Oliver Van Der Putten
Red Hook
Summary
Creative and goal-oriented candidate and environmental group co-leader successful at managing multiple priorities and accomplished at problem-solving and critical thinking. Experienced tutor with a strong track record of helping students improve their academic performance. Passionate student seeking an internship in an architecture firm and viewing it as an educational experience to learn more about the field of architecture and the skills required to flourish.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Red Hook Middle School
2022.10 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and test-taking techniques.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify procrastination, and help students identify weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards studying to build self-confidence and form a love for learning.
- Utilized individual tutoring instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Counselor-in-Training
Buck's Rock Performing And Creative Arts Camp
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Taught campers and guided them through the intricacies of jewelry creation.
- Created a mail route to bring the mail sent for campers to each bunk.
- Motivated campers when their projects weren't coming along as hoped and proposed constructive ways for fixing them.
- Deescalated conflicts between campers.
- Conducted assessments of our materials for campers' use to ensure my lead counselor knew if we were running low.
- Helped my lead counselor develop lesson plans.
Co-Leader
Sunrise Movement
2022.01 - Current
- Participated in an environmental march in NYC with around 15000 protestors.
- Optimized allocated resources given by the Sunrise national organization for local projects.
- Currently creating a community garden for the local church, donating the grown food to their food pantry.
- Helped the local high school form a composting system and implement solar panels on the roof.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Senior High School
Red Hook, NY06.2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Creative Thinking and Innovation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Organization
- Adaptable
- Empathy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Counselor-in-Training
Buck's Rock Performing And Creative Arts Camp
2023.06 - 2023.07
Tutor
Red Hook Middle School
2022.10 - Current
Co-Leader
Sunrise Movement
2022.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Red Hook Senior High School
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