Brooklynn Breckner

I would attend the first service at my church on Sunday at 9:00 am and then serve with the 3 and 4-year olds during the second church service. I would play with them, give them snacks, and help them with activities to help them understand the message of the service. I unfortunately could not find the dates that I started or stopped, but I believe that I started during 6th grade and ended during 8th grade once my schedule became more busy, even on Sundays, and I could no longer stay for both services. Still, I really enjoyed serving and giving back to the church. I also helped at out Vacation Bible Schools.

• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
• Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
• Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
• Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
• Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
• Organized weekly youth activities for increased church engagement.
• Supported Sunday school programming by developing creative lesson plans that engaged children in age-appropriate learning activities.
• Led worship music performances during services, uplifting the congregation through song and praise.
• Built church community children's morals and values through mentoring service.

Every time my neighbors are on vacation, I always volunteer to pet sit their dogs and cats. I have been doing this since middle school and I still do it.

• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
• Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
• Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
• Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.

Between 4th and 6th grade, during my lunch period, I would go to my former first grade teacher's classroom and help tutor her students with reading and math assignments that they were struggling with. She would offer me candy as "payment" but I would turn it down because I just thought it was fun and I liked helping the kids, especially since my 1st grade teacher was my favorite elementary school teacher.

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.