Isabella Zeisset
Linden,NC
Summary
Graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Dance (May 2026), offering several years of hands-on experience in educational, caregiving, and service-oriented roles involving children, adolescents, and families. Proven expertise in tutoring, special-needs childcare, and providing administrative support while excelling in high-demand service environments. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to community engagement that fosters education, youth development, and impactful service across diverse settings. Passionate about creating positive change through collaborative efforts and innovative approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Host / Busser
Terrapin Restaurant
06.2025 - Current
- Worked full-time in a fast-paced, team-oriented service environment.
- Communicated effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated adaptability, reliability, and problem-solving under pressure.
- Supported daily operations through teamwork and clear communication.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Tutor
High School Tutoring
01.2023 - Current
- Tutored middle-school students across multiple academic subjects.
- Adapted instructional strategies to different learning styles.
- Supported academic organization and confidence-building.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Childcare Provider / Babysitter
Independent
01.2022 - Current
- Provided childcare for infants through adolescents in private home settings.
- Worked with children with Down syndrome and autism.
- Supported emotional regulation, routines, and social development.
- Maintained long-term, trust-based relationships with families.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Administrative Assistant
Military Justice Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided administrative support for a legal advocacy organization serving military-connected individuals and families.
- Managed scheduling, correspondence, and confidential client records.
- Communicated with clients during high-stress situations with discretion and professionalism.
- Supported organizational operations through consistent, detail-oriented work.
- Legal advocacy organization serving military-connected individuals and families.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Dance
Bard College
05.2026
Skills
- Youth supervision and mentorship
- Special-needs caregiving
- Educational support and tutoring
- Child and adolescent development
- Abnormal psychology (non-clinical)
- Trauma-informed perspectives
- Organization and scheduling
- Record-keeping and confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management and reliability
Additional Information
Willing to live and work internationally., Comfortable in unfamiliar and resource-limited environments., Strong commitment to service and community engagement.
Timeline
Host / Busser
Terrapin Restaurant
06.2025 - Current
Tutor
High School Tutoring
01.2023 - Current
Childcare Provider / Babysitter
Independent
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Military Justice Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Dance
Bard College