Abigail, Seepak Hancock
Anchorage
Summary
Ready to jump into any project with individual skills gained throughout my educational, community-based, and cultural experiences. Proven adaptability to environment or scheduling changes while fostering a positive, inclusive, and culturally focused space. Aims to make a meaningful difference through dedicated and thoughtful service and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultural Volunteer
Mount Edgecumbe High School
Sitka, AK
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in organizing school events and activities to enhance student engagement.
- Provided mentorship to younger students, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Developed skills in conflict resolution while addressing student inquiries and issues promptly.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Volunteer
Sitka Sound Science Center
Sitka, AK
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in educational program delivery to engage community members in scientific learning.
- Facilitated engaging activities to enhance student participation and comprehension.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and needs of participants.
Volunteer
Sitka Animal Shelter
Sitka, AK
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in the daily care and feeding of shelter animals to ensure their well-being.
- Facilitated socialization activities for animals, enhancing adoptability and reducing stress.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
- Documented animal behavior observations to assist staff in developing care plans.
Intern
Indigenous Education Department of Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in developing educational materials for Indigenous student programs.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and community members.
- Organized resources and information for educators to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to evaluate program effectiveness and improve engagement strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to learn about cultural competency and support initiatives effectively.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
STEM Coach
Alaska Americorps
Anchorage, AK
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision-making.
- Developed engaging STEM lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented hands-on experiments to reinforce theoretical concepts and promote inquiry-based learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Outer Coast Undergraduate Program
Sitka, AK05.2029
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Community service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Community engagement
- Cultural awareness
Certification
Mandated Reporter Certificate,
Better Kid Care Certificate,
CPR and First Aid Certificate
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Interests
- Volunteering
- Beading and Sewing
- Weaving
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Youth Development Programs
- Cultural Learning
- Cultural Dancing
Timeline
Cultural Volunteer
Mount Edgecumbe High School
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Sitka Sound Science Center
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Sitka Animal Shelter
08.2025 - 11.2025
Intern
Indigenous Education Department of Anchorage School District
05.2025 - 07.2025
STEM Coach
Alaska Americorps
02.2025 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Outer Coast Undergraduate Program