Rebecca Taliaferro
Hardeeville,US
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Government Secretary
USCB
Bluffton, SC
05.2025 - Current
- Organized and maintained official records for student government meetings and events.
- Facilitated collaboration among student representatives to address campus issues and enhance student engagement.
- Implemented effective money management strategies to optimize resource allocation.
Senior Assistant Editor
USCB
Bluffton, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Led editorial team in developing high-quality content for publication.
- Evaluated submissions for publication suitability, maintaining high editorial standards.
- Enhanced publication quality by meticulously proofreading and editing articles for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.
Student Ambassador
USCB
Bluffton, SC
11.2022 - Current
- Facilitated campus tours and events to promote university offerings and engage prospective students.
- Collaborated with admissions team to streamline recruitment processes and improve outreach strategies.
- Organized workshops addressing student concerns, promoting retention through community engagement initiatives.
- Developed informational materials, enhancing communication of university resources to diverse audiences.
Voices of Diversity President and Founder
USCB
Bluffton, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Implemented programs and activities that fostered a welcoming atmosphere for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted students in exploring and securing research projects and extracurricular opportunities available on campus.
Student Success Intern
USCB
Bluffton, SC
09.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance and counseling on a variety of topics such as study skills, time management, stress management, and career planning.
- Assisted students with navigating college resources and services to support their academic success.
- Conducted outreach activities designed to engage new students in the campus community.
- Coordinated with faculty members to ensure that student needs were met in the classroom setting.
Media Lab Assistant
USCB
Bluffton, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Created user manuals to document processes within the media lab environment.
- Managed audio and visual equipment inventory database.
- Developed proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro.
- Filmed Basketball Games
Sunday school teacher
Fisher Chapel Church
Hardeeville, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster spiritual growth and understanding among students.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to enhance retention of biblical principles and stories.
- Organized community outreach events, strengthening church ties and promoting youth involvement.
Preschool Teacher
Amazing Creations preschool
Bluffton
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with parents to create a supportive learning environment for each child's unique needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in preschoolers.
Orientation leader
USCB
Bluffton, SC
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Facilitated orientation sessions for new students, enhancing understanding of campus resources and services.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to coordinate information sessions and campus tours.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship, assisting students in navigating academic and social challenges.
Preschool Teacher
Little Island Preschool
Hilton Head Island
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive and social development.
- Established positive relationships with children, promoting a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss progress and address individual learning needs of children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Concentration in creative writing
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Beaufort, SC, US05.2026
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Promotional planning
- Fiction writing
- Broadcast media
- Complex problem solving
- Editing proficiency
- Student engagement
Certification
- CPR First Aid Training
- QPR First Aid Training (suicide prevention)
Awards/Honors
SC Life Scholarship recipient (Fall 2022 – Current), SC Life Plus Scholarship recipient (Fall 2022 – Current), Edith Harvey Scholarship (Spring 2022 – Current), Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (Fall 2022), President's list at USCB (Fall 2024), Chancellor's list at USCB (Spring 2023, 2025)
PUBLICATIONS
- THE PEN spring 2023 edition
- THE PEN fall 2023 edition
- THE PEN spring 2024 edition
- THE PEN fall 2024 edition
- THE PEN spring 2025 edition
- THE PEN fall 2025 edition
- The Atlanta Voice 2025 - Don’t Turn ’em loose, Child
Timeline
Student Government Secretary
USCB
05.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Amazing Creations preschool
05.2025 - 09.2025
Preschool Teacher
Little Island Preschool
06.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Assistant Editor
USCB
01.2023 - Current
Student Ambassador
USCB
11.2022 - Current
Voices of Diversity President and Founder
USCB
10.2022 - Current
Student Success Intern
USCB
09.2022 - Current
Media Lab Assistant
USCB
08.2022 - Current
Orientation leader
USCB
05.2022 - 08.2025
Sunday school teacher
Fisher Chapel Church
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Concentration in creative writing
University of South Carolina Beaufort