Amanda Tess Whitney
**** ******* **, ******* **. 30033
***********@*****.***
Education:
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bachelor of Arts, in Literature, Concentration in Latin American & Iberian Studies, graduated
May 2014, GPA 3.51
Honors, Recognition, Awards:
Recipient of Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Leadership Scholarship, 2010-2014
Featured in article with four other Posse Scholars, Alumni Magazine, Spring 2013 Edition
Recipient of Coach’s Award, Bard Women’s Rugby, Fall 2013
Experience:
Bard College, Peer Counselor / Resident Advisor August 2011-May 2014
• Educated students on college policies and procedures
• Mentored students on conflict resolution with roommates
• Monitored student health and well-being and responded to numerous crisis
situations
• Interfaced with Campus Security and Emergency Medical Services
Pontific Catholic University of Valparaiso, Chile, February-June 2013
• Managed a full course load of classes conducted in Spanish
• Improved Spanish-speaking abilities
• Lived with Chilean host-family in neighboring city of Viña del Mar
The Caneer Family, Atlanta GA June 2012-July 2012
• Drove children to and from scheduled summer activities
• Assisted in the completion of summer homework
Bard College, Center of the Preforming Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson NY March-December 2012
• Worked as an usher for plays and concerts
• Greeted and assisted guests in attendance
Oak Grove Church Nursery, Decatur GA January 2009-August 2010
• Worked with children ages 2-4 every Sunday
• Distributed snacks and assisted in the teaching of Sunday school
Activities :
Bard Women’s Rugby Club (August 2010-Present)
President (September 2013-Present)
Speaking Captain (August 2012-Present)
Vice-President (September-December 2013)
• Developed knowledge of how to work as part of a team
• Organized practices, games and events
• Interfaced with referee while the team on was the field
Amanda Tess Whitney
2560 LaVista Rd, Decatur Ga. 30033
***********@*****.***
The Astor Home (September 2011-April 2012)
• Volunteered with children who lived in the boarding school
• Fostered and encouraged positive relationships
Skills:
• Proficient in Spanish
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint