Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Employment
Leadership Experience
Community Service
Awards
Websites
Languages
References
Timeline
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AJ Ellis

Lake Bluff,IL

Summary

Knowledgeable in creating an inclusive environment, while maintaining teamwork within groups. Highly motivated worker, helping others, and improving my knowledge from others. Strong ability to communicate with others in professional environments, using organizational and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tour Guide

Suffield Academy
Suffield, Connecticut
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with the admissions office to lead small groups of aspiring students and their families around campus.
  • Shared my experiences throughout my time attending, and I answered any questions that arose.
  • Gave tours for students from all over the U.S. and international countries such as South Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, and many others.

Camp Counselor & 1:1 Aide

Camp Hope
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided individualized support for a non-verbal special needs camper, engaging in activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and talent shows.
  • Learned and utilized basic American Sign Language (ASL) to better communicate with and support camper needs.
  • Worked with other special needs campers over a week to create a memorable and inclusive experience for all.
  • Participated in a talent show with my camper in front of visiting guests and families

Coach

True Lacrosse
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Coached 6th-12th grade lacrosse players, specializing in goalie and face-off positions.
  • Designed and led training sessions focused on technique development and game strategy.
  • Provided mentorship, and fostered teamwork and player growth for upcoming competitive club tournaments.
  • Provided feedback to players to enhance their skills, based on my experience.

Student Mentor

Suffield Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Connected with new students and transfer students, being someone who could always be there to help.
  • Ran events with other mentors such as barbecues, campfires, crumble cookie events that allowed new students to feel included and connect with others.
  • Helped organize and run orientation week events.
  • Helped with check-in and move-in processes.
  • Answered any questions students had and guided them as they got used to the new enviornment

Waiter

Suffield Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Brought food to tables during family style lunches with other students during the week.
  • Cleaned tables during free periods after lunch

Lacrosse Captain

Suffield Academy
Suffield, Connecticut
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Selected collectively by teammates as captain
  • Lead off-season training and activities with other captains.
  • Worked with the coaching staff to collaborate on game strategies and practices.
  • Mentored younger players, helping them to learn and improve

Painting and Landscaping

Lake Bluff Elementary School
  • Maintained elementary school over the summer, doing tasks such as landscaping, painting, plastering, remodeling and junk/tree removal.

Lacrosse Coach

Sweet Home Goalie Training
  • Trained middle and high school goalies, focusing on advanced techniques and skill development.
  • Created personalized drills to improve reaction time, positioning, and confidence in game situations.

Car Detailing

Spotless Mobile Detailing
  • Worked alongside my younger brother specializing in detailing and cleaning all types of cars.
  • Gained a small social media following on Instagram and Tiktok from clients and created new connections that offered more clients throughout the North Shore of Chicago.

Student to Student Mentor

Lake Forest High School
  • Assisted new and transfer students in their transition to a new high school being a friend and someone who could answer any questions that they encountered.

Education

B.A. - Biology

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
5 2028

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship

Affiliations

Lifelong Access– D’vine Banquet Volunteer Sept 2025
Assisted in distributing food to those attending the banquet, serving as a waiter giving out food and beverages to individuals walking around the event. Additionally, assisted with closing and cleaning up after the event concluded

Additional Employment

Brand Ambassador, Work with companies such as Whoop, Rhoback, and Unequal through social media., Promoted certain products and services of each company, through posts and videos. Used my following on social media to highlight products of each company and influence others through self-created content.

Leadership Experience

  • Lacrosse Captain, Suffield Academy, 2022-2024
  • Tour Guide, 2024, Collaborated with admissions to lead small groups of aspiring students around campus., Helped with check-in and move-in processes, and guided students and families on campus tours.
  • Student Mentor, Suffield Academy, 2023-2024, Connected with new students that were freshman or transfer students and being someone who could always be there to help., Ran events with other mentors such as barbeques, smores, crumble cookie events that allowed new students to feel included and connect with others., Helped organize and run orientation week events., Helped with check-in and move-in processes.
  • Waiter, Suffield Academy, 2023-2024, Brought food to tables during family style lunches with other students during the week.
  • Student to Student Mentor, Lake Forest High School, Assisted new and transfer students in their transition to a new high school being a friend and someone who could answer any questions that they encountered.

Community Service

  • Lifelong Access, D'vine Banquet Volunteer, 09/01/25, Assisted in distributing food to those attending the banquet and also served as a waiter giving out food and beverages to individuals walking around the event.
  • The Corn Crib, Cancer 4k Run Walk, 09/01/25, Served as a volunteer taking down tents and tables after the breast cancer run/walk ended.
  • Bernies Book Bank, 2021-2023, Sorted and packaged books to be sent to less fortunate communities where the books were given out for free.
  • Feed My Starving Children, Helped to make meals that are high in protein and filling for those who are less fortunate., Additionally packed up the meals to be shipped to impoverished parts of Africa and parts of South America.

Awards

  • High/Honor Roll- Every Semester 2022-2024
  • AP Scholar Award- Earned scores of 3+ on AP Exams in: AP English Literature & Composition, AP English Language & Composition, AP U.S. Government & Politics and AP Statistics
  • Harvey Potter Award- Most Valuable Player (Lacrosse 2023)
  • Two-year letterwinner at both Lake Forest High School and Suffield Academy
  • Spring Sports Webinar Panelist - Provided student-athlete insights to prospective students
  • North Suburban All-Conference & All-Academic Team
  • Coaches Award Recipient- Awarded for leadership on and off the field, leading the team throughout the season, leading the team by example.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • American Sign Language

References

Zach Iannucci

Illinois Wesleyan University

Phone-609-489-3260

Email-ziannucc@iwu.edu

Tim Randall

Director of Financial Aid, Associate Director of Admissions, Head Lacrosse Coach, High School Advisor

Phone-860-318-5761

Email-trandall@suffieldacademy.org

Mike Gabel 

CEO of True Lacrosse

Phone-802-578-5347

Email-mgabel@truelacrosse.com

Andy Garcia

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Phone- 847-315-0884

Email-agarcia@lb65.org
PJ Andrews
Admissions Suffield Academy

Phone-401-585-5233

Timeline

Camp Counselor & 1:1 Aide

Camp Hope
07.2024 - 08.2024

Coach

True Lacrosse
06.2024 - 08.2024

Tour Guide

Suffield Academy
01.2024 - 12.2024

Student Mentor

Suffield Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024

Waiter

Suffield Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024

Lacrosse Captain

Suffield Academy
01.2022 - 01.2024

Painting and Landscaping

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Lacrosse Coach

Sweet Home Goalie Training

Car Detailing

Spotless Mobile Detailing

Student to Student Mentor

Lake Forest High School

B.A. - Biology

Illinois Wesleyan University
AJ Ellis