Teresa Knestout

Silver Spring, MD | knestout@bc.edu | (301) 518-8364

EDUCATION
Boston College - Lynch School of Education & Human Development
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Applied Psychology & Human Development
GPA: 3.95/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List First Honors (Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Boston College Office of Undergraduate Admission Summer 2021 & Summer 2022
Summer Student Admissions Program Ambassador
 Led small group campus tours to connect with prospective students to help them learn about
and generate interest in Boston College
 Presented to groups of over 150 individuals to provide insight into the college experience
 Refined communication materials given to admitted students aiming to improve the enrollment
rate
 Curated social media content for both the Boston College Admission Office and Boston
College as well as ran the Admission Instagram account
Church of the Redeemer September 2021-Present
Nursery Worker
 Care for children ages 6 months to 4 years from the Church of the Redeemer community during
Church services and events
Virtual Theatre Camp Summer 2020
Founder and Teacher
 Created and implemented a unique, Zoom-based theatre camp for children in grades 3-5
 Designed engaging lesson plans and activities to introduce campers to acting, singing, and
dancing as well as to strengthen their public speaking skills
Imagination Stage; Bethesda, MD Summer 2019
Inclusion Facilitator
 Worked as an aide in early education summer camps to ensure that children with various
disabilities were welcomed and included throughout the day
St. John the Evangelist Parish Vacation Bible School; Silver Spring, MD Summer 2019
1st Grade Teacher
 Led hands-on lessons and group activities to educate campers about various Catholic saints

SKILLS AND EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Language: Professional Working Spanish Proficiency
Technology: Canva, Zoom, Microsoft Suite, Google Apps
The University Chorale of Boston College Fall 2020-
Present
APPA Volunteer Program Fall 2021-Present
 Participated in a Habitat for Humanity based service trip to Gloucester County, NJ and will
lead a similar trip for underclassmen during Spring Break 2023
Campus School Volunteer Fall 2020-Present