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Education
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Certification
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Lyla Curtin

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

I am a passionate volunteer with a proven track record at Villa Montessori, excelling in event coordination and community engagement. Skilled in writing and editing, I successfully self-published a fantasy novel while managing multiple projects. I am known among my peers for effective communication and creative problem-solving, and a deep passion for striving to do my very best at all that I do. I am detailed and enjoy taking on leadership positions that include organizing, planning, and connecting with others. I love everything that involves books, writing, art, and movies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Volunteer

Villa Montessori
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - Current
  • I volunteer at my former school and help with the Gardening and Entrepreneurship program, which hosts a farmers market twice a school year
  • Assist with the middle schoolers and make sure they are on track, along with cooking things like pasta, bread, pastries, and gaining new experiences with unique foods and drinks.
  • I clean up and make sure things are tidy both before and after cooking, and help set up stands, which include making posters, signs, stickers, bags for food, and organizing where each person set up their stand.
  • Organized layout of the farmers market and handed out flyers to parents and those who attended, encouraging them to walk through the market with a friendly attitude
  • Spent time after school and on the weekends to assist the program.
  • Collaborated with staff to implement Montessori teaching methods effectively.
  • Participated in community events, representing the school and its values positively.
  • Assisted with special projects to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • I was able to connect with my former teachers, but also give the new generation of students just as much of a magical experience as I was given during my time in middle school.

Author

Self Published
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - Current
  • Wrote, edited, and self-published a fantasy novel
  • I submit to monthly and annual writing competitions, for example, Scholastic, Write the World, and YoungArts.
  • Edited manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy.
  • Established a personal brand by creating an appealing author website.
  • Interacted with editors to address feedback and make necessary changes to content.
  • Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Volunteer

Temple Music and Performing Arts
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • I assisted with tech week during plays
  • I handed out flyers to the audience and helped with the concession stand
  • Was in charge of the spotlight during multiple performances, coordinating it with the music and moment under high-stress situations
  • Learned how a musical was set up and all the work required for a performance. My appreciation for both the actors and the people behind the scenes-tech, directors, choreographers, volunteers-grew substantially.
  • Spent many days after school and during the weekend to help
  • Collaborated with team members to create promotional materials for events.
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
  • Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
  • Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arcadia High School
Phoenix, Arizona
05-2027

Skills

  • Passionate
  • Effective communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Time management
  • Event coordination
  • Writing and editing
  • Social interaction
  • Community service
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Customer service
  • Organized and efficient

Affiliations

  • I joined my high schools Speech and Debate club, where I wrote, practiced, memorized, and performed a speech I wrote on the effects and impact of climate change.
  • I currently am writing a blog that I'm working to include book reviews, personal events and advice, and writing pieces (short stories, poems, etc.) that I have written.

Accomplishments

  • I was elected Secretary General of my middle school's Model United Nations. I wrote my own speech, performed it to my class, was elected, and later performed another much longer speech to my school, then was in charge of the MUN proceedings.
  • I was awarded the Scholastic Regional Gold Key, the highest award you can achieve for Regionals, and my short story then proceeded to Nationals.

Certification

  • I earned my CTE certification after passing the test and completing my second year of Advanced Film in high school.
  • I have my drivers license.

Timeline

Volunteer

Temple Music and Performing Arts
01.2024 - 05.2024

Student Volunteer

Villa Montessori
08.2023 - Current

Author

Self Published
08.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Arcadia High School

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