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Esther Park

Shelton,CT

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable, managing high-pressure situations and enhancing team collaboration. Excelled in roles requiring ethical leadership and effective time management, successfully coordinating programs that foster personal growth and inclusion, achieving a significant increase in community engagement. Skilled in verbal communication and multitasking, combining an attention to detail personality with a friendly, positive attitude, driving results and enhancing team dynamics.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

KPOT

Host
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed 85 tables through reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Supported 15+ servers, food runners, and bussers by keeping the dining area ready for every guest.

Fairfield Grace Methodist Church

Youth Camp Counselor
06.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Developed strong rapport with campers through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust-based relationships.
  • Collaborated with 10 fellow counselors to design entertaining programs that fostered team-building and personal growth.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all campers through close supervision and effective communication.

Fairfield Grace Methodist Church

Language Tutor
01.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Utilized culturally relevant content to deepen students'' understanding of the target language's society and customs.
  • Employed dynamic teaching techniques to encourage active participation from all students during lessons.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved language proficiency in English and Korean.

Best Buddies Organization

Club President
09.2022 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning along with accessibility for members with physical disabilities.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted events to support our scholarship fund, raising $2,000 during the 2024 school year.
  • Used effective interpersonal communication skills to convey information to students and parents of our members with IDD (intellectual developmental disabilities).
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that strengthened relationships between the gen-ed and special ed student populations.

Office of Federal Defender

Intern
07.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted research and interviews for various projects involving mental health providers in the state of Connecticut.
  • Enhanced team productivity by assisting with organization of project documentation.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

NOVA Volleyball Club

Coaching Assistant
11.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Mentored younger less experienced athletes (ages 9-14) by providing guidance encouragement advice navigating challenges inherent competitive sports.
  • Ensured timely communication with parents regarding upcoming events and any concerns or issues that arose mid season.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Education

Northeastern University
Boston

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
09.2024 - 05.2028

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Effective Time Management
  • Ethical Leadership
  • Activity Planning
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Awards

  • Spanish Honor Society (March 2022)
  • National Honor Society (January 2023)
  • St. Michael's Book Award (April 2023)
  • Bianchine Memorial Award (February 2024)
  • 2x All Conference 1st Team and All Academic Team (November 2023-2024)
  • Kathleen Yolish Scholarship (May 2024)
  • Graduated with High Honors (June 2024)
  • Fairfield Grace Scholarship (June 2024)
  • Diploma of Distinction (June 2024)

Timeline

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
09.2024 - 05.2028

Host

KPOT
10.2023 - Current

Intern

Office of Federal Defender
07.2023 - 08.2023

Youth Camp Counselor

Fairfield Grace Methodist Church
06.2023 - 08.2024

Language Tutor

Fairfield Grace Methodist Church
01.2023 - 08.2024

Coaching Assistant

NOVA Volleyball Club
11.2022 - 05.2023

Club President

Best Buddies Organization
09.2022 - 05.2024

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