ALYSSA M. HUGHES
Springfield,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven leader with over five years of experience; serving as Class President for two years and basketball team captain for three years. Results-driven professional and detailed-oriented with exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Government Officer
Fairfax County Superintendent Advisory Council
08.2022 - Current
- Attends school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures.
- Keeps detailed records of department spending and project progress.
- Drafts legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and establish budgets.
- Utilizes public gatherings, social media and direct relations to keep the student body happy and informed.
- Presented more than 7 legislative addresses, group talks and public events.
Student Equity Ambassadors Leader
Fairfax County Equity Council
08.2022 - Current
- Leader of the Student Equity team responsible for creating new and innovative ways for student ideas to be implemented to create a more equitable and culturally responsive learning environment.
- Develops presentations and briefs the Fairfax County School Board monthly on new student ideas and plans by gathering information from the student body to represent their vision for change.
- Organizes and promotes volunteering efforts by students for non-profit organizations in community.
Course Liaison for English & Social Studies Dept's
West Springfield HS, Peer Tutoring
08.2022 - Current
- Plans and implements tutoring sessions to positively increase student's reading, grammar, composition and literature.
- Establishes positive classroom management boundaries to create a safe environment for behavior among students.
- Coordinates with faculty members to develop lessons plans in language arts and history to integrate skills across curriculum to effectively help students.
Student Ambassador
Edison HS, Criminology Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Interacts with prospective criminal justice academy students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
- Engages in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with legal professionals to drive mentoring and partnerships for prospective criminology students.
Education Instructional Assistant
Kumon Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
- Supports student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collates classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversees students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assesses student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Records grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Ensures the classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Freshmen Class President
West Springfield HS
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as class spokesperson, liaising between students, parents and school administrators.
- Met with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year.
- Fostered community within school by coordinating various social events for both students and parents.
- Assisted with various class celebrations, field trips, and teacher appreciation events.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA06.2025
Skills
- Leadership and Team Building
- Active Listening and Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Organization and Prioritization
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Received the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence in 2018 for academic success and meeting challenging standards of excellence.
- Volunteered with the Nora Project to assist special needs students before and after school.
- Received a Humanities Award in 2019 for exceling in all areas of the interdisciplinary liberal arts courses, and demonstrated a passion for humanities while embodying critical thinking skills.
Timeline
Student Government Officer
Fairfax County Superintendent Advisory Council
08.2022 - Current
Student Equity Ambassadors Leader
Fairfax County Equity Council
08.2022 - Current
Course Liaison for English & Social Studies Dept's
West Springfield HS, Peer Tutoring
08.2022 - Current
Student Ambassador
Edison HS, Criminology Academy
08.2022 - Current
Education Instructional Assistant
Kumon Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
Freshmen Class President
West Springfield HS
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
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