Faith Drescher

dreschef@bc.edu

EDUCATION
Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | August 2021 – May 2025 | GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and Human Development,
Concentration in Science of Learning; Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies

AWARDS
Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program, Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA Aug 2021 – Present

● Selected as one of 23 students from the BC Class of 2025 on the basis of outstanding academic achievement,
commitment to service, and demonstrated leadership capabilities to receive full academic scholarship
Omar A. Aggad Travel and Research Fellowship | Amman, Jordan April 2022 – Present
● Selected as one of two independent researchers from the BC undergraduate and graduate student body on the basis of
research proposal to understandings of the relationships between Arab societies and the West ● Investigated intersection
between mental health stigma and culturally appropriate treatment methods within a collectivistic society
Advanced Study Grant | Amman, Jordan April 2022 – Present
● Chosen out of a highly competitive applicant pool to acquire skills for sophisticated research abroad ● Conducted
interviews with an interdisciplinary mixture of professionals and visited mental health clinics ● Worked closely with
Jesuit Refugee Services and taught English classes for refugees
Eagles Sustainability Case Competition | Chestnut Hill, MA | First Place Recipient Feb 2023 – Present
● Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop creative solutions improving athletic events’ sustainability while
addressing stakeholder, financial, and ethical considerations ● Working with administration to implement initiatives

EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Undergraduate Research Assistant | Lynch School of Education | Chestnut Hill, MA May 2023 – Present

● Assist Dr. Marina Vasilyeva and Dr. Elida Laski to study a new approach for improving mathematical achievement
among low-income students ● Conduct weekly interventions with children in public and private schools
Buddy Committee Leader, Classroom Buddy | The Campus School | Chestnut Hill, MA Aug 2021 – Present
● Work with students ages three to 21 who face complex healthcare challenges and have unique learning needs ● Build
relationships with students and their families, organize fundraising events, and interview and select Buddies
Leadership Team Member, Big Sister Mentor | Thomas A. Edison K-8 School | Brighton, MA Sept 2022 – Present
● Visit little sister weekly for lunch and recess to serve as strong role model ● Lead small group of mentors in bi-weekly
reflections to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity in BC BIGS community
Assistant Teacher | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi | Sydney, Australia June 2023 – August 2023
● Assisted and lead lessons in grades K-6 for 35 hours per week across eleven weeks
Student Teacher | Angier Elementary | Waban, MA Sept 2022 – Dec
2022
● Managed and taught a classroom of 17 third graders alongside supervising teacher ● Taught three lessons
independently using social justice frameworks ● Worked one:one with emerging English language learners
Teaching Assistant | Brighton High School | Brighton, MA May 2022 – July
2022
● Assisted students in precalculus and calculus classes at a severely under-resourced public high school ● Created
differentiated opportunities for all learners, including English language learners and students with complex needs