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484-919-8411 RStern94@gmail.com 2303 Cranberry Court, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education Major: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education Minor: Special Education University Park, PA Class of 2016 GPA: 3.81

HONORS AND AWARDS First Place Recipient of the Samuel A. Green/Firstrust Bank Scholarship Awarded to student in the Philadelphia area who best exemplifies in essay format how their college education will help them cultivate prosperity in their community Recipient of the Paul Hagan Scholarship Awarded to a qualified undergraduate student enrolled in The Penn State College of Education

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Infant and Child Development Teaching Assistant University Park, PA The Pennsylvania State University 08/13 12/13 ! Graded exams, essays, and homework for accuracy and completion for college undergraduate students ! Attended weekly meetings to collaboratively discuss student activities and evaluate student progress with a professor and a team of teaching assistants Early Field Experience Pre-K through 4 University Park, PA The Bennett Family Center 02/13 05/13 ! Led small groups of students ages three and four in activities such as painting, playing outside, and eating meals ! Gained understanding of the importance of play and self-expression Overnight Camp Counselor Oxford, PA Camp Saginaw 06/12 08/12 ! Created daily team-building activities and competitive events for campers ages 6 through 16 for eight weeks to help them develop interpersonal skills ! Primary caregiver for campers ages six and seven Assistant Teacher Lafayette Hill, PA Whitemarsh Elementary School 01/12 05/12 ! Prepared language arts lessons for 24 third grade students ! Tested students individually for accuracy and comprehension in reading passages Religious School Teachers Aide Lafayette Hill, PA Congregation Or Ami Religious School 09/10 04/12 ! Assisted teacher in controlling a classroom of 20 third grade students ! Planned engaging lessons on religious holidays and reading Hebrew LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE President Alpha Omicron Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter ! Chief Executive of a 140-member organization ! Represent Epsilon Alpha Chapter to the Penn State Greek Community

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and National headquarters ! Create, manage, and oversee all chapter activities such as philanthropic events, chapter development efforts, and recruitment of new members ! Collaborate and make decisions to improve our chapter with a leaders council Risk Management Committee Representative University Park, PA Alpha Omicron Pi Epsilon Alpha Chapter 12/12-12/13 ! Met with advisers to determine appropriate solutions to issues ! Identified ways to reduce risks and help members learn from their mistakes Primary Organization Chairperson University Park, PA Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) 01/13 04/14 ! Organized fundraisers and executed a year long fundraising effort for pediatric cancer support and research ! Responsible for processing, counting, and organizing $267,000 worth of monetary donations that were collected on behalf of THON Organization Representative University Park, PA Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Institute 01/14 04/14 ! Engaged with other student leaders to build leadership skills and address problems that arise in a Greek organization Conference Participant Brentwood, TN Alpha Omicron Pi Leadership Academy 02/14 ! Became familiar with methods to engage alumni and retain members ! Congregated with other Alpha Omicron Pi chapter leaders Acting Chapter President Chicago, IL Alpha Omicron Pi National Convention 06/13 ! Attended seminars about womens empowerment and leadership ! Learned new strategies for managing members in a large organization Executive Committee Webmaster State College, PA Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 05/13 05/14 ! Developed a website that provides members with information about Phi Eta Sigma ! Updated member database and maintained the electronic mailing list OTHER EXPERIENCE Student Notetaker State College, PA Nittany Notes 01/13 Present ! Take comprehensive, concise notes every week for undergraduate students ! Prepare practice questions and study guides prior to exams Student Ambassador Montpellier, France Georges Pompidou High School 01/12 ! Served as an exchange student and hosted an exchange student for one month ! Attended French school, was immersed in a very different culture, and acted as an American ambassador Food Server Conshohocken, PA Blackfish BYOB 10/10 08/13 ! Implemented a training program for 10 other employees to reflect the particular characteristics and work ethic of the management and staff ! Served customers in a restaurant named Best Restaurant by Philadelphia Magazine Busser Fort Washington, PA Alison Two Restaurant 09/08 03/10 ! Developed and implemented a detail oriented work atmosphere for myself ! Worked in a high-paced environment to meet the desires and demands of customers at a fine-dining establishment