Max Koenig

Dynamic educator with a passion for mentorship and community engagement, honed at Escola Casa do Mar. Skilled in language instruction and cross-cultural communication, I designed impactful lesson plans and fostered student confidence. Committed to empowering learners, I thrive in collaborative environments that celebrate diversity and promote holistic child development.

• Get Grenada Swimming Program, Grenada, Volunteer, Taught ocean swimming fundamentals to children ages 5-15., Collaborated with international volunteer teams to ensure participant safety and skill progression., Facilitated engaging land-based games and communicated progress with parents.
• Grenada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA), Grenada, Volunteer, Supported animal welfare through dog walking and daily care., Collaborated with local and international volunteers to maintain shelter operations.
• Red Gate T's Eco Farm, Grenada, Volunteer, Engaged in hands-on sustainable agriculture and low-waste food production., Learned environmentally responsible farming methods and local food systems practices.
• Blue Almond Hostel, San Andrés, Colombia, Volunteer, Supported daily hostel operations and guest services., Communicated with international guests in English and Spanish to ensure safety and satisfaction., Assisted with childcare and community engagement.
• Inti Rumi, Caraz, Peru, Volunteer, Learned sustainable agriculture through a farm-to-table hospitality model., Communicated across languages and cultures to support guest experience., Developed leadership, calm communication, and teamwork skills through close mentorship.
• Jark'ay Community NGO, Salaverry, Peru, Volunteer, Collaborated with international teams to deliver English classes to underserved children., Participated in environmental restoration projects including tree planting and public space maintenance., Supported NGO operations and community engagement initiatives.
• Badger Volunteers, Madison, WI, Afterschool Elementary Volunteer Coordinator, Provided one-on-one academic support in math and reading., Led activities supporting students' social, emotional, and physical development., Supervised groups of up to 15 children during programming and free play.
• Power's Knapp Scholarship, Madison, WI, Class/Social Co-Chair, Coordinated cohort programming and community-building events., Collaborated with advisors and peers to set academic, personal, and cohort goals.
• WSUM Student Radio, Madison, WI, Broadcaster & Radio Show Host, Delivered live sports commentary and facilitated interviews., Collaborated with co-hosts to produce engaging and informative radio programming.