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University of Virginia

August 2011-May 2015

Charlottesville, Virginia
Studio Arts and Applied Design Practices (B.A), College of Arts and Sciences
Elementary Education (M.T.), Curry School of Education
Echols Scholar, Quest Scholar, Deans List (Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013)
Ligon Lamsam Award Grantee (Summer 2013, independent art project), University Arts Award Grantee (Summer 2014,
independent art project), Hobby Fellowship Award (Summer 2014, independent art project), Caitlin Folan Fellowship (Spring
2014), Robert M. Burgess Scholarship (Spring 2014), College Council Semester Research Grant Recipient (Fall 2014)
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Teaching Assistant, Saturday Enrichment Program at the Univ . of Virginia

November 2014 February 2015

Charlottesville, VA
- Teaching assistant for a 5-week Saturday enrichment program, in two collaborating courses: Science and
Superheroes for K-1 students and Comic Book Writing for 4-5th grade students.
Student Teacher, Stony Point Elementary School

August 2014 December 2014

Charlottesville, VA
- Placement in a 4th grade classroom, progressively taking over the planning, instruction, and assessment throughout the
fall semester. Daily instruction across all general subject areas, in addition to leading a grade-wide fine arts project.
- Worked with principal and gifted resources instructor to lead a workshop for county-wide teacher development in
November 2014.
Student and Alumni Relations Intern, Center for Christian Study

August 2014 Present

Charlottesville, VA
- Working to further the vision of the Center through strategic planning of outreach, communications, and fundraising
efforts directed toward current UVA students and alumni that have a connection to the organization.
- Additionally, served with the communications staff as a photographer, designer, and videographer for various projects
and events at the Center (since Fall 2013).
Education and Curatorial Intern, Fralin Museum of Art

June 2014 August 2014

Charlottesville, VA
- Assisting the Educational Department with educational programming, material preparation for museum docents,
research for childrens programming, and tours for visitors to the museum.
- Assisting the curatorial department with research for upcoming exhibitions, editing for art historical publications, and
archival of prior research for future scholarly reference.
Instructor and Residential Advisor, Explo at Wellesley University

December 2012 August 2013

Wellesley, MA
- Designed, planned and taught intensive art/design courses to middle schools students at a residential summer program.
Instructor for CPR/First Aid and Child Care workshop.
- Served as a residential advisor for 22 girls per session.
- Created and implemented various programming for activity periods, weekend trips, and evening events.

Teaching Assistant, Saturday Enrichment Program at the Univ . of Virginia

November 2012 February 2013

Charlottesville, VA
- Teaching assistant for a 5-week Saturday enrichment program K-1 course on Art in Action.
Teaching Assistant, Westminster Child Care Center

August 2012 May 2013

Charlottesville, VA
- Assisted classroom teachers in various Pre-K classrooms with classroom management and instruction.
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InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Virginia

Spring 2012 Present

Creative Director, Large Group Planning Team, Discipler

Focus on creative design and incorporation of the arts into chapter programming. Tasks include photography, web & print
design, social media, branding, interactive community engagement, and meeting with various leadership committees to
discuss creative vision and publicity strategies. Mentor for underclassmen women in the chapter. Member since September
2011.
Soddo Christian Hospital in Soddo, Ethiopia

Fall 2013 Present

Visual Designer
Provide pro-bono design services to a hospital in southern Ethiopia, to assist with communication between hospital and
supporters.
Madison House at the University of Virginia

Fall 2011 Spring 2014

Program Director, Volunteer

Manage approximately 70 student volunteers a year for a Westminster Child Care Center in Charlottesville, VA. Former
volunteer for daycare program and Cavaliers in the Classroom at Agnor Hurt Elementary.
College Council at the University of Virginia

Fall 2012 Spring 2014

Events Chair, former Underclassmen Representative

Plan and execute various events and programs for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the goal
of facilitating academic growth and faculty/student interaction.
Alternative Spring Break at the University of Virginia

January 2013, March 2013, March 2014

Volunteer/Member
Service trips to tutor and volunteer at a soup kitchen in the Bronx, build houses in Peruvian village, and work with house
construction and childrens services in San Juan, TX.
Abundant Life Ministries

Spring 2012

After School Tutor

Tutor elementary school students on a one-on-one basis at Walker Upper Elementary.
Virginia Ambassadors and Monroe Society at the University of Virginia

Fall 2011 Spring 2012

Student Volunteer
Volunteer with admissions office programming, hosting/speaking to prospective students and families.