Whitney Anderson
N Charleston,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience supporting programs, coordinating events, and engaging diverse communities. Skilled in communication, organization, and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Charleston, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Provides classroom instruction to 15- 25 students as outlined in lesson plans.
- Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
- Maintains established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains reasonable rules of conduct which encourage self-discipline and responsibility.
Youth Program Coordinator (4-H Youth Development)
South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension
Charleston, SC
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed and executed youth development initiatives to foster growth and engagement among 100+ participants in various counties.
- Designed comprehensive educational curricula to empower individuals with knowledge in financial literacy and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated all aspects of large-scale summer camps, including detailed budgeting and logistics to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Served as a primary point of contact for program inquiries, handling phone and email communications related to camp registration, schedules, and services
- Developed and implemented volunteer training programs while managing recruitment efforts to optimize program delivery.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in services for target youth populations.
- Assessed project metrics and generated comprehensive monthly reports to facilitate informed decision-making by executive decision making
Garden Educator
The Green Heart Project
Charleston, SC
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered interactive garden education sessions, fostering teamwork and environmental awareness among groups of 12–25 students.
- Spearheaded the implementation of weekly programming through effective coordination with teachers, staff, and volunteers.
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies and school initiatives each semester to enhance student involvement and community relations.
- Oversaw program materials and ensured optimal readiness of outdoor classroom spaces across multiple school sites.
- Facilitated youth internship programming and mentorship through effective curriculum delivery support.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Youth Empowerment and Engagement Coordinator
YWCA Greater Charleston
Charleston, SC
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated development, coordination, and implementation of youth programs aligned with YWCA Greater Charleston’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
- Directed the revitalization of SheStrong and Y Girls Code, focusing on curriculum development and mentorship opportunities for youth.
- Directed planning and coordination efforts to enhance program collaboration through meetings and events.
- Curated and scheduled content for SheStrong's social media channels to foster community interaction.
- Established and maintained 6 new strategic partnerships with community organizations to support youth program development and collaborative events.
- Enable YWCA.GC communications by providing event information and photos to marketing executives.
- Ensured accuracy and currency of data records and demographic information to support program operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2020
Skills
- Program design and implementation
Event Planning
Community Outreach
Stakeholder Engagement
Volunteer Management
Data Tracking & Reporting
Administrative Support
Scheduling & Logistics
Budget Coordination
Strategic planning
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish (Limited Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
10.2025 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator (4-H Youth Development)
South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension
04.2024 - 09.2025
Garden Educator
The Green Heart Project
09.2022 - 04.2024
Youth Empowerment and Engagement Coordinator
YWCA Greater Charleston
12.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish
Valdosta State University