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Brooke Calvert

Normal,Illinois

Summary

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutor with experience as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and a background in various subjects. Comfortable facilitating small group discussions and assisting with test preparation for college peers. Skilled in creating supportive learning environments, offering clear explanations, and helping students build confidence in their academic skills. Dedicated to providing personalized support and fostering a positive learning experience tailored to individual needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Attended lectures and took detailed notes to be shared with students who were absent or needed clarification.
  • Helped design innovative teaching methods to engage learners more effectively.
  • Developed and implemented tutorial sessions to assist students in understanding challenging topics.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
  • Facilitated group discussions related to the course content.

Choir Section Leader

Grace United Methodist Church
Pekin, Illinois
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Guided fellow choir members on harmony, rhythm, and dynamics.
  • Conducted choral sections during practice sessions when needed.
  • Monitored individual parts within the choir to ensure the accuracy of performance material.
  • Coached inexperienced singers on how to read music notation correctly.
  • Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems.

Retail Sales Associate Cashier

Goodwill Inc.
Pekin, Illinois
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Processed payments with cash, credit and debit cards, checks, gift cards, and store credits.
  • Offered suggestions when appropriate to help customers find what they wanted quickly.
  • Performed general housekeeping duties, such as sweeping floors and dusting shelves.
  • Counted money at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure the accuracy of funds on hand.
  • Provided information about products and services to customers.
  • Assisted with training new employees.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pekin Community High School
Pekin, IL
05-2023

Skills

  • Peer Tutoring
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Group Instruction
  • Positive and Professional
  • Test Preparation

Affiliations

  • College Mentors for Kids
  • "Belle Voix" Treble Choir
  • Alpha Gamma Delta- Beta Omicron Chapter

Accomplishments

  • Illinois State Scholar
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from high school
  • Earned a 4.0 GPA during the 2023-2024 school year

Timeline

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Choir Section Leader

Grace United Methodist Church
09.2021 - 05.2024

Retail Sales Associate Cashier

Goodwill Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Pekin Community High School
Brooke Calvert