Olivia Jerkes
**** ********* **. *** **, Peninsula, OH 44264 330-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
Dedicated, organized, and passionate individual seeks position in an environment that can benefit from my excellent communication skills, attention to organization and detail while maintaining professionalism.
Education
B.S. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MAY 2016 UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
GPA: 3.77
Certification (following graduation)
Dean’s List: 9 semesters
President’s List: 1 semester
Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Professional Experience
SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: PROJECT RISE JUNE, 2014 – FEBRUARY, 2016
Project RISE: 70 N. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308
Co-coordinated special events for Project RISE
Co-presented at the Beyond Housing Conference 2016 in NYC
Effectively communicated with parents and children experiencing homelessness along with members of the community
Tutored children at Battered Women’s Shelter & Salvation Army Shelter
Created and implemented authentic Art & Literacy lessons for the Summer Program
Accompanied youth and families experiencing homelessness to PACT events and other engagements
Kept detailed, organized records for the tutoring program at Battered Women’s Shelter and Salvation Army Shelter
Edited and revised the Akron Street Card and the Akron Resource Directory
Experienced in Microsoft Publisher, Word, and Excel
Clerical duties including data entry, greeting visitors, answering phone calls and communicating with clients
Love & Learn Doll Project Coordinator
Developed a parent/child activity booklet to help promote early literacy skills and school readiness ages 2-6yrs.
Coordinated monthly workshops and meetings
Presented to community groups
Volunteer Experience
TUTOR AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: PROJECT RISE JANUARY 2014-JUNE2014
Project RISE: 70 N. Broadway, Akron, OH 44308
Volunteered services to the Project RISE tutoring program at ACCESS shelter and Safe Landing Shelter for Girls of Akron, OH
Kept detailed records and instructional logs
Accompanied youth and families experiencing homelessness to a variety of events
Implemented educational activities before and during events