
Central Library Auckland
, Auckland
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Curated and organized 1,000+ CDs of New Zealand music in music archives department, enhancing accessibility for future leases.
- Sorted and reorganized 12 shelves of old, discontinued Auckland newspaper binders in local newspapers department, improving retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted library staff with administrative tasks and inventory management, contributing to overall operational support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kristin School
AucklandSkills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Community outreach
- Inventory management
- Cross-cultural design
- Effective leadership
- Effective communication
- Research capabilities
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
French Horn - Auckland Youth Orchestra
Timeline
Researcher
The Concord Review
07.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Central Library Auckland
04.2025 - 05.2025
Chairperson
Physics Pathfinders
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Asylum Seekers Support Trust
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kristin School