Casey Ellison
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSTEP/M Peer Mentor
Ithaca College
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored a diverse student population to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
- Organized community building events to strengthen peer relationships and community culture
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Led group and individual tutoring sessions for topics in biology and chemistry
Hostess/Server/Barista
The Hamilton Diner
Seekonk, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming dining experience
- Delivered and maintained exceptional customer service in fast paced dining environments
- Managed reservations and waitlists using Yelp digital scheduling software
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities simultaneously
Private Lesson Instructor
Various
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented engaging teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and retention of material
- Designed customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning objectives
Babysitter
Various
02.2018 - Current
- Planned and supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement
- Promoted consisted routines of meal prep, nap time, bed time, and various other daily tasks
Summer Scholar Researcher
Ithaca College
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with faculty for 8 weeks of research, streamlining processes, furthering my individual research, and refining laboratory skills/techniques
- Streamlined research processes, improving efficiency through the implementation of best practices
Summer Bridge Peer Mentor
Ithaca College Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement
Ithaca, NY
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Peer Mentor at Ithaca College's 2 week long Summer Bridge Program. Provided guidance on campus resources, developed and implemented strategies for effective time management and goal setting, and organized workshops focused on academic skills and leadership development
Quantitative Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated laboratory sessions, ensuring students understood experimental procedures, broader concepts, and adhered to safety protocols
- Encouraged collaborative learning environments
Biology Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College Biology Department
Ithaca, NY
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated laboratory sessions, ensuring students understood experimental procedures, broader concepts, and adhered to safety protocols
- Encouraged collaborative learning environments
Digital Department Worker
Walmart
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and checkout processes, maintaining excellent customer service to ensure a positive customer experience
- Maintained inventory by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise
Hostess/Cashier/Busser/Server
Sturbridge Seafood
Sturbridge, MA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked quickly taking orders, multitasking, customer service addressing any issue a customer may have had, answering phones, taking orders over the phone, running orders, planning timed seating, greeting customers, bussing tables, and cashing people's orders out.
Wendy's Crew Member
Wendy's
Sturbridge, MA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked quickly taking orders, multitasking, greeting customers, customer service and problem-solving for any issue a customer may have had, cooking food.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Biology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2026
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Experience With Children
- Organizational Skills
- Public Speaking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Event Planning
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
CSTEP/M Peer Mentor
Ithaca College
08.2025 - Current
Summer Bridge Peer Mentor
Ithaca College Office of Access, Opportunity, and Achievement
07.2025 - 07.2025
Summer Scholar Researcher
Ithaca College
06.2025 - 08.2025
Quantitative Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College
09.2024 - 05.2025
Biology Teaching Assistant
Ithaca College Biology Department
08.2024 - 12.2024
Hostess/Server/Barista
The Hamilton Diner
06.2024 - Current
Digital Department Worker
Walmart
05.2023 - 05.2024
Hostess/Cashier/Busser/Server
Sturbridge Seafood
08.2022 - 04.2023
Private Lesson Instructor
Various
01.2022 - Current
Wendy's Crew Member
Wendy's
11.2021 - 08.2022
Babysitter
Various
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Biology
Ithaca College