Leila Knaebel
Hayward,CA
Summary
Driven high school senior, has experience in and passion for youth development, public health, and leadership. Seeking an opportunity to have a meaningful impact. Empathetic and organized, works well in a professional and collaborative environment, and possess clear communication skills. Dependable team player with a positive attitude, and skilled with juggling multiple responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
One-on-One Mentoring
Partners Program
01.2024 - Current
- Serve as a one-on-one mentor to a public middle school student enrolled in the Partners Program and give support on homework, test-prep, and developing life skills.
- Arrange once a week sessions with the student and develop tailored lesson plans based on the individual's needs and learning style.
- Plan weekly activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals, and to promote a love for learning.
- Provide a safe and comfortable space so the mentee feels supported and able to reach out for guidance.
- Foster individual, long lasting connections by sharing interests and acting as a role model.
Preschool Teacher
Montessori School At Five Canyons
06.2021 - Current
- Design and lead creative lessons that incorporate hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Implement the principles of Montessori, including student independence and collaborative discovery.
- Multitask by simultaneously maintaining overall focus on entire group, while giving individual attention to students to manage the classroom environment.
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning differences, promoting equity in the classroom.
Custom Swimwear Business
Atelier Lulu: My Independent Small Business
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Design and sew custom patterned, shaped, and sized bikinis to promote individuality and body confidence, for over thirty clients, including local and out of state.
- Manage all sales, finances, marketing, communication, and shipping with customers.
- Run a social media account for promotion and communication.
6th Grade Pathways Teacher
Partners Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Co-teach an identity class as part of a bigger summer program preparing public middle schoolers for the upcoming years.
- Lead group discussions through uncomfortable topics about identity such as self-expression, values, and relationship to their peers and communities.
- Act as an approachable and relatable role model around issues of mental health
- Collaborate with the other teacher to develop a curriculum curated to the needs and energy of each individual class, including hands-on projects like the culminating project identity map.
- Maintain personal account of every student's progress, attendance, and behavior to make ensure class engagement and impact, and identify struggling students.
- Integrate cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Public Health Initiative
Global Leadership Adventures
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Volunteer in a pop-up medical clinic in a disadvantaged community, taking vitals and talking to patients in Spanish to document their medical histories.
- Build eco-friendly latrines to contribute to the communities' long term health.
- Research major global health discrepancies, develop a holistic perspective on rural health, understand the connection between poverty and health, and brainstorm tools to address lack of access to safe healthcare.
Education
The College Preparatory School
Oakland, CASkills
- Intermediate conversational Spanish
- Powerpoint presentations
- Document creation
- Instagram marketing
Timeline
One-on-One Mentoring
Partners Program
01.2024 - Current
6th Grade Pathways Teacher
Partners Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
Custom Swimwear Business
Atelier Lulu: My Independent Small Business
04.2023 - 11.2023
Public Health Initiative
Global Leadership Adventures
06.2022 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Montessori School At Five Canyons
06.2021 - Current
The College Preparatory School