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Willa Godfrey

Boston,Massachusetts

Summary

Strong leader and public speaker with a proven track record in organizational leadership and community engagement, notably at Lower Merion High School Environmental Club. Excelled in building trust and fostering team collaboration, securing a $20,000 grant for environmental projects. Demonstrated expertise in environmental education and outreach initiatives, embodying commitment to community improvement and educational advancement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Democrats of Lower Merion and Narberth
Lower Merion, USA
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Gained experience, exposure, and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems
  • Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously due to my communities fast paced political environment
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects
  • Edited, proofread, and wrote documents for different uses such as School Board Forums and other candidate support outlets
  • Provided administrative support including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and preparing memos to guarantee other students can get involved and make it as easy as possible to get involved

Community Student Leader

The Oakwell Movement
Lower Merion, USA
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed the ability to work independently as an activist and as part of a team of activists
  • Adapted quickly to changing political environments while remaining focused on goals
  • Worked and collaborated with local leaders such as commissioners, local board members such as my school board and also the Secretary of Education for Pennsylvania
  • Gained huge public speaking skills by speaking at school board meetings as well as speaking locally when our movement won the 'Go for the Green' Education award for our community involvement
  • Created a student led proposal to my schools curriculum to implement environmental education
  • Modeled self-discipline by properly managing and allocating time

Tutor

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter School
Philadelphia, USA
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Mentored and supported students to build their confidence and study skills
  • Engaged actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods
  • Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success
  • Tutored students in math to help them improve their grades and confidence
  • Built trust and personal while still professional relationships with these children to help them believe in themselves more

President

Lower Merion High School Environmental Club
Lower Merion, USA
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Exhibited strong leadership skills while providing direction to old and new members of the club
  • Created a positive working environment by encouraging collaboration among club members
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a timely manner, including applying for a 20,000 dollar grant to implement composting in my school and receiving it
  • Effectively delegated tasks to club members to maximize productivity for the year
  • Attended and participated in meetings of municipal councils and council committees to connect our club to our local community

Volunteer/Member

Build On
Lower Merion, USA
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives in my school
  • Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects
  • Recruited and signed up other volunteers

Youth Advisory Board Member

Cobbs Creek Foundation
Philadelphia, USA
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Recruited other students from my school to join the board and help spread the word of events from the organization
  • Volunteered weekly at West Philadelphia Elementary Schools
  • Led drives to collect much needed items for these schools and educate my privileged community to use our privilege for good
  • Exhibited leadership capabilities by encouraging teamwork amongst board members as well as inspiring others to take action on causes important to them
  • Cultivated an understanding of cultural diversity by engaging with peers who have different backgrounds and opinions than my own
  • Utilized public speaking skills to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Political Science

Northeastern University
Boston
04-2028

GED -

Lower Merion High School
Lower Merion
06.2024

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Environmental Education Award
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Building trust and relationships
  • Team Collaboration
  • Forum Coordination
  • Community Engagement
  • Outreach Initiatives
  • Community Canvassing

Accomplishments

  • "Go for the Green" Environmental Education Award in Lower Merion Township

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern

Democrats of Lower Merion and Narberth
04.2023 - 05.2024

Community Student Leader

The Oakwell Movement
09.2022 - 05.2024

Tutor

West Philadelphia Achievement Charter School
09.2022 - 05.2024

President

Lower Merion High School Environmental Club
09.2021 - 05.2024

Volunteer/Member

Build On
09.2021 - 05.2024

Youth Advisory Board Member

Cobbs Creek Foundation
04.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies And Political Science

Northeastern University

GED -

Lower Merion High School

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