Benita Thomas
Summary
Student Peer Mentor with experience supporting individual educational achievements among classmates through incremental progress and campus resource offerings. Encouraging, thoughtful presence on- and off-campus with natural affinity to build community and promote peer achievement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
TIP Scholars
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped mentees establish healthy work-life balance habits through sharing personal experiences or suggesting helpful resources.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Allowed students to have a comfortable environment to openly discuss topics related to both academic and personal life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX06.2025
High School Diploma -
North Garland High School
Garland, TX06.2021
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Relationship Development
- Decision-Making
- Flexibility
- Motivation Techniques
- Individual and family support
- Community Resources
- Student Support
- Emotional Support
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Builds engaging powerpoint presentations addressing variety of topics in relation to college.
- Leads group meetings with first year students.
- Created a Dermatology student organization at UT Austin with the help of my mentor.
- Founder/President of own organization at college.
- Helps run social media accounts with the use of websites such as Canva.
Timeline
Student Peer Mentor
TIP Scholars
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
North Garland High School
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