Gabriel Kim

Voluntary Income Tax Assistant

Internal Revenue Service

2026-08 - Present

- Achieved IRS Advanced-level certification to prepare complex federal and state tax returns for low-to-moderate-income individuals, families, and seniors. - Conducted thorough intake interviews and analyzed complex financial documents to accurately process itemized deductions, HSA accounts, and self-employment tax schedules. - Performed strict quality control reviews on completed returns to minimize errors, ensure 100% compliance with changing IRS tax codes, and maximize eligible credits like the EITC.

Student Teacher-Literature & Science

San Diego Korean Parent's Association

2025-08 - Present

- Led a group of three 6th-grade students over 9+ sessions (66.5 hours total), teaching core science fundamentals and project workflows. - Managed and facilitated 9+ reading meetings (44.5 hours total) for a small group of four 2nd-grade students, focusing on foundational literacy, vocabulary retention, and reading comprehension. - Tailored academic support and instructional materials to fit two completely different age demographics, switching fluidly between early literacy and advanced middle school science concepts.

Senior Leadership

Boy Scouts of America

2024-08 - Present

- Elected by peers to lead a patrol of 20 scouts, fostering teamwork, high morale, and collaboration during troop activities. - Taught first aid, outdoor survival skills, and navigation to junior patrol members, accelerating their rank advancements. - Represented the patrol's interests at monthly Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) meetings to collaborate on overall troop goals and event planning. - Coordinated meal planning, gear delegation, and campsite setup for dozens of outdoor campouts and expeditions.