Assisted students (ages 8-15) in developing their technical skills such as singing, playing instruments, improvisation and composition.
Created lesson plans and led 4 different classes focused on either songwriting, performing as a band, learning piano, guitar, ukulele, drums, violin, recorder, or bass guitar, and theatre.
Familiarized students with notes, tempo, and other basic concepts of music.
Prepare students for performances in front of all campers and staff throughout the camp sessions as well as one final performance at the end of the session.
Served as a group leader for a small group of students during drop-off, lunchtime, and pick-up.
Maintain a safe, positive, nurturing environment for all campers and staff
Community Engagement Administrative Assistant
Arena Stage
02.2024 - 05.2024
Provided administrative support to the Community Engagement department, including creating schedules for education programming, attending weekly department meetings, answering emails and phone calls and directing them to the appropriate departments and maintaining records
Co-directed a youth theatre ensemble in the Voices of Now program that involved writing, devising, and performing an original, autobiographical play
Attended rehearsals and provided guidance to other youth theatre ensemble plays in Voices of Now
Managed logistics for the Voices of Now festival, an annual 4-night festival with over 100 youth artists performing each night
Counselor-in-Training
Camp Arena Stage
06.2023 - 08.2023
Camper supervision outside of camp classes
Support Lead Counselors in camp classes in lesson plan creation and lesson facilitation
Foster healthy group dynamic among campers
Organize and lead various small and large group games and activities
Motivate and inspire campers in various art forms
Volunteer Logistical Manager
Edmund Burke School
12.2021 - 04.2023
Plan and manage community events with over 400 people in attendance
Manage a budget of $10,000
Facilitate leadership and equity training workshops to other high school students
Act as a student leader for a team of 30 students at community events
Counselor-in-Training
Camp Arena Stage
06.2022 - 08.2022
Camper supervision outside of camp classes
Support Lead Counselors in camp classes in lesson plan creation and lesson facilitation
Foster healthy group dynamic among campers
Organize and lead various small and large group games and activities
Motivate and inspire campers in various art forms
Kitchen Crew
Sterling College
09.2024 - Current
Established and maintained strong working relationships with supervisors and coworkers
Demonstrated versatility by performing various roles within the kitchen crew as needed (e.g. prep work, kitchen chores, and cooking)
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Sterling College
Craftsbury Common, VT
05-2028
High School Diploma -
Edmund Burke School
Washington, DC
06-2023
Skills
Strong and compassionate communication skills
Effective Lesson Planning
Experience in the outdoors
Strong group building facilitation skills
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification (valid until June 2026)
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