Katelyn Cornelius

820 W Panhellenic Drive, Gainesville, Florida 32601 407-212-8727 kcornelus@ufl.edu

Education
Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
University of Florida, GPA: 3.6/4.0

May 2018

Involvement
Alpha Chi Omega, Gainesville, Fla.
August 2014-Present
Vice President of New Member Education
November 2015-Present
Oversee the introduction of new members to the Alpha Chi Omega chapter by leading meetings
throughout the week and upholding the chapters standards
Promote positive attitudes and behaviors amongst new member classes of Alpha Chi Omega
Help to manage a budget of over $1,000,000
Dance Marathon, Gainesville, Fla.
August 2014-Present
Family Relations Captain
August 2016-Present
Work as a liaison between Miracle Children, their families, Dance Marathon and organizations on
campus
Care for the family in any way needed ranging from hospital visits to daily errands
Fundraise thousands of dollars throughout the year for Childrens Miracle Network
Morale Staff
December 2014-March 2016
Fundraise throughout the year to raise money for Childrens Miracle Network and UF Health Shands
Childrens Hospital
Prepare decorations and activities before the event and participate during with dancer morale and
theme hours
Floridance, Gainesville, Fla.
August 2014-Present
Student run dance company with classes throughout each week and performances each semester
Participating in service projects with the Salvation Army by teaching dance lessons to the children
Choreographer
August 2015-December 2015
Choreographed a piece for the company to perform at the showcase
Required planning, creativity, and leadership skills to portray the idea and teach the dancers

Community Service
Shands Childrens Hospital, volunteer, Gainesville, Fla.
August 2014-Present
Weekly visit the hospital to assist the Child Life team on the pediatrics floor
Interact with and entertain patients ranging from newborn infants to young adults in the playroom and
individually in the patient rooms
BASE Camp, volunteer/project founder, Orlando/Gainesville, Fla.
August 2015-Present
Provides a variety of programs for children with cancer or hematology disorders and their families
Spend time at different holiday parties with the children and chaperone overnight sleepovers
Working with the Orlando team to bring a variety of programs to Shands Childrens Hospital
Eatonville Swim Lessons, volunteer, Eatonville, Fla.
June 2009-Present
Coordinator
August 2011-August 2014
Responsible for recruiting, scheduling, and teaching all volunteers participating in the program
Swim Instructor
June 2010-Present
Provide and lead free swim lessons for underprivileged children in Eatonville
Required teaching skills in swimming and pool safety with an emphasis on manners and appropriate
behavior

Professional Experience
YMCA, Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, Eatonville, Fla.
May 2014-August 2015
Taught swimming skills and water safety to underprivileged children near Orlando

Gained skills in leadership, teaching and child development while working in an environment which was
culturally different from my own
First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, nursery worker, Winter Park, Fla.
October 2012-August 2014
Educated and created nurturing environments for children ranging from infants to 6 years old
Provided childcare on Sundays during church services as well as during evening and weekend classes
and activities.

Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Gainesville, Fla

August 2016-Present

Worked on four projects involving neonatal care and development

Developed and critiqued abstracts and posters to present at conferences

Honors and Awards

Bright Futures Gold Medallion Scholar

International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

May 2014- Present

July 2014