Dagmara Starzec

I am a junior at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, I am a first generation student and I am a fluent polish speaker.

Tutor at America Reads America Counts – University of Illinois (2024-12 – Present)

• Tutored 20 elementary school kids daily
• Helped make connections with the community that surrounded the school
• Aided in handling the children and made sure everything ran smoothly

Lifeguard at Hanover Park Park District Aquatics (2025-05 – 2025-05)

• Collaborated with coworkers to ensure a safe environment for guests
• Developed skills that are essential in life-threatening situations
• Delegated tasks among the team to guarantee efficiency

Swim Instructor at Hanover Park Park District Aquatics (2024-05 – 2025-05)

• Trained five new instructors in the process of teaching
• Implemented enjoyable learning environments for all clients
• Utilized custom lesson plans to adjust to the needs of everyone

Crew member at Hanover Park Park District (2024-05 – 2024-05)

• Assisted with counting 400+ dollars daily and writing in the books
• Established high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
• Handled $1000 Daily and accurately assessed each transaction

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Consumer Economics, Financial Planning – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2028-05)