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Adam Sherer

New York

Summary

Motivated and hard-working college freshman with a goal of pursuing a career in finance/business. Dedicated to critical thinking, pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. First-class problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills. Committed to helping others through mentorship, good sportsmanship and motivation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Tutor

Mathnasium
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved students'' understanding of mathematical concepts by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life applications.
  • Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
  • Enhanced student retention of math skills with engaging lesson plans and regular practice exercises.
  • Collaborated with other tutors to share best practices and develop effective teaching strategies for diverse learning styles.

Camp Counselor

Camp Hope
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.

Coaching Assistant

Impact Coaching Network
06.2021 - 01.2023

Non-profit chess tutoring and tournaments for under-served public school youth

  • Supported and provided tutoring to develop youth chess skills during chess summer camp sessions
  • Assisted coaches to run weekend chess events and tournaments including supervising games and monitoring progress
  • Implemented training strategies to bolster chess performance
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competitors
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Economics Double Major

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Stuyvesant High School
New York, NY
06.2023

Engineering Bootcamp

Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
07.2022

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Endurance building
  • Leadership & team building
  • Decisive
  • Strategic
  • Agile
  • Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation

Accomplishments

National Chess Champion (USCF)(2016)

Extracurricular Activities

  • Competitive chess player and tutor



Timeline

Math Tutor

Mathnasium
01.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Hope
06.2023 - 07.2023

Coaching Assistant

Impact Coaching Network
06.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Economics Double Major

University of Wisconsin - Madison

High School Diploma -

Stuyvesant High School

Engineering Bootcamp

Stevens Institute of Technology
Adam Sherer