Jennifer

Heckman
501 Sproul Hall w University Park, PA 16802
484.798.5536 w jah6184@psu.edu

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

B.A. in International Politics: National Security and French Language and Culture, expected June 2018

Deans List, Fall Semester 2014

GPA: 3.8

The Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont, PA

Graduated High Honors, June 2014
Study Abroad:
2-week cultural immersion of France with home stay
2-week guided study in Italy with focus on Classics studies
AP Scholar, National Latin Exam: Gold Summa Cum Laude award recipient

PRESENT EXPERIENCE:
University Park Undergraduate Association, University Park, PA
Fall 2014 -Present
Freshman Council Member, Press Secretary for Dept. of Communications
Participate in various meetings each week with the Freshman Council, the Dept. of
Communications and the Student Life Committee
Manage UPUA social media accounts and photograph Assembly meetings

French Club, University Park, PA

Fall 2014 - Present
Engross in conversational French with other students sharing a passion for the language

Navigators Club, University Park, PA

Fall 2014 - Present
Engage in Christian fellowship through a variety of community events and service opportunities
In training to become a discipleship program mentor for Fall 2015

PAST EXPERIENCE:
Center for the Advancement of Girls, Rosemont, PA


Fall 2012 - Spring 2014
Internal Project Manager
Planned and facilitated weekly meetings for club members
Organized a leadership conference (September, 2013) for disadvantaged girls in the local
community with 100+ attendees
Promoted the establishment of CAG in other high schools and universities in the area

Debate Club







Co-head
Organized and led debates on a variety of controversial topics

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

Arts Board







Fall 2012 - Spring 2014
Class Representative
Elected to serve as the liaison between the students and the Art Dept. staff
Planned and publicized art related events such as Open Mic Nights, Arts Week and performances

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Arrowhead Day Camp, West Chester, PA





Junior Counselor
Supervised of a group of about 10 boys aged 3-5 daily for 8 weeks

Summer 2011-2014

Turning Pointe Dance Centre, Malvern, PA

Assistant Dance Teacher
Taught students aged 3-7 in ballet, tap, and hip hop

2008-Present

Outback Steakhouse, Frazer, PA

Hostess, Take-away Employee

2013-Present