Fiona Larocca
Whitestone,NY
Summary
Professional communicator prepared for role with significant experience in delivering clear, concise messages to varied audiences. Adept at developing engaging content and fostering understanding through innovative techniques. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability, ensuring alignment with evolving objectives. Skilled in public speaking, content creation, and audience engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Explainer (Science Career Ladder)
New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
Queens, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Public Engagement: Facilitate hands-on STEM exhibits and perform live science demonstrations for diverse audiences of up to 50+ visitors, utilizing the "Design-Make-Play" (DMP) methodology.
- Program Leadership: Lead "Sunday Funday Family Zone" workshops, guiding members through engineering design challenges and interactive discovery lab experiments.
- Specialized Education: Facilitate "Sensory Playdates," providing neurodiverse children (ages 4–8) with inclusive, play-based science learning opportunities focused on social interaction and accessibility.
- Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to Trainee Explainers, assisting in the development and execution of training activities and providing peer-to-peer feedback to ensure high-quality visitor engagement.
- Event Facilitation: Represented NYSCI at the Queens Tech and Career Expo, engaging with industry professionals and the public to demonstrate the intersection of technology and community education.
- Digital Content: Collaborated with the Explainer Leadership Team to design and deliver virtual science content and remote demonstrations for NYC youth.
Assistant of Religious Education
St. Mel Church
Queens, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated classroom activities for second-grade students, managing group dynamics and supporting curriculum delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Design
Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY)
01.2027
High School - undefined
St. Agnes Academic High School
06.2021
Skills
- Design & Software: [Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop Illustrator, Indesign, Figma, Sketching]
- Communication: Public Speaking (Crowds 50), Educational Facilitation, Mentorship
- Technical: STEM Inquiry-based Learning, Accessible Design (Special Needs/Neurodiversity), Virtual Facilitation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Visual storytelling
- Empathy and patience
- Exceptional communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Public speaking
Timeline
Explainer (Science Career Ladder)
New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
05.2023 - Current
Assistant of Religious Education
St. Mel Church
10.2019 - 03.2020
High School - undefined
St. Agnes Academic High School
Bachelor of Arts - Design
Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY)