Head Residential Counselor
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After one year as a Residential Counselor I moved up to the bigger leadership position as a Head Resident Counselor (HRC). As a Head Residential Counselor, I played a crucial role responsible for the operational management and supervision of residential life during the Barnard College pre-college program. As an HRC I not only acted as a mentor for the middle school and high school students attending, as I did in my previous position, but as HRC I was also responsible for the resident counselors under me.
I was in charge of keeping the leadership environment positive and making sure they had the tools they needed to support our students as best as possible. In addition, I ensured the adherence to policies, coordinated with administrative staff, advocated for staff and students, and handled any campus-related needs or emergencies.
Head Residential Counselor - Summer Discovery Pre-College Program at Barnard
(2025-06 - 2025-07)
After one year as a Residential Counselor I moved up to the bigger leadership position as a Head Resident Counselor (HRC). As a Head Residential Counselor, I played a crucial role responsible for the operational management and supervision of residential life during the Barnard College pre-college program. As an HRC I not only acted as a mentor for the middle school and high school students attending, as I did in my previous position, but as HRC I was also responsible for the resident counselors under me.
I was in charge of keeping the leadership environment positive and making sure they had the tools they needed to support our students as best as possible. In addition, I ensured the adherence to policies, coordinated with administrative staff, advocated for staff and students, and handled any campus-related needs or emergencies.
Music/Play Teacher & Reception - Gymboree Play & Music DC
(2025-01 - 2025-06)
At Gymboree my position included not only leading the children (0-5yrs) in activities, but I also had the responsibility of working the front desk. My key responsibilities whilst working the front desk was to greet guests, help them with scheduling their children for classes and birthday parties, inform first time customers of how Gymboree works, take attendance, and work the retail side of Gymboree when customers wanted to purchase anything in our store. As a Play Teacher, I led themed classes with the children and their caretakers.
All classes consisted of singing for the children. The activities I led helped build key developmental skills such as problem solving, cognitive skills, motor skills, and more as they played in our indoor playground guided by my lessons. In addition, every month I would assist in rebuilding the playground in new ways to keep our play place fresh and exciting for our regular customers.
Residential Counselor - Summer Discovery Pre-College Program at Barnard
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
As a mentor and chaperone for middle and high school students in the Summer Discovery Program, I supported students in their academic and personal development while navigating college preparation. My key responsibilities included supervising students during scheduled activities, guiding them through excursions in New York City, and ensuring their safety through regular room checks. Additionally, I provided mentorship by sharing advice and insights on the college experience, fostering a supportive environment for students to explore their academic and career goals.
I was also flexible in adapting to schedule changes, ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
Performer - Disney's Encanto X CAMP DC
(2023-11 - 2025-05)
At CAMP I have the opportunity to entertain children within the Encanto themed immersive experience. My responsibility is to perform my designated songs and activities, keep track of the minute-by-minute schedule so our show doesn't run behind, and enthusiastically engage with the children and other guests of all ages.
Performer - Enchant Christmas DC
(2023-11 - 2024-01)
I performed as one of the elves in the Christmas immersive experience dealing with performance and customer service at once. My responsibility was to entertain the children and upholding the magic as well helping guests with any general questions they had about the experience.
Retail Sales Associate - UNIQLO
(2019-10 - 2019-12)
Responsible for sales activities and sales associate job duties, from greeting customers, answering questions, offering assistance, suggesting items, lending opinions and providing product information, stay current with promotional events and sales.
Usher - Baryshnikov Art Center
(2019-09 - 2022-05)
This position requires creating and maintaining a customer-friendly and welcoming environment. In Addition to greeting, providing directional and seating assistance and maintaining the safety of all guests and visitors. I also have the following responsibilities:
Birthday Parties Entertainer - Princess Parties of DC
(2019-05 - 2019-06)
This involved working with the parents to understand the birthday kid, and creating activities that are pleasing to both parents and kids. I performed as the Disney Princess, Tiana and sang her song as I played with the kids and executed the previously agreed events.
