Maura C.

Shea
2220 Dayton Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 (608)216-6480
shea0460@stthomas.edu

Overview
A Secondary Education major with an emphasis in Communication Arts and
Lit. Currently completing Clinical Practice at Mounds View High School.
Captain of the Womens Swim and Dive team, expected to graduate with
honors. Varied work experience with children from diverse backgrounds,
works as a swim coach, and possesses strong communication skills.

Education
University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN
September 2013 - Present
UG Class of 2017
Intended degrees: English, Middle/Secondary Education, and
Communication Arts & Literature.
Student athlete, Womens Swim & Dive captain 2016-2017
James Madison Memorial High School Madison, WI
August 2008-June 2012
Graduated with Honors, National Honors Society, and Amnesty
International co-founder.
Swim team 2008-2012, Varsity Captain 2012, Academic All American.

Educational Field Experience

Mounds View High School Arden Hills, MN 55112
Spring Semester 2017
Washington Technology Magnet School St. Paul, MN 55117
Fall Semester 2016
FAIR School Downtown Minneapolis, MN 55403
Spring Semester 2015
Academia Cesar Chavez St. Paul, MN 55119
Fall Semester 2014
Student teaching experience in elementary, middle, and high school
English classrooms.

Work Experience
Swim Coach Ridgewood Pool, Madison, WI
May 2014-Present
Create and lead practices, run swim meets, and supervise swimmers.
Lifeguard AARC University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
January 2014-Present
Supervise swimmers and administer first aid when needed.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Ridgewood Pool, Madison, WI
May 2011- Present
 Supervise patrons in the pool and on deck, provide first aid care, and
maintain a safe and clean environment.
Teach children, ages 3-15, a variety of swim strokes at different levels,
manage the front desk, answer phones and respond to patrons needs.
Neighborhood Student Advisor University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
September 2014-May 2016
Planned and implemented programs for students living off campus.
Managed the office by providing in-person service, answering phone
calls, and responding to emails

Volunteer Opportunities
Casa Hogar la Aurora Lima, Peru November 2012
January 2013
Assisted in the day to day running of a local orphanage. Jobs included
childcare, food preparation, cleaning duties, and homework
assistance.
Spartan Youth Service Madison, WI
September 2009- June 2012
Participated in organized volunteer activities throughout the Madison,
WI area.