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Education APRIL 2021

Bachelor of Science in Child Development - Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho

 GPA of 3.89, general emphasis in child development and elective study in family relationships
 Thomas E. Ricks grant, BYU-I Academic Scholarship received 2017-2021
 Member of Child and Family Advocacy Society 2019-2021
 Support teacher in NAEYC accredited preschool program with fourteen children
Relevant Coursework
 Developmental Theory  Administrative Issues
 Language, Literacy, and Learning  Curriculum for Young Children
 Observation and Assessment  Family and Community Relationships

Experience
Forest Preschool Intern - Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho SEPTEMBER 2019 - DECEMEBER 2019

 Gathered and organized materials daily to prepare for optimum child-directed learning experiences and outdoor
exploration to support the development of ten children attending the program
 Created “nature trail” with facts about local wildlife for children to study, thus allowing for cognitive exertion,
social interaction, and appreciation for environment
 Encouraged children to lead excursions in nature and overcome fears by doing things like getting dirty, climbing on
trees, scaling short drop-offs, and playing in streams
 Promoted deep thinking skills by guiding children to draw original hypotheses and discover answers to questions

Grocery Checker - Broulims Fresh Foods, Driggs, Idaho MARCH 2018 - DECEMBER 2019
 Cultivated positive interactions with customers by remembering names and guessing children’s ages, thus
establishing rapport and maintaining friendly relations
 Successfully mastered use of cash register, ensuring quick and pleasant customer service
 Supervised 2-6 cashiers and encouraged proper checkout procedures in order to promote efficiency in front end
 Managed large amounts of money responsibly and honestly, counting it effortfully at the end of each shift to
reduce loss of store profit and maintain accuracy of records
Volunteer Experience DECEMBER 2015 -
JUNE 2017
Full-time Volunteer Representative - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Oregon Salem Mission
 Appointed trainer to new volunteer immediately after completing training, allowing for growth and showing skill
 Implemented study schedules and daily service efforts, reflecting time management and overall dedication
 Trained additional volunteer, instructing on how to successfully fulfill responsibilities and care for needs of others

Awards and Recognition

 Most Organized Teacher and Most Supportive Teacher in Forest Preschool, Fall 2019