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Lea Gruen

Needham,MA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Independently Contracted
Needham, MA
01.2018 - Current
  • Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
  • Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.

Preschool Teacher

Temple Beth Shalom
Needham, MA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Junior Board Member

Community Foundation for MetroWest
Natick, MA
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Selected from a multi-community pool of applicants to participate in a class on philanthropy and the foundation's Junior Board.
  • Collaborated on a team to review and select grants to benefit community needs.
  • Elected as fundraising chair; led initiatives to raise over $1,500.

Save a Child's Heart Club Founder and President

Needham High School
Needham, MA
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Served as the club's liaison to the Save a Child's Heart organization, serving underprivileged children in need of heart surgery.
  • Led and engaged bi-weekly meetings for 20+ club members.
  • Planned and held community-wide fundraising events such as bake sales and social media initiatives to raise over $1,500 for the organization.
  • Developed card-making activities to send over 200 cards to children receiving care.

Student Representative to the School Committee

Needham High School
Needham, MA
09.2020 - 06.2024
  • Effectively communicated events and issues occurring at the school through writing and presenting monthly memos to the school committee.
  • Collaborated while planning class events, such as restaurant partnerships, bake sales, touch-a-truck fundraiser, and dances.
  • Planned and ran weekly meetings of 50+ council members.
  • Mediated discussions on policy around the school; took charge of advocating for a better attendance policy and additional study spaces.

Assistant Teacher

Temple Beth Shalom
Needham, MA
09.2019 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with and implemented lesson plans to teach Jewish culture and traditions to students ages 8 to 12.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among all students through effective classroom management techniques.
  • Effectively led small group activities, such as art projects and critical thinking worksheets.

Team Member

Needham High School Varsity Dance Team
Needham, MA
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Built school-wide spirit through enthusiastically performing at sporting events and pep rallies.
  • Provided feedback on others' performances during practice sessions.
  • Supported new members in learning routines and expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Health, And Society

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Needham High School
Needham
06-2024

Skills

  • First-aid and CPR
  • MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certified
  • Activity Planning
  • Leadership Team Building
  • Effective listening
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Fundraising
  • Patient Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Temple Beth Shalom
06.2023 - 08.2024

Junior Board Member

Community Foundation for MetroWest
09.2022 - 06.2024

Save a Child's Heart Club Founder and President

Needham High School
09.2022 - 06.2024

Team Member

Needham High School Varsity Dance Team
09.2021 - 04.2024

Student Representative to the School Committee

Needham High School
09.2020 - 06.2024

Assistant Teacher

Temple Beth Shalom
09.2019 - 05.2024

Babysitter

Independently Contracted
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Health, And Society

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

High School Diploma -

Needham High School

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