Student Tour Guide - Wagner College
(2018-09 - 2019-05)
Through the Bonner Leadership program I had the opportunity to lead tours around my college campus for prospective students. My responsibilities included hosting groups that include, but are not limited to, prospective students and their parents, visiting dignitaries, alumni, community organizations, and middle or elementary school students and informing them about Wagner College and its amenities.
After School Drama/Theater Instructor - PS 44 Thomas C. Brown School
(2018-09 - 2019-05)
The main objective of my position is to introduce elementary school students to theatre as a part of my school's Bonner Leadership program. This included independently creating interactive lesson plans for the students each day, using interactive games for teaching students, and organizing and managing the learning environment.
Social Media Specialist - Springbrook High School
(2016-05 - 2018-05)
I managed social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for Springbrook Drama Club. This involved posting drama-related events and activities which included digital advertising campaigns for school musicals and plays. Engage with followers by responding to their comments and posts. I also monitor what other similar clubs, as well as local theatres, are doing.
Teachers Assistant for Choir I and Theater I - Springbrook High School
(2017-08 - 2018-12)
I worked in conjunction with both the theater and the choir teachers. My responsibilities for both classes include helping teach students techniques and knowledge necessary for each subject. I also often lead performances as well as motivating students and encouraging students progress, and participation.
In addition, I created lesson plans, to teach students about theater and the history of drama, and assisted students in creating their own dramatic pieces, and I directed performance rehearsals.
Teachers Assistant and Backstage Assistant - ArtStream, Inc.
(2016-02 - 2018-12)
My responsibilities included mentoring adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(IDD) including autism, during ArtStream drama skills classes, Social Club meetings, or Super Social Saturday workshops. Activities included improv, acting, singing and dancing. Art Stream classes are designed to teach communication, social, and teamwork skills through the arts.
I assisted with setting up and cleaning up and served as a positive role model by participating in activities with the students, encouraging participation and providing feedback to the caregivers/parents.
Teachers Assistant - Round House Theatre Education Center (RHT)
(2017-07 - 2017-08)
I worked with RHT's innovative Teen Educator Program. RHT's Teen Educator Program allows high school students to join Teaching Artists as classroom assistants. Through this experience, I could build classroom management skills, and learn to facilitate theater arts. My responsibilities included leading activities with the students and participating in the teacher led activities to act as a role model to the students. In addition, I made sure the students stayed on task during activities.
Musical Assistant Director - Pippin - Springbrook High School
(2017-01 - 2017-03)
As the Assistant Director, the position gave me an opportunity to learn firsthand the director's process and the production process as a whole. My duties and responsibilities included facilitating the rehearsal process, taking notes, offering constructive suggestions to actors as well as to the director regarding any element of the production from design to performances and facilitating the smooth running of the entire production process, and/or other duties as assigned.
Camp Counselor - Barrie Camp
(2016-06 - 2016-08)
I was responsible for planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children in a small group (10 - 20 kids) setting. My responsibilities did include executing Barrie's curriculum as well as the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants in my group, and engage parents regarding the progress status of their children.
Volunteer - American Childhood Cancer Organization
(2015-10 - 2018-12)
The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is dedicated to improving the lives of children living with childhood cancer or its long-term impacts, and to offer critical advice, support, and assistance to families engaged in this life-altering struggle. ACCO offers essential programs and services designed to address the critical needs of families facing a cancer diagnosis. As a volunteer I participated in some of the initiatives such as Gold Ribbon Heroes where we celebrate the very special people with the courage and bravery to fight against childhood cancer each and every day.
BA - Vocal Performance - Wagner College (2018 - 2023)
Pace University (2019 - 2020)
Springbrook High School (2014 - 2018)
High School Summer Musical Theatre - American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) (2017 - 2017)
