Rheya Kurian
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Special Olympics Volunteer with solid background in recruiting, training and coordinating other volunteers. Accomplished in directing volunteer-staffed programs and introducing strategies to improve program functions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Special Olympics
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated success of each activity and event to identify opportunities for future improvement.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Monitored volunteer performance to enforce compliance with established policies and regulations.
Math Tutor
Westwood High School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted struggling students in building a strong foundation in basic math skills to improve overall performance in advanced courses.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Tutored math students of all ages and abilities, from elementary school to college level.
- Helped 5 recent Afghanistan immigrants in learning english and math.
Camp Counselor
Children's Association For Maximum Potential
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted adult females with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Showered and helped with medical equipment for campers.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Grisham Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Volunteered with field trips and after school activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Developed lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Orchestra Teacher's Assistant
Grisham Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted students with learning the violin and viola.
- Taught one on one lessons during lunch to struggling students.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Austin, TX05.2026
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Interpersonal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Qualified to state in Lincoln Douglas debate.
- Qualified to state for Researched Persuasive Speaking and Writing in Health Occupations Students of America.
- Qualified to internationals for Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making in Distributive Education Clubs of America.
- Made it to the Texas Music Educator's Association All String Orchestra in Violin.
- Worked with the Disney Imagination Campus in Orlando, Florida for Viola.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Special Olympics
01.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Children's Association For Maximum Potential
06.2023 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Grisham Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Orchestra Teacher's Assistant
Grisham Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Math Tutor
Westwood High School
01.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
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