Abigail Rice
New York,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
Buffalo, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Interact with customers by greeting them and promptly answering questions
- Convey insightful information about store products, encourage sales, and style a variety of outfits for different occasions
Summer Dance Teacher
Darlene Ceglia's Dance Project
Buffalo, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Orchestrate and lead jazz and contemporary dance classes for students of a variety of ages
- Foster an encouraging environment that empowers young dancers to grow in confidence and dance technique
Tour Guide
Vassar College Admissions Office
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Welcomed prospective students and their families to Vassar's campus
- Positively showcased the school's facilities and the many amazing resources that Vassar offers
- Gave detailed tours and answered questions about my experience as a student at Vassar
- Fostered a warm, amiable environment that made visitors feel comfortable and valued
Arnhold Summer Fellow
Dance Education Laboratory
Manhattan, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in a range of courses taught by distinguished dance educators throughout the summer, with topics ranging from 'Dance for Early Childhood' to 'Exploring Embodied Dance History'
- Learned how to make dance more accessible, combine it with subjects such as English and science to make it more interdisciplinary, and create curriculums that are centered around student creativity and collaboration
Wimpfheimer Nursery School Student Intern
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported children from the ages of 18 months to 5 years old as they developed a sense of identity and became increasingly curious about the world around them
- Formed close, trusting relationships with these children through playtime, reading stories, creating art, and singing songs
- Encouraged the development of peer relationships, listening skills, a sense of autonomy, and collaboration to set students up for future academic success
- Assisted teachers with student engagement and developed a strong understanding of early childhood development
- Taught dance classes to these children that focused on the development of motor skills and coordination
Program Assistant
Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive
Windsor, CT
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided care and supervision to teenagers that were attending the six-week overnight intensive
- Addressed conflicts and resolved problems ranging from homesickness to anxiety and roommate incompatibility, ensuring that dancers had positive and healthy experiences
- Cultivated a welcoming environment by leading group bonding sessions, icebreaker activities, and craft nights
- Acted as a liaison between dancers and program directors, and supported dancers' physical and mental well-being both inside and outside of the studio
Advising Fellow
Matriculate
Virtual
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Mentored high achieving, low income high school juniors and seniors who were navigating their college application processes
- Reviewed essays, resumes, and applications to ensure that students were strongly conveying their interests, experiences, and academic goals
- Advised students in one-on-one sessions where we went over test prep, financial aid options, and college search tools, expanding students' notions of the opportunities that could exist for them
Communications Office Assistant
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Published Vassar College events to community news websites
- Drafted press releases to update Vassar alumni and students about ongoing events
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
NYU Silver School of Social Work
Manhattan, NY05.2027
B.A. - History, Dance Performance minor
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2025
Certification
National Eating Disorders Association: Body Project Facilitator, 01/24
- Certified to administer the 'Body Project' curriculum to high school students
- Training consisted of learning how to teach young women to confront unrealistic beauty ideals and develop a healthier body image through verbal, written, and behavioral exercises
Accomplishments
Emilie Louise Wells Fellowship for Graduate Study, 05/25
- Issued by Vassar College to a graduating senior/alumni who is likely to aid in the advancement of knowledge of economics and social activities and to promote social work
Languages
French
Limited
Timeline
Tour Guide
Vassar College Admissions Office
08.2024 - 05.2025
Arnhold Summer Fellow
Dance Education Laboratory
07.2024 - 08.2024
Program Assistant
Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Intensive
06.2023 - 08.2023
Wimpfheimer Nursery School Student Intern
Vassar College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle Outfitters
06.2022 - Current
Advising Fellow
Matriculate
01.2022 - 06.2023
Communications Office Assistant
Vassar College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer Dance Teacher
Darlene Ceglia's Dance Project
07.2021 - Current
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
NYU Silver School of Social Work
B.A. - History, Dance Performance minor
Vassar College
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