AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Resume
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, May
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 to August
RSVP Dane County, Madison, Wisconsin
• Provides educational leadership to and 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 to May
Parental Stress Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• Facilitated group activities for group of to year olds each week.
• Engaged group of to 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 to May
Jefferson Middle School and Wexford Ridge Neighborhood Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• Engaged to 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
Camp Sunshine, Casco, Maine
• Lead thirty to year olds in educational and recreational activities.
• Integrated the participation of both the children and their families in art projects, performances and athletic events.
