Alyssa Sodergren
Summary
Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Immanuel Lutheran Church Lcms
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
- Provided IT support by setting up and maintaining computers and other necessary technology.
- Planted and maintained gardens to provide fresh produce for individuals in need.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Dance Performer
Macomb Ballet Company
09.2015 - Current
- Performed various dance styles and maintained authenticity.
- Worked indoors and outdoors in different kinds of weather.
- Committed choreography to memory and performed numbers with correct timing and aesthetic appeal.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Incorporated creative movement techniques into ballet routine.
- Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for contemporary dance company.
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
- Demonstrated grace and athleticism in various classical and modern routines.
- Choreographed dance routines appropriate for age group and skill level for ballet, tap and jazz classes.
- Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Technical Assistant
Immanuel Lutheran Church
08.2022 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
- Liaised with customers, communicating and resolving problems and concerns.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
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Tutor
Immanuel Lutheran School
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Piano Student
Local Church Community
09.2013 - 01.2021
- Played at regular events or churches
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Played piano for Mrs. Wesley.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
Education
No Degree -
Lutheran High School North
Macomb, MI05.2025
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Flexible Schedule
- Answering Phones
- Recordkeeping
- Organized and Efficient
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
- Supply Coordination
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Michigan's Driver's License
- Fundraising Events
- Document Management
- Community Service
- Social Media Management
Accomplishments
Completed my Cecchetti Council of America ballet exams levels primary-Grade 4.
Achieved honor roll grades 6-11.
Served on student council.
Top 11% of my class.
Certification
Awarded American and Me for my writing.
Received Christian Citizenship award.
The school record for Accelerated reader points.
Scholarship for the Cecchitte Council ballet summer intensive.
Hobbies
I have danced at Ann Parsley School of Dance for 10 years. For 8 of those years, I have been a part of their Macomb Ballet Company. I have participated in numerous summer intensives, including Grand Rapids Ballet, Cecchetti Ballet, Colorado Ballet, and Eisenhower Detroit. I have also received training from many professional choreographers including Samantha Shelton a previous director of ABT. I have been a part of many art shows and I have taken art courses every year since grade school. These classes include ceramics, advanced painting, advanced drawing, and foundations of art. I was rewarded the highest achievement for my reading abilities in the form of accelerated reading points. I now hold the highest standing in my grade school. I also participated in a battle of the books and won first place. Finally, I am passionate about creative writing. I was a part of a creative writing course during COVID and I won first place of my school in a writing competition.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Technical Assistant
Immanuel Lutheran Church
08.2022 - Current
Tutor
Immanuel Lutheran School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Immanuel Lutheran Church Lcms
09.2018 - Current
Dance Performer
Macomb Ballet Company
09.2015 - Current
Piano Student
Local Church Community
09.2013 - 01.2021
No Degree -
Lutheran High School North
Awarded American and Me for my writing.
Received Christian Citizenship award.
The school record for Accelerated reader points.
Scholarship for the Cecchitte Council ballet summer intensive.
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