Sasha Mayer
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Dynamic, compassionate, and hard-working undergraduate student with strong, hands-on educational experience in civil and criminal case law. Excelled in case analysis, research, and legal argumentation in various college-level courses. Experience working with and advocating for children across language and ability differences. Demonstrated excellent organizational and management capacities across disciplines. Provided administrative aid as swim instructor for day camp, wrote and distibuted youth swimmer evaluations, and oversaw the work of high school theater casts and crews as head stage manager. Recognized for proactively identifying and addressing issues to optimize student, peer, and client experiences and further the goals of the workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
Mt. Tom Day Camp
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Taught fundamental and advanced swimming skills to children ages 2-12, kept children safe in the pool, organized transportation to and from camp.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Student Director and Stage Manager
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Conducted and participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
Tutor
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Creative Arts Therapist Volunteer
Heartsong
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
Leader in Training
Mount Tom Day Camp
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in organizing activities for young campers.
- Provided interventions for campers' safety and mediated conflicts between them.
- Joined in group activities to facilitate campers' participation and enjoyment.
Leader in Training
Windsor Mountain
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional and practical support to younger campers.
- Organized and led weekly classes for campers based on interest levels in various areas.
- Assisted head counselors with activity planning each week.
- Supervised and aided in the cleaning and organization of the cabin area.
Education
Master of Arts -
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2028
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
New York, NY06.2024
High School Diploma -
Bard Early High School
New York06-2024
Skills
- Case law research
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Legal writing
- Extensive Google Apps expertise
- Excellent notetaking and organizational skills
- Teaching, tutoring, and parental liason experience
Timeline
Tutor
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
09.2023 - 05.2024
Creative Arts Therapist Volunteer
Heartsong
06.2023 - 08.2023
Youth Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
Mt. Tom Day Camp
06.2022 - 06.2024
Leader in Training
Mount Tom Day Camp
07.2021 - 08.2021
Leader in Training
Windsor Mountain
06.2021 - 08.2021
Student Director and Stage Manager
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
09.2020 - 06.2024
Master of Arts -
Vassar College
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bard High School Early College Manhattan
High School Diploma -
Bard Early High School
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