The club promotes inclusion for students with disabilities and those living with adversity
Circle of Friends empowers and enriches its network of volunteers (mostly teenagers) by enabling them to reap the vast rewards of participating in a program that strengthens their personal connections to the community by giving back to the community
The programming focuses on home visits, play dates and social interactions and is designed to foster a relationship between children with special needs and teenage volunteers.
Executive Board Member
Staples High School Friendship Circle
The club bridges the gap between special needs and typical youth through shared experiences, empowers special needs youth with life skills and gives parents and families respite.
Vice President
Peer Advisors
This club brings students together for the opportunity to discuss sensitive, personal issues in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
President
Staples High School Kool To Be Kind
Mentor elementary school students to teach them the importance of being kind through various immersive activities.
President, Connecticut Chapter
Quarantine Tutors
An organization formed in Spring of 2020 (during the first part of Covid lockdown) to aid students and parents during this unprecedented time
Tutored elementary school students and recruited tutors
In return for gratis lessons, parents are encouraged to donate to Feeding America.
Tutor
Caroline House
Tutor elementary age children in Math and Reading, helping them to reach the fullness of their potential.
Staff Photographer
Staples High School Inklings Graphics
Took pictures for the award winning school newspaper, Inklings.
Participant
Staples High School Random Acts of Kindness
Each month the club raises money by doing something seemingly random but deeply meaningful.
Baker/Coordinator
Staples High School The Good Cookie Club
A charitable baking club where all money raised goes to the designated cause of the month.
Activist
Staples High School Teens Against Cancer
The club raises money to give to organizations that help people battling cancer.
Fundraiser
Staples High School Homes With Hope
The club raises money to provide facilities and supportive services in a structured environment that enables homeless people in the community to achieve an independent and self-sufficient life.
Contributor
Staples High School Project Morry
Participated in numerous fundraising events to help underserved communities.
Forward on the Freshman team
Staples High School Wreckers Girls Basketball
Received a participation award at the end of the season.
Receptionist
Sharkey's Cuts For Kids
Manage reception desk, check out clients and help stylists with every task from hair washing to manicures to cleaning.
Founder
HS Birthday Parties
Plan and execute 'dream' birthday parties for up to 40 children
Parties range in theme from spa parties to relay races
Completely coordinate with the parents.
Babysitter
Regular babysitting jobs for children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years of age
Responsible for all aspects of care from driving to providing meals, helping with homework, playtime, and putting them to bed.
Camper
Camp IHC
Camper for 10 summers in Honesdale, PA
Participated in group activities ranging from Archery, to Woodworking, to Soccer, to camping
While serving as a role model to younger campers.
Counselor In Training (CIT)
Camp IHC
Regularly supervised younger campers in all aspects of camp life from self care to sporting events; Awarded position of Sing Leader; Presided over and led over 200 campers on a multi-day camp-wide competition including dozens of activities ranging from spirit events, songwriting, skit-writing/performing and set decoration.
Substitute Teacher
Austin Jewish Academy
09.2023 - Current
Substitute for all ages in all subjects.
Operations Assistant
Alpha Epsilon Phi
01.2023 - Current
Helped plan events for more than 600 people to attend.
Camp Counselor
Camp IHC
06.2022 - 08.2023
Worked for ages 7-8 and 12-13 year old girls.
Education
Staples High School
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
06.2026
Skills
Education Advocacy
Operations Oversight
Program Oversight
Business Planning
Organizational Leadership
Strategic Planning
Leadership Team Building
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Community Outreach
Networking Abilities
Adaptability
Summer Activities
Camp IHC, 06/01/09, 08/01/09, 40, 7, Camper for 10 summers in Honesdale, PA. Participated in group activities ranging from Archery, to Woodworking, to Soccer, to camping. While serving as a role model to younger campers.
Camp IHC Counselor in Training, 06/01/12, 08/01/12, 13, 7, Counselor In Training (CIT); Regularly supervised younger campers in all aspects of camp life from self care to sporting events; Awarded position of Sing Leader; Presided over and led over 200 campers on a multi-day camp-wide competition including dozens of activities ranging from spirit events, songwriting, skit-writing/performing and set decoration.
Athletics
Wreckers Girls Basketball, Forward on the Freshman team, 09/01/09, 12/01/09, 20, 16, Received a participation award at the end of the season.
Awards
Staples High School Second Honors, 10/01/09, Awarded to students with a quarterly Overall/Unweighted Grade Point Average between 3.17 and 3.66.
Staples High School First Honors, 10/01/10, Awarded to students with a quarterly Overall/Unweighted Grade Point Average of 3.67 or higher.
Circle of Friends High School Senior Fellowship Award, 06/01/12, Prestigious Award given to one individual for demonstrating a consistent commitment to volunteering with individuals with special needs.
Volunteer Experience
Staples High School Circle of Friends, President, 09/01/11, 06/01/12, 4, 40, The club promotes inclusion for students with disabilities and those living with adversity. Circle of Friends empowers and enriches its network of volunteers (mostly teenagers) by enabling them to reap the vast rewards of participating in a program that strengthens their personal connections to the community by giving back to the community. The programming focuses on home visits, play dates and social interactions and is designed to foster a relationship between children with special needs and teenage volunteers.
Friendship Circle, Executive Board Member, 09/01/11, 06/01/12, 3, 40, The club bridges the gap between special needs and typical youth through shared experiences, empowers special needs youth with life skills and gives parents and families respite.
Peer Advisors, Vice President, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 40, This club brings students together for the opportunity to discuss sensitive, personal issues in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Kool To Be Kind, Student Leader, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 20, Mentor elementary school students to teach them the importance of being kind through various immersive activities.
Quarantine Tutors, President, Connecticut Chapter, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 30, An organization formed in Spring of 2020 (during the first part of Covid lockdown) to aid students and parents during this unprecedented time. Tutored elementary school students and recruited tutors. In return for gratis lessons, parents are encouraged to donate to Feeding America.
Caroline House, Tutor, 09/01/11, 06/01/12, 1, 40, Tutor elementary age children in Math and Reading, helping them to reach the fullness of their potential.
Inklings Graphics, Staff Photographer, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 20, Took pictures for the award winning school newspaper, Inklings.
Random Acts of Kindness, Participant, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 10, Each month the club raises money by doing something seemingly random but deeply meaningful.
The Good Cookie Club, Baker/Coordinator, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 1, 10, A charitable baking club where all money raised goes to the designated cause of the month.
Teens Against Cancer, Activist, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 10, The club raises money to give to organizations that help people battling cancer.
Homes With Hope, Fundraiser, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 20, The club raises money to provide facilities and supportive services in a structured environment that enables homeless people in the community to achieve an independent and self-sufficient life.
Project Morry, Contributor, 09/01/10, 06/01/12, 2, 20, Participated in numerous fundraising events to help underserved communities.