Ava Romell
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Dedicated and passionate aspiring educator with hands-on experience in early childhood education and child development. Currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Elementary Education at the College of Wooster, with extensive field placements in elementary school settings. Experienced in fostering literacy skills as a volunteer tutor for children with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse, and supporting early childhood development through volunteer work at Head Start. Strong leadership and communication skills were developed as a Senior Shift Lead at 808 Shave Ice and an Athletics Social Media Intern at the College of Wooster. Enthusiastic about creating engaging, supportive learning environments for young children, and eager to contribute to a daycare setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery School Volunteer
The College of Wooster Nursery School
Wooster, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
Field Placement Student
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate to enhance engagement.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
Athletics Communication Social Media Intern
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a library of approved assets such as logos and photos for use in posts.
- Assisted in creating and executing social media campaigns to increase brand awareness.
- Generated ideas for original content that resonates with target audience.
- Developed content for various social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for new content ideas.
- Scheduled postings for optimal reach according to best practices guidelines.
Senior Shift Lead
808 Shave Ice
Fairview, Ohio
05.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of shift, supervised employees and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Assisted with inventory control procedures such as counting stock items and ordering new supplies when necessary.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and customer service standards.
Volunteer Literacy Tutor
Gigis Playhouse
Lakewood, Ohio
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided feedback on student work in an effort to foster creativity while also helping them improve their skills.
- Promoted a positive learning environment where mistakes were accepted as part of the learning process.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Psychology
The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH05-2027
High School Diploma -
Rocky River High School
Rocky River, OH06-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Creative thinking
- Time management
Affiliations
- Cheerleading; Rocky River High School & The College of Wooster
- Vice President of Internal Affairs; Inter-Greek Council The College of Wooster
- Recruitment Chair; Delta Theta Psi
Certification
- Pre-Service Teaching Permit
Timeline
Nursery School Volunteer
The College of Wooster Nursery School
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer Literacy Tutor
Gigis Playhouse
05.2024 - 08.2024
Field Placement Student
The College of Wooster
09.2023 - Current
Athletics Communication Social Media Intern
The College of Wooster
08.2023 - Current
Senior Shift Lead
808 Shave Ice
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Psychology
The College of Wooster
High School Diploma -
Rocky River High School
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