Avery Varnado
Tampa,FL
Summary
I am a dedicated writer, teacher, and student. I will not stop working until the task that has been presented to me is accomplished to the best of my ability, whether that be editing a peer's work, writing my own work, teaching a child how to read a page of their favorite book, or connecting with different people in order to broaden my understanding of others and their experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor At YReads
YMCA of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Supported youth development through homework help and reading practice.
- Guided students through reading, writing, and study skills activities.
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in studies.
- Reinforced classroom rules and positive behavior in group settings.
- Communicated student needs with YMCA staff and program leaders.
- Assisted with attendance tracking and daily session records.
- Encouraged safe, supportive learning environments for children and teens.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Worked closely with students to help develop essay writing skills.
Sandwich Artist
Jimmy John's
Tampa, FL
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared sandwiches to Jimmy John's menu standards and portion guidelines.
- Sliced meats and fresh vegetables for daily sandwich production.
- Assembled customer orders quickly during busy lunch service.
- Handled cash register transactions and payment processing.
- Greeted guests and answered questions about sandwich ingredients.
- Restocked bread, meats, cheeses, and produce during shifts.
- Maintained clean prep areas, equipment, and dining surfaces.
- Followed food safety procedures and freshness standards throughout service.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card, and voucher.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows, and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding customer needs and concerns.
- Assisted team members during peak hours when necessary.
- Stored food properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and illnesses.
- Greeted customers and provided product knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2024 - 10.2026
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- I am currently enrolled in the University Of South Florida’s English Honors Program
- I am currently on the Dean’s list
- I am an editor for a small magazine
- I have been published multiple times in student run Magazines, and have spoken in panels
- I have experience editing, whether it be for creative works, nonfiction pieces, etc
- I can write in a number of styles, including but not limited to poetry, nonfiction, analytical, creative nonfiction, fiction, and more
- I have experience teaching children ages 5 to 14, in grades Kindergarten to 8th
- Children taught by me have excelled and shown significant improvement in their reading and writing skills
- I’ve worked with many different people of many different backgrounds, beliefs, home lives, and more, and have found common ground and built relationships with all
Affiliations
- In my free time, I enjoy any activity that stimulates my mind and helps others. This may be volunteering, drawing, participating in music events in the community, crafting items and art of anything I can find, and more.
Timeline
Tutor At YReads
YMCA of St. Petersburg
10.2025 - Current
Sandwich Artist
Jimmy John's
08.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
University of South Florida
08.2024 - 10.2026
Cypress Lake High School