
Natalie Yang
Platinum Achievement
Name: Natalie Yang
School: Monta Vista High School
City: Cupertino, CA
League Skill Level: Passed Anzan Dan 9 on the level test in the Summer of 2024 & Passed Dan 5 in Oral Abacus and Dan 3 in Oral Mental as of 2023
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Length of Learning: 12 years
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Contest Results: 3rd in Comprehensive All-USA Calculation Contest, Grand Champion of Taiwan International Arithmetic Conference (Mental), Grand Champion of Taiwan International Arithmetic Conference (Abacus), Gold in Los Angeles Global Cup Abacus Mental Arithmetic Championship, Silver in Online Oral Dictation Contest, Silver in All-USA, Calculation Contest Flash
Scholarly Achievements: I researched biochemistry, specifically lipopeptide applications and corticosteroids, at two different research institutions (ASDRP and Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research). Besides, I competed in the USA Biology Olympiad, receiving an Honorable Mention award.
Social Achievements: I have accumulated over 150 volunteer hours creating research posters and tutoring art, mathematics, and biology.
Testimonial
Learning abacus/mental calculation has immensely benefited my work ethic and my academic development as a student. Although abacus certainly helps with mathematics courses to an extent in school, I believe that abacus is extremely useful even outside of academics when it comes to improving diligence and patience. Having the opportunity to teach younger students abacus has cultivated my interest in teaching others and is a personally rewarding experience for both students and myself. I am grateful I got the opportunity to get to know everyone at my abacus school and to teach them tips and tricks to help them improve.