SAGE MIEDEN
S.I,NY
Summary
Recent college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media, minor in Visual Arts, and certification(s) in the fields of Early Childhood Development and e-TEFL. Possesses ongoing experience in managing classroom environments, working within non-profit organizations, digital marketing and design, and early childhood education. Seeks to collaborate with organizations that will utilize and extend knowledge and passion for the related fields of new media, web development, digital design, education, cognitive development, youth advocacy, social justice, and/or media management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Coordinator
The Pride Center of Staten Island
Staten Island
02.2023 - Current
- Produced and facilitated programming for youth participants, planned and coordinated community events, managed digital media and marketing for youth programming, provided mental/behavioral health support, and offered educational outreach to engage youth participants and community partners.
Web Designer/Developer
- Current
- Commission-based web development/design; experienced in HTML, JavaScript, Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Cargo, Sublime, Adobe Illustrator
Teacher's Assistant
Gameplay and Performance at Purchase College
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the facilitation of lectures and course work for the Gameplay and Performance class alongside Professor David Bassuk
- Provided supervision for designated groups during group projects
- Organized and reviewed student projects/research.
Private Family Tutor
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Private Tutor for various subjects including Social Studies, English Language Arts, Environmental Science, and French
- Provided academic aid for neurodivergent students between the ages of 10-13.
Children's Daycare Worker
The Children's Center at Purchase College
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised children from ages four to five within a classroom environment, constructed and delivered lesson plans, and planned classroom activities.
Paid Intern
Vision Tech Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided photography and film work for local events, including video/photo editing
- Digitally illustrated and designed yearbook covers, flyers, and banners for clients.
Camp Counselor
UAU PS. 44 Summer Youth Program
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Supervised elementary school students during P.S 44's summer camp program; assisted with managing classroom activities and field trips.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Stocked, organized, and distributed inventory, supported wet-produce section, cashier work, and janitor work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - New Media
Purchase College (SUNY)
05.2022
Certificate - TEFL
Come On Out - ETEFL Online
10.2021
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Advanced understanding and usage of industry-standard digital design/illustration software, such as Canva, Procreate and Clip Studio Paint
- Curriculum Design
- Mental Health Support
- Partnership Building
- Community Outreach
- Project Management
- Experience with general web-building and CMS, including WordPress, Squarespace, Cargo, and Sublime
- Familiarity with 3D Modeling/CAD Software, including Rhino and Blendr
- Digital communications, Web Copy, and Social media management
- Classroom etiquette and academic technique, including academic eliciting, scaffolding, and lesson planning
- Public speaking, Advocacy and Activism
Accomplishments
- Magazine Cover Design featured in She Ate That! (2024), Student Film by Emili Weintraub, SVA Film Directing
- Publication of Thesis Paper, Online Subculture, Early Internet Exposure, The Self, and Social Development, 2022
- Cyberspace* Thesis Project, Gallery Exhibition Piece, Spring 2022
- SUNY Purchase Live Journal Issue 2; Publication of Personal Essay - “A Year and a Day”
- Certificate in Early Childhood Development, SUNY Purchase
- SUNY Purchase Dean’s List, Spring 2018, Spring 2019
- New Media Club E-Board
- Open Doors Scholarship Program, 2017
Relevant College Studies
- Child Development
- Practicum in Child Development
- Cognitive Development
- Digital Dimensions (3D Design/CAD)
- Programming for Visual Artists
- Material Distribution
- New Media Advanced Standing
- Design Principles
- Web Design
- Creative Writing
Certification
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate #2610202101
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Services Coordinator
The Pride Center of Staten Island
02.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
08.2022 - 02.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Gameplay and Performance at Purchase College
02.2022 - 05.2022
Private Family Tutor
02.2021 - 06.2021
Children's Daycare Worker
The Children's Center at Purchase College
08.2019 - 12.2019
Camp Counselor
UAU PS. 44 Summer Youth Program
05.2017 - 08.2017
Paid Intern
Vision Tech Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2019
Web Designer/Developer
- Current
Bachelor of Arts - New Media
Purchase College (SUNY)
Certificate - TEFL
Come On Out - ETEFL Online
Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
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