Renee R.

Horn
114 Echo Road Wilmington, DE H (302) 898-0803 Email: Renee.Horn@Outlook.com

Professional Summary
An effective leader, skilled in enlisting the support of all team members in aligning with project and
organizational goals. Highly organized and independent; able to effectively coordinate tasks to
accomplish projects with timeliness and creativity.
Professional Development
Wilmington University Grant Writing for Results Workshop, November 2016
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid Certification, January 2016
Delaware State Education Associations Diversity Exchange Conference, 2013
The Creative Mentoring Programs Power of One: Mentor Training for Elementary, Middle, and High
School Mentors, August 2013
Education
Expected Masters of Science, 12/2016
Administration of Human Services
GPA: 4.0
Wilmington University, New Castle, DE
Bachelors of Arts, 05/2015
Integrated Studies: Education & Psychology
GPA: 3.26
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Relevant Course Work
Communications in Human Services
This course addressed critical thinking for problem solving and decision-making. Written communication
vehicles like performance appraisals and related employee documentation were discussed too.
Managing Children and Family Services
This course addressed the social policy and legal contexts for providing services to children and their
families. Also, skills to evaluate intervention outcomes were discussed.
Financial Management in Human Services
This course addressed the importance of financial management, the basics of accounting and financial
statements, the use of finances as performance measures, budgeting systems and models, and
auditing/evaluation process.
Fund development & Fundraising in the Human Service Environment
This course addressed the skills necessary for an effective fund development plan in traditional and
online markets for direct mail/online, special events, leadership gifts, federated appeals and planned
giving, with a focus on collaborations and partnership opportunities with private and public
organizations.
Professional Experience
Intern, 08/2016 Present
Jefferson Awards Foundation, Wilmington, DE
Successfully run the LEAD360 Program
Communicate with past and future participants
Advertise & market
Recruit potential participants
Build relationships
Present program information to different organizations & schools
Founder & President, 09/2015 Present
Brighter Path Incorporated, New Castle County, DE

Registered the organization in the state of Delaware

Applied for tax-exempt status
Developed an effective board of directors
Fundraising
Create partnerships
Substitute teacher, 2014 Present
Kelly Educational Staffing, New Castle, DE
Keep normal classroom routines in the absence of the regular teacher
Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
Teach students the lesson plans given in the beginning of the day
Use classroom management skills
Tutor, 2014 2015
Springer Middle School, Wilmington, DE
Provided students with academic support
Developed lessons relevant to students homework
Residential assistant, 2013 2014
Delaware State University, Dover, DE
Built positive relationships with residents
Held mediations for troubled roommates
Solved issues throughout the residence hall
Developed and held programs for residents to gather as a community
Maintained a safe environment in the residence hall
Completed all necessary paperwork
Volunteer & Leadership Experience
Creative Mentor, 2013 2015
Met with assigned mentee once a week
Guided assigned mentee through the transition of middle school and high school
Served as a positive role model
Planned and participated in activities with mentee
Helped mentee set goals and work toward accomplishing them
1 Entity Modeling Troupe Corresponding Secretary, 2013 2015
Served as a communication liaison between the board members and members
E-mailed due notices to members every semester
Served as a judge for cast & calls
Worked with board members to develop the budget for each semester
National Education Associations Read across America Volunteer, 2012 2014
Read Dr. Seuss books to elementary kids
Engaged students by dressing up in a Dr. Seuss Costume
Founder & President, DSU Student Chapter of Delaware State Education Association, 2011-2014
Held informational & beneficial meetings once a month for education majors
Created bylaws with board members
Established a budget for each semester
Developed and held fundraising events
Vice President, Association of Middle Level Education, 2012-2014
Initiated a partnership with other education clubs
Held informational & beneficial meetings once a month for middle level education majors

Supported the president with tasks, when necessary