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Nevaeh Johnson

St Louis,MO

Summary

Passionate and engaged professional with deep investment into the Paideia School community, excelling in volunteer work and leadership. Rich background in working with younger age groups with proven ability to create engaging educational activities, mentor peers, and foster supportive environments fit for learning and connection. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, with a strong foundation in science education and community engagement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor

Paideia School
06.2021 - Current
  • Worked with children aged 3-12
  • Created and directed activities for campers
  • Interacted and established relationships with campers to better their camp experiece
  • Oversaw and supported the work other camp counselors to ensure safe and enjoyable function of camp activities

Babysitter

06.2020 - Current
  • Have babysat for the past 5 years for several families with children aged 6-13
  • Duties ranged between overseeing routines, preparing meals, and participating in play
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents on expectations and concerns
  • Maintained boundaries with children to ensure safe and respectful behavior


Peer Leader

Paideia School
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Worked with a partner to mentor a group of 9th grade students to help facilitate community building and their adjustment to high school.
  • Independently created plans for weekly meetings while listening to feedback and interests of the group
  • Built lasting connections with each 9th grade group member to provide consistent support and guidance



Fernbank Youth Interpreter

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Worked with interactive carts geared toward teaching young museum guests lessons in STEM
  • Required absorption of information on scientific topics and the ability to relay that through activities.


Urban Agriculture Intern

Paideia School
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Took the urban agriculture class all four years of high school as an elective in which over 400 volunteering hours on the farm were logged
  • Was a leader to lesser experienced volunteers ranged from younger grades to peers in high school
  • Provided with and executed knowledge on farm management, food systems, and agricultural science.
  • Participated in yearly Certified Naturally Grown certification for the Paideia farm.
  • Was a leader of the urban agriculture club for 3 years and engaged the high school community with the farm


Peer Tutor (Volunteer)

Paideia School
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Worked other students through courses I had taken in the past while adapting to their educational needs and directing them through problem solving.

Short-Term Class Teacher

Paideia School
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Co-taught a class on intersectionality for a one month period to other high school students
  • Independently developed curriculum, schedule, and in class activities that had to be approved by the social studies department chair
  • Monitored and evaluated students on performance while fostering an environment for discussion and improvement

Education

High School Diploma -

Paideia School
Atlanta, Georgia
05-2025

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship building
  • Flexibility
  • Leadership

Timeline

Peer Leader

Paideia School
08.2024 - 05.2025

Short-Term Class Teacher

Paideia School
01.2024 - 02.2024

Fernbank Youth Interpreter

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
05.2023 - 05.2025

Peer Tutor (Volunteer)

Paideia School
08.2022 - 08.2024

Urban Agriculture Intern

Paideia School
08.2021 - 05.2025

Summer Camp Counselor

Paideia School
06.2021 - Current

Babysitter

06.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Paideia School
Nevaeh Johnson