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Current Address: 1820 Candlewood Court, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (540)-422-3908
Permanent Address: 7259 Gray Court, Warrenton, VA 20187
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA August 2018-present
Post-Graduate Masters in Education- endorsement in Elementary Education
Elon University, Elon, NC August 2014-May 2018
Major: Psychology - Minors: Early Childhood Education, Art
Elon College Fellow (GPA: 3.926) - Summa Cum Laude

RESEARCH
University of Virginia Curry School, Charlottesville, VA September 2018- present
Graduate Student Researcher
● Collaborating with other student researchers and faculty mentor to conduct research focusing on
science education in elementary, middle, and high school curriculums
Elon University Psychology Dept., Elon, NC Spring 2016-May 2018
Student Researcher
● Worked with faculty mentor to write paper, design, and implement Fellows project research study
● Exploring the effects of preschooler perspective taking, audience, and context on art and storytelling

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kiddie Academy, Gainesville, VA May 2016-August 2018
Head Teacher
● Led classroom throughout summer and planned and facilitated engaging and educational activities
for 30 students each day
● Supported the development of children from 4-11 years old, reporting any concerns or child progress
to school directors and building relationships with families and school personnel
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certified
Elon University Residence Life, Elon, NC August 2017-May 2018
Resident Assistant
● Ensured safety and well-being of dorm of 36 co-ed freshmen and fostered a community where living
and learning were seamless, facilitating events to get students involved
● Performed room checks, neighborhood walks, hall meetings, check in and check out procedures
●Acted as a resource for all residents to come to with any needs and served as role model on campus
QPR and Diversity Training certified

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Elon University, Elon, NC November 2016-December 2017
Women’s Club Soccer President
● Planned and guided team practices, warm ups, and cool downs for 45 girls
● Acted as a role model for other players on field and off, offered advice during practice and games
● Created game schedule with other schools and planned tournaments and philanthropy events
AETL and AED certified

ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
● Phi Beta Kappa ● Phi Kappa Phi ● Psi Chi President ● Omicron Delta Kappa ● Phi Eta
Sigma ●2017 Rawls Scholar ● 8 semesters on President’s List ● 2016 Elon Heidi Frontani
Memorial Essay Contest Winner

VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Elon Buddies with Alamance Community College Lunch Buddies at Gibsonville Elementary
Strong Beginnings for Babies Childcare Burlington Positive Attitude Youth Center Volunteer