Professional info
In 2015, I graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a concentration in Math, Science, and Technology. I received minors in Elementary Education and Educational Media. In 2016 I earned my Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree from James Madison University. Currently I work for Opequon Presbyterian Church as the Director for Youth and Young Adults and am an Overnight Manager for the Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter.
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
WORD
POWERPOINT
ACCESS
PREZI
EXCEL
Work experience
Director for Youth and Young Adults at Opequon Presbyterian Church
2017 - Present
Plan, lead, and communicate about weekly events for Youth in Grades 6-12. Coordinate monthly activities for Young Adults, ages 18-35.
Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter Overnight Manager
2017 - 2018
Monitor shelter during sleeping hours, wake up guests, and assist with the transportation process.
Young Adult Volunteer/Dweller
2016 - 2017
Through the Young Adult Volunteer Program and Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection Program, I lived in an intentional Christian community, served at a local non-profit agency, learned about social justice issues, and lived simply.
Caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care.
2014 - 2015
Provided care and companionship to seniors so that they were able to stay in their own homes as long as possible. This included home helper and personal care services.
Work Hand
2013 - 2014
Worked for a retired couple which included helping them with their home by cleaning, organizing the house, packing boxes, moving heavy items, shopping, running errands, power-washing, painting, staining, fixing the driveway, leaf-blowing, mowing the lawn, planting flowers, taking care of pets, window washing, weeding, etc.
Assistant Teacher at Market Street UMC Learning Center
2009 - 2012
Worked as an assistant to teach children from the ages of three up to fifth grade. Substituted as a lead teacher as well. Planned and taught lessons, facilitated play time, organized games and activities, helped with homework, planned crafts, served snack and lunch, communicated with parents during pick-up/arrival.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
James Madison University
2015 - 2016
Earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree and received a Virginia Teaching Licensure. Completed a thesis on English Language Learners.
James Madison University
2011 - 2015
Received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a concentration in Math, Science, and Technology. Additionally, I minored in Elementary Education and Educational Media.
Sherando High School
2007 - 2011
I received my High School Diploma in June 2011. At Sherando I was the Spanish Club President, National Honors Society Member, Key Club Member, Future Educators Association Member, and played on the Varsity Girls Soccer Team.