AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate

Posted on: 2007-07-13

K?ren A. Reim 408 W. DOTY ST. MADISON, WI 53703 920.251.1477 [email protected] EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, May 2007 University of Wisconsin-Madison Relevant Courses: • Citizenship, Democracy & Change • History of American Education • Child Welfare • Racial & Ethnic Families in the U.S. • Race, Class & Gender in the Criminal Justice System EXPERIENCE: AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate June 2007 to August 2007 RSVP Dane County, Madison, Wisconsin • Provides educational leadership to 4 and 5 year olds in a school setting. • Collaborates with classroom teacher in the planning of daily lessons and activities. • Participates in a “Reading Buddies” program at two local community centers. • Organizes a citywide book drive to obtain materials to distribute throughout the community as part of the program’s literacy project. F.U.N. Volunteer, November 2005 to May 2007 Parental Stress Center, Madison, Wisconsin • Facilitated group activities for group of 6 to 11 year olds each week. • Engaged group of 6 to 11 year olds in art projects, educational activities, and structured play. • Fostered positive and supportive relationships with both children and their families. After School Program Volunteer, February 2007 to May 2007 Jefferson Middle School and Wexford Ridge Neighborhood Center, Madison, Wisconsin • Engaged 20 to 40 middle school youth in educational and relationship-building activities. Provided opportunities to participate and encouraged students to volunteer throughout the community. • Assisted in tutoring and homework help in the subjects of math and reading. • Developed trusting and secure relationships with students, faculty and staff at the school, the community center and within the community. Camp Counselor, August 2006 Camp Sunshine, Casco, Maine • Lead thirty 9 to 11 year olds in educational and recreational activities. • Integrated the participation of both the children and their families in art projects, performances and athletic events.