SOPHIA JONES

703-***-**** • adg0jc@r.postjobfree.com • Fairfax, VA 22031

SUMMARY

Distinguished Graduate of McGill’s Environment and International Development program seeking to leverage 300+ hours of sustainability research experience, 3.72/4.00 GPA, and extensive administrative and customer service skills to obtain the Development Research Intern position with The Aspen Institute.

EDUCATION

McGill University - Montreal, QC, Canada

Graduated June 2020

Bachelor of Arts: Environment and Development Studies

Minor: International Development Studies

GPA: 3.72/4.00

Honors: James McGill Scholarship, Graduated with Distinction

University of the West Indies - Barbados

May-August 2019

-Studied Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture as applied to the Caribbean and Latin American context

-Planned, managed, and successfully executed a goal-oriented team research project to meet tight deadlines

WORK EXPERIENCE

ESL Teacher (Remote) – VIPKID International

June 2020 – Present

-Teach English to students in China using total physical response, interactive activities, and reward systems

-TESOL-certified in online instruction

Research Intern – National Conservation Commission, Government of Barbados

May-August 2019

-Developed a framework to increase economic and environmental sustainability at the NCC’s headquarters

-Implemented a natural, non-toxic weed control method, decreasing weed load by over 50%

-Cultivated scientific research, writing, proofreading, and data analysis skills, tailored to the local context

-Liaised between colleagues and project supervisors to organize communications and streamline output

Retail Sales Associate – Sport Fair Inc., Arlington, VA

May-August 2017&2018

-Provided first point of contact customer support and outreach, multi-tasking to efficiently address questions, recommend products, and resolve complaints while boosting client retention

-Independently executed 40+ professional out-of-town sales events in a fast-paced environment

-Demonstrated attention to detail through upkeep of store inventory, including maintaining visual displays

Swim Coach – Mantua Marlins Swim Team, Mantua, VA

May-August 2013-2018

-Effectively taught swimming and teamwork skills to a team of 200+ swimmers

-Selected to conduct numerous private coaching sessions to 50+ individuals

-Coordinated between head coaches, team reps, volunteers, and assistant coaches daily

-Awarded the Tom Light award in 2016 for exemplary leadership, sportsmanship, commitment and performance

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Tutor – eLimu Evaluation Impact Unit

January 2019 – March 2020

-Tutored mathematics to secondary students in Kianyaga, Kenya through one-on-one online sessions

Notetaker – McGill Office for Students with Disabilities

January 2019 – April 2020

-Created organized and complete written notes to be used by students with special needs and/or disabilities

Program Volunteer – KEEN Greater DC

November 2014 – May 2016

-Actively engaged with children ages 5-16 experiencing any form of physical or mental disability

-Supported participation in sports or music activities to help each child develop physical and social skills

SKILLS AND LANGUAGE

Language: Intermediate proficiency in Russian and French

Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Academic databases, QGIS, Canva, Salesforce

Marketing: Student event planning, budgeting, and promotion; Proficiency in top social media platforms

Tools: Introductory certificate in Permaculture (2018); Power Analysis; Environmental Impact Assessment

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