Below, you’ll find all the work, field, and volunteer experiences I have participated in to prepare me to be a teacher. I have had the pleasure and privilege to work in a variety of different environments, including: four different middle and high schools, three summer camps across different age groups, and two non-profits. 

At the bottom of this page are two printable versions of my resume, a one-page copy and an extended copy.

Work Experience and Student Teaching

Student Teacher - Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools

August 2024 to May 2025 - Newton Falls, OH

Relevant Skills

• Plans, teaches, and grades 6 classes (three 7th grade and three 8th grade) with 15-20 students per class

• Has lead and co-taught lessons with a cooperating teacher with 13+ years of experience, progresses into total solo teaching for 7 consecutive weeks.

• Implements Wit and Wisdom English Language Arts curriculum with adaptations to suite the school and students

• Frequent communication and collaboration with Intervention Specialists to help all students thrive 

• Plans and teaches an instructional program that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of all students

• Carries out regular assessment of student performance to adjust teaching practices

• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment at all times

• Manages student behavior, both proactively and reactively, in a fair and just manner

• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives clearly to all students

• Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives

• Carries out regular appraisal of own effectiveness and successfully applies the skills and information needed to increase effectiveness. 

• Strives to be a lifelong learner, maintain, and improve professional competence

Counselor - Camp Courage

August 2024 - Hermitage, PA

Relevant Skills:

• Collaborated with a group of volunteers, trained mental health professionals, and other camp counselors to provide support to a group of 10-15 kids in 5th-7th grade coping with grief and loss

• Planned, facilitated, and participated in various activities and events to help campers process their grief

• Provided emotional support and a listening ear for campers

• Managed disputes and behavioral outbursts between campers

• Supervised children to maintain a safe and positive learning and processing environment 

• Monitored all aspects of camper’s needs and safety (physical, mental, social, emotional)

• Maintained supplies needed for day camp programs and cleanliness of shelters and equipment used by campers

• Collaborated with volunteers, staff, interns, and guests presenting programs

Counselor - Buhl Park Summer Day Camp

June 2024 to July 2024 - Hermitage, PA

Relevant Skills:

• Collaborated with 3 other counselors to manage a group of 20-50 campers going into 5th grade

• Collaborated with counselors working with 6th grade to plan and carry out bigger games and events 

• Supervised children to maintain a safe and positive environment for fun and learning

• Implemented an age-appropriate day camp program, including preparing materials, leading activities, addressing behaviors, etc.

• Maintained supplies needed for day camp programs and cleanliness of shelters and equipment used by campers

• Collaborated with volunteers, staff, interns, and guests presenting programs

• Managed disputes and behavioral outbursts between campers

• Frequently communicated with parents about campers and events happening within the camp, including behavioral issues, concerns, progress reports, and upcoming events 

• Monitored all aspects of camper’s needs and safety (physical, mental, social, emotional)

• Developed strong knowledge and practice of emergency and illness policies/procedures

• Remained calm and objective when under pressure or challenged by others

• Used positive reinforcement to moderate camper behavior

Student Mentor - Writing For Your Future Project GRAD

May 2024 - Kent, OH

Relevant Skills

• Assisted a group of 8 high school students from low-income communities in Akron, OH with writing personal statements for their college applications through the Common Application 

• Guided students through the writing process by helping them outline their essays, facilitating one-on-one conferences, and providing edit suggestions 

• Moderated issues and disputes between students

• Supervised students for the entirety of the camp, including overnight stays in the Kent State dorms

• Served as a tour guides/mentor for rising senior high school students wanting to learn more about college

• Supported all residential operations and enforce residence hall policies and guidelines

• Created and implemented icebreaker activities to help students from rival schools bond

• Served as an ambassador for Kent State University, the College of Education, Health and Human Services, and the office of Diversity Outreach & Development

Director of Operations & Bridal Stylist - Evaline’s Bridal

August 2022 to September 2023 - Warren, OH

Relevant Skills:

• Designed a visual environment that made the store experience enjoyable and successful for both our customers and employees

• Facilitated up to 5 bridal appointments per day, helping customers find the dress to suit their occasion, personality, and budget

• Developed genuine, positive, and fruitful relationships with customers through pre-appointment conversations and post-appointment follow-ups

• Carried out a variety of computer tasks requiring extensive work in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and  a specialized program (Bridal Live.)

• Creating schedules to delegate tasks to other employees

• Frequently communicated with customers, their families, and other employees

• Managed complex family and social dynamics during appointments to help them run smoothly and provide the best service possible

• Planned and executed regular (both monthly and yearly) events in collaboration with coworkers and outside groups

• Created training material, trained new employees, and monitored their progress

• Completed a variety of organizational tasks requiring detail-oriented work

• Participated in personal and group time managing in order to accomplish all required tasks in addition to scheduled appointments each day

• Assisted in all daily maintenance tasks, such as: cleaning, organizing, opening, and closing.

Additional Volunteer and Field Experience

Tallmadge Middle School

Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 - Tallmadge, OH

Planned and co-taught 5 ELA lessons to a classroom of ~50 students in 8th grade

Field High School

Spring 2024 - Brimfield, OH 

Planned and co-taught 4 ELA lessons to a classroom of ~20 seniors

Buchtel Community Learning Center

Fall 2023 - Akron, OH

Planned and co-taught (in a group of 5 teachers) an ELA lesson to a group of ~20 juniors and seniors in a teaching and social work preparation program

Ladies First Akron (nonprofit)

Fall 2022 - Akron, OH

Supported, facilitated, and created 45 minute leadership sessions for female middle school students before their basketball practices

Lovelight (nonprofit)

September 2022 - Kent, OH

Planned activities for and facilitated the children’s activity booth at the annual Lovelight Multicultural Holiday Festival

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