Christopher Cirelli
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Achievement-driven and tenacious graduate student with a strong background in social sciences and the humanities. Enthusiastic and creative individual with years of professional experience as an educator. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with people from diverse backgrounds. Excellent time-management skills as a full-time employee and graduate student who is eager to challenge himself and positively impact others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Saint Catherine of Siena School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Law Clerk
Office of the Corporation Counsel
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted paralegals and lawyers through extensive reading, writing, and research.
- Attended work meeting, depositions, and pre-trial conferences.
- Handled sensitive material to produce work such as deposition summaries, research memos, and medical chronologies.
Teacher's Assistant
Courage to Know Program
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Leader
Freshman League Captain
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in and led large-group activities to raise interest in and funds for the program while developing strong bonds with fellow captains through weekly meetings.
- Facilitated small group discussions and activities weekly for first-year men to help them adjust to life at Boston College and develop their identities through mentorship on issues facing men in college and wider society.
Leader
Kairos
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with fellow leaders to discuss servant leadership, leadership strategies, and important questions about God, life, and their intersection.
- Facilitated small group discussions and provide personal talks to the larger group to invite retreatants to reflect on their lives and relationships with God, love, and themselves.
Volunteer
Appalachia Volunteers Program
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended bi-weekly meetings to discuss social justice issues with various groups, and plan for self-fundraising for service trips.
- Participate in service-immersion trips in underserved communities across the Appalachian region over spring break 2023.
Teacher's Assistant
Purposeful, Ongoing, Discussion (POD) Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Led weekly reflection sessions with first-year students to help them connect course material with their daily lives.
- Led discussions on ethics in engineering and one's life.
- Peer-mentored first-year students by leading group and individual activities outside of class and helping them adjust to life at Boston College.
Student Volunteer
St. Stephen's Youth Programs
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted lower-income high school-aged students with a variety of core and extracurricular academic subjects an activities both in group and individual settings.
- Led multiple group meetings and smaller group activities in regards to academics, games, and random topics of choice meant to inspire curiosity in future endeavors.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Food Truck Employee
Uncle G's Comfort Food
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Helped run and operate a food truck with responsibilities ranging from managing the register, customer interaction, and basic cooking.
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards.
Summer Camp Counselor
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed groups of children in grades K-6.
- Led and implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Built relationships with the parents of camp attendees to learn more about their respective child(ren) – likes, dislikes, and temperament.
Summer Camp Counselor in Training
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with planning and scheduling various camp activities, motivating, and encouraging campers to participate in events.
- Monitored students for destructive or unhealthy behavior to report concerns to camp counselors and directors.
- Learned basic safety techniques and methods to ensure child engagement in activities as well as leadership styles and approaches.
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2023
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuing education
- Course implementation
- Child development
- Professional training
- Exceptional time-management and leadership skills
- Strong reading, writing, and editing skills
- Customer service experience
- Proficient in Italian with basic knowledge of Spanish
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Adobe Photoshop
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Educator
Saint Catherine of Siena School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Courage to Know Program
01.2023 - 05.2023
Leader
Freshman League Captain
10.2022 - 05.2023
Leader
Kairos
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Appalachia Volunteers Program
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Purposeful, Ongoing, Discussion (POD) Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
Law Clerk
Office of the Corporation Counsel
06.2022 - 06.2023
Student Volunteer
St. Stephen's Youth Programs
09.2020 - 05.2021
Food Truck Employee
Uncle G's Comfort Food
07.2020 - 08.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department
06.2018 - 08.2019
Summer Camp Counselor in Training
Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department
06.2017 - 08.2017
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - History
Boston College
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