My experience studying, traveling and living abroad has allowed me to blossom I am very grateful for the opportunities the UCF reciprocal exchange and more broadly the UCF abroad program provided for me and my studies As a peer advisor I intend to spread awareness to the vast opportunities provided by UCF and UCF Abroad in accordance with the students desires whether it be educational, within their financial capacity, or to enhance cultural experience This can be done through meetings, tabling and the UCF Abroad social media and platforms My former membership as a Minnesota Association of Student Councils Executive, Student Council President and NHS Executive, provides me with the relevant experience to coordinate events, manage responsibilities and foster meaningful connections with mentees, so that mentees may enrich themselves with international connections and experiences
Sydney Rhodes
Orlando,FL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
STMA School District
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted elementary & high school teachers in the advancement of educational experiences for students with special needs.
- Interacted and supported verbal and nonverbal students in group and 1:1 settings to help achieve objective IEPs.
- Monitored and recorded student progress and behavior; correspondence between the students and parents.
- Working as needed during UCF breaks.
Administrative Assistant
Everett Law
01.2022
- Organized paper and electronic attorney notes, client documentations, correspondence, cases and evidence.
- Proofread reports, emails, letters, etc.
- Ran errands as needed for the attorneys, accountant and secretary.
Food Service Team Member
Target
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Trained new team members.
- Distributed food during peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Supported other departments such as cashiers, style, drive-ups and online orders.
- Practiced a customer-first mentality.
- Finished tasks given by team leaders, assist others with theirs and taking initiative to start or finish other projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida05-2026
High School -
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, Minnesota06.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
Relevant Experience
- Familiar with the process of obtaining a student visa, including required documentation and interview preparation.
- Studied a semester abroad through UCF & managed to extend my stay in Europe another semester with a Schengen Visa.
- Based out of Athens I was able to visit 13 countries, including major cities such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Milan, Stockholm, as well as some emerging destinations such as Tbilisi, Ljubljana, Budapest and Bucharest.
- Successfully traveled frugally and safely through affordable transportation, hostels, etc. on a monthly stipend of UCF Financial Aid and Florida Prepaid.
- Connected with other Erasmus and international students through traveling.
- I intend to write a reflection of my travels on my blog here shortly.
Interests
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
STMA School District
12.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Everett Law
01.2022
Food Service Team Member
Target
01.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of Central Florida
High School -
Buffalo High School
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