Sydney Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Elon, North Carolina, United States

• Orchestrated monthly meetings with teachers and liaisons to facilitate program updates, address challenges, and share best practices for enhanced learning experiences.
• Spearheaded the development of program resources, including the website, social media accounts, and educational materials, fostering improved communication and engagement with participating families.
• Initiated community outreach efforts, including recruiting tutors, establishing partnerships, and organizing information sessions to broaden program participation among underrepresented students in Title 1 schools.

Burlington, NC

• Worked alongside staff to run the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn play group each week
• Assisted with literacy programs and helping catalog and organize new books
• Helped with special events run by APC and assisted APC staff with various tasks as needed

Elon, North Carolina, United States

• Provided student-centered tutoring services by appointment in order to foster student success through working through problem-solving within various academic disciplines.
• Employed an enthusiastic and caring approach to reach and motivate students.

Elon, North Carolina, United States

• Conducted eight weeks of full-time work with Dr. Cynthia Fair on my honors thesis entitled, "The Inclusivity of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students in North Carolina Universities' Sexual Assault Resources"
• Presented my findings at the SURE 2023 Final Poster Presentation Session to fellow student researchers, faculty mentors, and community members

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

• Organized and executed structured activities and games for children aged 5-14, ensuring their safety and enjoyment through consistent positive leadership and guidance.
• Maintained positive rapport among children, parents, and staff to handle behavioral conflicts and ensure the smooth operation of the program.

Burlington, North Carolina, United States

• Provided outdoor recreation to areas with barriers, including cost, transportation, location, or time, to reach communities that would otherwise not have access to outdoor recreation.
• Employed a child-centered, compassionate approach in leading various neighborhoods in structured free play, group games, arts and crafts, and snack times, improving the mental, physical, and social health of.

Elon, North Carolina, United States

• Acted as a Teaching and Learning Assistant (TLA) for Dr. Cynthia Fair's Honors Pregnancy and Childbirth class (HNR2340) Fall 2023
• Assisted Dr. Fair in presenting public health concepts to high-achieving students of diverse majors and backgrounds and acted as a supportive liaison between Dr. Fair and students
• Developed and delivered engaging childbirth-related lessons on Perinatal Mental Health and Adoption using lectures and non-traditional teaching methods including class discussions and creative activities to enhance.
• Engaged in weekly meetings with Dr. Fair, held office hours, and provided additional support to students
• Collaborated on teaching goals, lesson plans, and reflective assessments with Dr. Fair to enhance my own understanding of teaching methods for undergraduate-level public health courses

Elon, North Carolina, United States

• Planned and led pop-up events to promote health and wellness behaviors to Elon students.
• Designed and inputted the Elon Dining menus onto computer software daily to allow students access to the nutritional and allergen content.