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Waukee, Iowa, United States

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

• Demonstrated leadership skills through the supervision of campers and collaboration with fellow counselors to create a positive and inclusive camp environment. • Created lines of communication between third-party organizations and YMCA administration, as well as with campers and parents, to provide updates on camp activities and address any concerns or questions effectively.• Adapted plans to handle unexpected challenges and adapt to changing circumstances such as unexpected weather to ensure a positive camp environment.• Engaged in fostering a sense of community and friendship among campers, creating lasting memories and connections.•Guided assistant counselors through the summer, providing feedback and creating structured activities for assistant counselors to lead to develop their skills as leaders.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Instructed 5 sections of American Government (11th-12th grade) and 1 section of a Global Black History (9th-12th grade elective).• Developed and executed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, effectively catering to the needs of the social studies classroom.• Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment through adept classroom management techniques, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning.• Worked closely with other teachers to develop differentiated curriculum for multi-lingual learners and scaffolds for students who need assistance in accessing materials and content.• Actively engaged in ongoing professional development, staying informed on the latest teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices in secondary education.• Cultivated a positive relationship with students, creating a supportive and respectful learning environment that encouraged active participation.• Implemented strategies to challenge each student effectively, promoting optimal learning outcomes.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Worked in tandem with Resident Assistants to address the needs of the 100+ residents in the residence hall• Managed a front desk with over 21 employees and its schedule for 112 hours a week. • Advised an Executive Council through hosting programs and the process of creating hall improvement initiatives, including an art gallery that housed student art and rearranging furniture to help make common spaces more usable.• Managed 5 Resident Assistants, ensuring their mental, physical, and academic well-being. • Completed required paperwork accurately and efficiently including room changes, maintenance work orders, and occupancy reports.• Managed the successful onboarding of two new Resident Assistants.• Designed a 21 page live-action situation training document and follow-up discussions for reflection about each situation and the entire training.

• 1 of 6 students selected for a paid, peer leadership role to serve as an ambassador to the Adams Leadership Institute; a co-curricular leadership program offered to undergraduate students at Drake University.• Completed 16 hours of leadership training, focused on building inclusive teams, effective group discussion and facilitation strategies, and organizational tools to become a dependable peer leader.• Facilitated two eight-week leadership training seminars for 13 first-year students, focused on assisting students with building ten foundational habits to establish personal leadership and wellbeing.• Promoted the Adams Leadership Institute to prospective students, families, and current undergraduates through staffing information fairs and events throughout the year.

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

• Instructed 5 sections of Cultural Geography (9th grade) and 1 section of a World Issues/Current Affairs class (9th-12th grade elective).• Developed and executed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, effectively catering to the needs of the social studies classroom.• Cultivated a positive and inclusive classroom environment through adept classroom management techniques, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning.• Analyzed data to refine assessment questions and personalize instruction, addressing content misconceptions and reinforcing weaker subject topics to enhance teaching effectiveness and optimize information for students.• Actively engaged in ongoing professional development, staying informed on the latest teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices in secondary education.• Cultivated a positive relationship with students, creating a supportive and respectful learning environment that encouraged active participation.• Implemented strategies to challenge each student effectively, promoting optimal learning outcomes.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Planned multiple programs with more than fifty people in attendance, including a program with Violence Intervention Partners called “Get the Scoop on VIP” and the Hall Opening Program.• Successfully supported residents throughout the year.• Worked with 11 other Resident Assistants to coordinate large-scale tasks and time-sensitive deadlines.• Assisted in onboarding four newly hired Resident Assistants during the Spring semester break.• Acted as Resident Assistant Representative in the Residence Hall Association (RHA), voiced concerns about issues on campus from the perspective of Resident Assistants, created and joined the Hall Safety Task Force to address the rise of sexual assaults across campus and raise awareness of resources available to survivors of assault, and helped to communicate between the Resident Assistant staff and RHA.

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed multiple ongoing projects, including moving belongings, assembling furniture, and yard work. • Received a 4.9 rating out of 5.0.• Rave reviews of work include: “Ryan was super-fast, extremely thorough, communicative, and easy to work with. Best Task Rabbit experience yet!” and “Ryan was great! He did a marvelous job in half the time I thought it would take! He’s polite, efficient, and hard-working.”• Extensive independent work managing a customer’s 1.5-acre estate.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Updated information about members of Congress by reading articles and summarizing them on the database.• Utilized technological tools when analyzing different articles and accomplishing other tasks assigned.•Completed tasks and assignments faster than the company average.

Bachelor Of Science In Secondary Education- Bs:Ed, Secondary Education (All Social Sciences, American Government, Talented And Gifted (K-12))

Magna Cum Laude and Departmental Honors

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Magna Cum Laude and Departmental Honors