- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Outdoor Recreation
- Playing Sports
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Cooking
- Team Sports
- Reading
- Strategy Games
Paul Muricken
Suffern,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated volunteer with experience at Jakes Public Speaking, skilled in organizing impactful community outreach initiatives. Proven ability to enhance public engagement through effective training and collaboration. Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills fostered a supportive environment, empowering participants to build confidence and improve their public speaking abilities.
Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Jakes Public Speaking
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that aligned with student goals and curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by prompting students to analyze and evaluate information.
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance student participation and retention of material.
- Assisted students in mastering public speaking techniques to improve delivery and presentation skills.
Volunteer
Holy Family Syro Malabar Catholic Church
02.2023 - Current
- Organized community outreach initiatives to enhance public engagement and awareness.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to build a diverse team of supporters.
- Collaborated with local partners to create joint events that served community needs.
- Supported fundraising activities by planning and executing events to increase donor participation.
- Contributed to strategic planning sessions to identify opportunities for program expansion.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
Education
No Degree -
Suffern High School
Suffern, NY06-2029
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- Growth mindset
- Confidence building
- Peer tutoring
- Student motivation
- Self-directed learning
- Project management
- Online tutoring
Accomplishments
- Completed up to 5 tutoring appointments each week.
- Became go-to resource for public speaking coaching.
- Tutored up to 50 students per month.
- Oversaw team of 4 tutors.
- Tutored up to [50] students per month.
- Completed up to [4] tutoring appointments each week.
- Won consistent referrals and high marks for quality of instruction.
- Improved effectiveness by integrating new resources and revamping approach.
- Oversaw team of [3] tutors.
- Documented and resolved [stuttering and lack of confidence] which led to [better presentational abilities].
Interests
National Junior Society President
- Was a student example in 6,7 and 8th grade
- Respected member among my Peers
- Baked Dog treats to fundraise towards L.A. Wildfires
- Helped organize clothing drive for Thanksgiving
- Donated necessities to shelters across the area
- created and spread a positive agenda spread throughout the middle school
Timeline
Tutor
Jakes Public Speaking
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Holy Family Syro Malabar Catholic Church
02.2023 - Current
No Degree -
Suffern High School