Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summer Activities
Athletics
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Hannah Sharkey

Westport,CT

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Staples High School Circle of Friends
  • 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.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Austin Jewish Academy
09.2023 - Current

Operations Assistant

Alpha Epsilon Phi
01.2023 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp IHC
06.2022 - 08.2023

President

Staples High School Circle of Friends

Executive Board Member

Staples High School Friendship Circle

Vice President

Peer Advisors

President

Staples High School Kool To Be Kind

President, Connecticut Chapter

Quarantine Tutors

Tutor

Caroline House

Staff Photographer

Staples High School Inklings Graphics

Participant

Staples High School Random Acts of Kindness

Baker/Coordinator

Staples High School The Good Cookie Club

Activist

Staples High School Teens Against Cancer

Fundraiser

Staples High School Homes With Hope

Contributor

Staples High School Project Morry

Forward on the Freshman team

Staples High School Wreckers Girls Basketball

Receptionist

Sharkey's Cuts For Kids

Founder

HS Birthday Parties

Babysitter

Camper

Camp IHC

Counselor In Training (CIT)

Camp IHC

Staples High School

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Texas At Austin
Hannah Sharkey