Zachary Scott
New Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Nonprofit professional focused on youth development, education access, and community impact. Experienced in mentoring students, coordinating programs, and advancing initiatives that support college readiness, academic enrichment, and food security.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Scholarship Tutor – Academic Support
Oxford Tutors/ Thought Club
- Provided guidance and structured academic support to middle and high school students during online work sessions
- Helped students organize assignments, initiate tasks, and manage long-term projects effectively
- Reinforced time-management, study skills, and independent learning habits
Lead Member Service Attendant
Yale University Payne Whitney Gymnasium
New Haven, CT
09.2025
- Served as the primary front-line representative, stepping into a leadership role when professional staff were unavailable
- Opened and closed the facility, ensuring a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for members and guests
- Provided attentive customer service while supporting daily operations and maintaining facility equipment
Intern Development Coordinator
Solar Youth, Inc
New Haven, CT
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided guidance and mentorship to high school-aged interns from the city of New Haven
- Provided regular feedback to support growth and improve effectiveness
- Facilitated interns’ professional development, leadership skills, and college preparation
College Access Outreach Counselor
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Charleston, WV
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Offered outreach services to improve access for Appalachian students and families preparing for postsecondary education
- Organized 50 + outreach workshops, including state financial aid sessions, FAFSA completion workshops, college application assistance, and exploration activities
- Built partnerships with local, state, and regional organizations and agencies to support outreach goals
After School Enrichment Leader
The Bob Burdette Center After School Program
Charleston, WV
05.2019 - 03.2023
- Mentored youth on Charleston’s West Side through academic and personal development support
- Facilitated hands-on, experiential learning opportunities to boost engagement
- Developed and maintained a detailed program implementation timeline
- Create program implementation timeline to improve student performance in math and reading
Student Leader Intern
Children’s Defense Fund
Charleston, WV
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Program manager at the CDF’s Freedom School in Charleston WV
- Implemented the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) for literacy improvement and critical thinking
- Participated in Family Engagement events
- Created a strong, supportive, and structured environment for the students
Site Coordinator
Step By Step, Inc
Charleston, WV
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed daily operations of the afterschool program, including student enrollment, staff supervision, and activity implementation
- Oversaw data management and reporting, including attendance, food distribution, and program evaluations for grant compliance
- Built and maintained strong relationships with school personnel, families, and community partners to support student success
Education
Master of Arts - Religion
Yale University
New Haven, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Public Policy
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05-2020
Affiliations
- Pi Gamma Mu International Social Science Honor Society
- National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Yale Student Mental Health Association (YSMHA)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- West Virginia GEAR UP, GEAR UP U Camp Staff, West Virginia, 2023-06, 2024-08, Collaborated with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to coordinate participation across eleven counties for the statewide GEAR UP U initiative, Supported implementation of GEAR UP U programming focused on academic enrichment, college and career readiness, and leadership development, Assisted in facilitating workshops and activities designed to strengthen students’ postsecondary preparation and long-term educational goals
- United Methodist Conference & the Benedum Foundation, Food Insecurity Researcher/ Surveyor, Charleston, WV, 2020-08, 2020-12, Analyze senior food insecurities during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a more useful database for existing food pantries and emergency meal providers, Conducted interviews with food pantries to understand the scope and capacity of their work to address food insecurities
- Step By Step, Inc, Food Distributor, Charleston, WV, 2020-10, 2020-12, Assisted with the distribution of food to families, Encouraged after-school enrollment on the westside of Charleston
Timeline
Lead Member Service Attendant
Yale University Payne Whitney Gymnasium
09.2025
Intern Development Coordinator
Solar Youth, Inc
05.2025 - 08.2025
College Access Outreach Counselor
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
03.2023 - 07.2024
Student Leader Intern
Children’s Defense Fund
06.2021 - 08.2022
Site Coordinator
Step By Step, Inc
12.2020 - 05.2021
After School Enrichment Leader
The Bob Burdette Center After School Program
05.2019 - 03.2023
Scholarship Tutor – Academic Support
Oxford Tutors/ Thought Club
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Public Policy
University of Charleston
Master of Arts - Religion
Yale University