Overview
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Education
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Ruby Keating

Middletown,CT

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Advisor

Wesleyan University
03.2024 - Current
  • Hired for the 2024-2025 academic year to advise first-year students in adjusting to a new environment and navigating major life changes.
  • Will work diligently to make students feel welcome, cared for, and supported no matter their background.

Gallery Attendant

Davidson Art Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained welcoming environment for gallery visitors, engaging in conversation and answering questions about artists and artwork.
  • Ensured artwork safety by diligently monitoring gallery spaces and maintaining proper environmental conditions.

Volunteer

Fellowship Church
12.2023 - Current
  • Volunteer in childcare and nursery during church services.
  • Aid in charity events and food giveaways during holiday seasons.

Farm Employee and Manager

Long Lane Farm
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked as part of a team to grow produce to be used in dining services, sold at farmers markets, and donated to local food pantry.
  • Learned and applied sustainable farming practices and partnered with the local Middletown community to have a positive impact.
  • Hired as summer farm manager to guide and support summer workers in agricultural skills and practices.

Worship Leader and Performer

Cyprus
01.2010 - Current
  • Performed for weekly Open Mic events and by request locally.
  • Played piano and sang for church services.

Newspaper Editor in Chief

American Academy Nicosia Echo
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Wrote impactful and relevant pieces for the student population at American Academy Nicosia.
  • Brainstormed and developed ideas for content, edited and extended student-submitted articles.
  • Worked with faculty and student staff to produce school newspaper.

Diplomatic Youth Conference Leader

Model United Nations
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Communications, Research, Writing, Public Speaking.
  • Reviewed and edited student work and led team-building exercises.
  • Encouraged unity between disparate communities on a divided island.
  • Chairperson, led debates.

Art Teacher

Self-employed
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created and implemented age-appropriate lessons for various students ages 9-14 according to skill level and interest.
  • Explored and developed skills using different mediums.

Art Gallery Intern

Mozaik Art Gallery And Studio
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Printed promotional materials, organized displays, and communicated with local artists.
  • Participated in live drawing events.
  • Collected fees, produced social media content.

Education

Biology And Art Studio

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
06.2027

High School Diploma -

American Academy Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus
06.2023

Skills

  • Fluent in Turkish with oral translation experience
  • Conversational in Greek
  • Barista experience
  • Interested in research and writing

Accomplishments

  • American Academy Class of 2023 Valedictorian.
  • The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2020 GOLD AWARD
  • 9/9 IGCSE scores in Fine Arts, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, English Language and Mathematics.
  • A* A Levels in Biology and Fine Arts, A in Mathematics.

Timeline

Resident Advisor

Wesleyan University
03.2024 - Current

Gallery Attendant

Davidson Art Center
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Fellowship Church
12.2023 - Current

Farm Employee and Manager

Long Lane Farm
10.2023 - Current

Newspaper Editor in Chief

American Academy Nicosia Echo
09.2022 - 06.2023

Diplomatic Youth Conference Leader

Model United Nations
09.2022 - 06.2023

Art Gallery Intern

Mozaik Art Gallery And Studio
06.2022 - 07.2022

Art Teacher

Self-employed
11.2021 - 06.2023

Worship Leader and Performer

Cyprus
01.2010 - Current

Biology And Art Studio

Wesleyan University

High School Diploma -

American Academy Nicosia
Ruby Keating