Anna-Magdalena Hadenfeldt

Multilingual and shaped by international life in Germany and South Africa. Skilled in empathetic cross-cultural communication through roles in youth leadership, education, and community service. Known for empowering others to feel confident and connected across languages and cultures. Committed to helping international students feel supported as they navigate college life.

• Assistant Teacher, Goddard School, Watertown, Massachusetts, 01/2024, 06/2024, Conducted curricular activities for preschoolers and managed parent-teacher communication.
• Leadership of Scouts Group, REGP, Germany, 09/2021, 06/2023
• Retail Sales Intern, Rothgordt, Germany, 09/2020, Advised customers by guiding them to products and answering questions. Computed product displays in coordination with team members.
• Caregiving Intern, Woodside Sanctuary, South Africa, 07/2019, Guided severely mentally and physically disabled patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks.
• Special Needs Educator Intern, Japari School, South Africa, 07/2019, Taught children with special needs one-on-one in presence of a teacher.

• Led weekly Girl Scouts meetings, teaching team-building and outdoor skills to build confidence, responsibility, and care for others.
• Collaborated with school and Rotary Club initiatives in Johannesburg on fundraising and supply distribution projects.
• Adapted support to individual needs in a special education classroom.
• Guided new students to campus services and helped them feel more comfortable by personally introducing them to key resources.
• Led customer interactions with competence and kindness under pressure.
• Learned Afrikaans for a deeper connection and closer relationship with peers.