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Eleanor McManus

New Canaan,CT

Summary

Motivated college student studying a double major in Psychology and Communications and Media. Seeking internship and experience in the field of psychology and/or communications to gain valuable experience. Driven, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and responsible, with a strong drive to contribute to a larger team effort.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

UM-ACTS Autism (ASD) Track Undergraduate Intern

Mary A. Rackham Institue
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Conduct ABA therapy sessions with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
  • Facilitate in the development and adaptation of individualized treatment plans for children with ASD, focusing on specific goals and objectives tailored to each child’s needs.
  • Attend weekly team meetings, in which we discuss research articles surrounding ASD, as well as goals for the internship program.
  • Engage in training and professional development opportunities offered to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of autism therapy and support.

Emotion and Self Control Lab Research Assistant

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
  • Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.

Member of Student Advisory Board

Counseling And Psychological Services
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Served as member of Student Advisory Board at the University of Michigan Counseling And Psychological Services
  • Conducted outreach activities to promote the Student Advisory Board.
  • Organized meetings with student representatives from various departments.
  • Facilitated discussions between board members about current trends affecting higher education.

Volunteer

Silver Hill Hospital
New Canaan, CT
05.2023 - Current

Peer Counselor

Nancy Kolodny
New Canaan, CT
01.2021 - Current
  • Served as a peer counselor and supported girls in recovery from eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
  • Referred by Nancy Kolodny, LCSW. Therapist who specializes in eating disorders.

Church Youth Leader

Grace Community Church of New Canaan
New Canaan, CT
01.2018 - Current
  • Served as a personal aid for many children with various mental and physical disabilities.
  • Facilitated discussion groups with teenage members on various topics related to faith and life.
  • Encouraged team building exercises within the church's youth ministry program.

Live-In Nanny

Kim and Richard Rosenbaum
Nantucket, MA
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Live-In Nanny to four children. Served as a personal aid to two children with disabilties
  • Helped maintain a clean living space by washing dishes, vacuuming, dusting..
  • Enforced rules set by parents in order to promote positive behavior from the kids.
  • Accompanied children to extracurricular activities.
  • Assisted with grocery shopping for food items suitable for all members of the family.

Social Media Manager

Dr. Katie Takayasu
Wilton, CT
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
  • Helped approve and finalize content posted to multiple platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
  • Helped create and run TikTok account.

Prefect

The Frederick Gunn School
Washington, CT
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Served as a Prefect (Class President) throughout my senior year of highschool.
  • Worked with a team of six other Prefects.
  • Served as the primary liaison between faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.
  • Served on the Disciplinary committee board.
  • Developed and implemented initiatives to increase school spirit and community involvement.

Class Agent

The Frederick Gunn School
Washington, CT
06.2021 - Current
  • Serve as class agent for my high school graduating class.
  • Organize alumni events.
  • Encourage alumni donations.
  • Continual outreach to alumni.

Social Media Ambassador

Set Active
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2023 - Current
  • Ambassador for Student Ambassador Program.
  • Created content for various platforms including Instagram and TikTok.

Server

Taq Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.

Shop Sales Associate - Seasonal

Equinox
Darien, CT
2022 - 2023
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Used passion for fitness to connect with clients.

Education

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2025

High School Diploma -

The Frederick Gunn School
Washington, CT
05.2021

Skills

  • Group Counseling
  • Support Group Facilitation
  • Mental Health Support
  • Committee Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Activity Planning
  • Childhood Development
  • Organized
  • Responsible

Affiliations

  • Exercise and fitness
  • Volunteering

Accomplishments

  • Katherine Kyes Leab History Prize for Moral Leadership 2019
  • Member of cross country team- winners of New England Championship 2020
  • Captain of Varsity Tennis Team 2020-2021
  • Lead Singer in Rock and Blues Band 2020-2021
  • High Honor Roll and Dean's List 2018-2021
  • Dean's Prize- awarded to Senior who was most responsive to the guidance of the Faculty 2021

Timeline

Emotion and Self Control Lab Research Assistant

University of Michigan
08.2024 - Current

UM-ACTS Autism (ASD) Track Undergraduate Intern

Mary A. Rackham Institue
04.2024 - Current

Social Media Ambassador

Set Active
10.2023 - Current

Member of Student Advisory Board

Counseling And Psychological Services
08.2023 - Current

Server

Taq Ann Arbor
08.2023 - Current

Live-In Nanny

Kim and Richard Rosenbaum
07.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Silver Hill Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Social Media Manager

Dr. Katie Takayasu
07.2021 - 06.2022

Class Agent

The Frederick Gunn School
06.2021 - Current

Peer Counselor

Nancy Kolodny
01.2021 - Current

Prefect

The Frederick Gunn School
06.2020 - 05.2021

Church Youth Leader

Grace Community Church of New Canaan
01.2018 - Current

Shop Sales Associate - Seasonal

Equinox
2022 - 2023

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

High School Diploma -

The Frederick Gunn School
Eleanor McManus