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
Springfield, VA
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
Springfield, VA
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
Springfield, VA
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
Springfield, VA
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
Springfield, VA
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
Springfield, VA
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