Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Job Shadow Experience
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Hannah Cairns

Cranberry Township,PA

Summary

With a strong background at Penn State University, I’ve developed a passion for creating engaging and effective learning experiences. I’m known for my creativity and ability to think on my feet, which has helped improve both student engagement and team efficiency. Whether it's through media training or medical terminology and identification in settings, I always aim to deliver meaningful results that make a real impact.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Penn State University
University Park, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Helped design innovative teaching methods to engage learners more effectively.
  • Facilitated group discussions, presentations and activities related to the course content.
  • Conducted office hours to provide additional support for students needing help with course material.
  • Graded assignments, quizzes and exams for accuracy and completeness.
  • Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.

Penn State Cheerleader

Penn State University
University Park, PA
05.2024 - Current
  • Led crowd participation through cheers and chants during games.
  • Assisted in developing a positive relationship between the cheerleading squad and the student body through community-based events.
  • Attended practices and events 5 to 7 days a week.
  • Worked at college camps for college recruits and high schoolers to demonstrate proper technique and skill requirements.

Crew Lead

Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Seven Fields, PA
01.2021 - Current
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and requests.

Universal Cheer Association Staff

Varsity Spirit
United States
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Work at cheerleading camps ranging from 20 to 700 athletes across the country.
  • Establish team and customer relationships for excellent performance and satisfactory service.
  • Demonstrate game day cheers, sidelines, and dances; teach stunts using the proper progression; and keep safety as the top priority.
  • Establish influential connections with younger athletes to ensure a fun and safe environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health

Penn State University
University Park, PA
05-2027

Skills

  • Immersive teaching
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Inventory analysis
  • Media-Trained
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomical Identification of structures

Certification

  • CPR certification

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • National Honors Society

Job Shadow Experience

John’s Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.                                                         July 13-15, 2022

  • Shadowed Dr. Scott Hultman – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialized in Burn Care and Surgery.
  • Research anatomy and medical terminology prior to completing shadow
  • Collaborated and assisted in non-sterile procedures like calculating area of artificial skin
  • Observed 12 surgeries over three days of a variety of different surgical burn procedures
  • Learned how to interact with other staff and patients to create a harmonious work environment

Rhoads Orthodontics, Cranberry Township, PA.                                                                     April, 2022

  • Shadowed Dr. Rhoads – Orthodontist and Owner of Rhoads Orthodontics
  • Explored the vast range of treatments for a total of 92 patients
  • Initiated conversations with patients to understand this career aspect of communication
  • Completed 9 hours of job shadowing experience
  • Educated myself on basic orthodontic terminology and procedures

Timeline

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Penn State University
08.2024 - Current

Penn State Cheerleader

Penn State University
05.2024 - Current

Universal Cheer Association Staff

Varsity Spirit
04.2023 - 09.2024

Crew Lead

Bruster's Real Ice Cream
01.2021 - Current
  • CPR certification

Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health

Penn State University
Hannah Cairns