Assistant Manager

Margaret M. Howerton

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EDUCATION

Christendom College, Front Royal, VA

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, Expected May 2020

Academic Scholarship Recipient; GPA 3.2/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

SETON EDUCATION PARTNERS; BRILLA COLLEGE PREP ELEMENTARY, New York City, NY

Seton Teaching Fellow, August 2020-Present

Build relationships with students, associate fellows, and teachers in inner-city, public charter school in the Bronx of New York City

Exercise team cooperation skills as both member of a team of fellows as well as participating and contributing to a team of Third Grade teachers

Assist in and independently teach children in highly rigorous public charter school system

Independently teach an after care program dedicated to cultivating a knowledge and love of God, as well as camaraderie and individual relationships in the classroom

Receive and participate in extensive training on classroom management, namely through the “Love and Logic Method”

Both practiced what learned in the way of instruction skills and held accountable by a series of coaches, weekly projects, and quarter-year individual meetings that are dedicated to assessing each fellow’s progress in their goals as an educator

Extensive use and proficiency in using Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets

Consistently held to both a rigorous and demanding, though rewarding, culture and system of operation in which it is expected that all embrace the attitudes of accepting challenge and honoring one’s team

Given opportunity to benefit children’s lives in eternal ways and grow in relationship with some amazing little humans and community members

CHRISTENDOM COLLEGE, Front Royal, VA

Library Desk Clerk, August 2018-May 2020

Interact with patrons; provide customer service; ensure satisfaction of clientele.

Provide administrative support to librarian; file paperwork; organize workspace.

Document book donations and system information.

Resident Assistant, August 2019-May 2020

One of a select number of students chosen from student body to take on peer leadership role.

Enforce rules and regulations; provide leadership and counseling.

Plan and execute community building floor activities; manage budgetary spending.

Assistant Editor, The Rambler, August 2019-May 2020

Edit and write articles concerning the culture and student life on campus.

Collaborate with The Rambler staff to produce high-quality journal.

Donor Coordinator, August 2018-December 2018

Communicate with college donors to express gratitude and to solicit funds.

BENVENUE COUNTRY CLUB, Rocky Mount, NC

Swim Lesson Instructor & Life Guard, May 2016-August 2019

Maintain the safety of patrons; convey the importance of facility policies to all swimmers.

Instruct swimmers on how to reach personal swimming excellence.

Communicate with the parents.

HARRISON FAMILY YMCA, Rocky Mount, NC

Youth Swim Team Coach, Life Guard, and Lesson Instructor, May 2015-2020

Encourage community, healthy competition, and team spirit on the team.

Communicate with parents about the child’s goals and the family’s level of commitment.

Challenge and adjust swimmers’ routine based upon their progress.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Completed Senior Thesis during senior year at Christendom College entitled: “EXPLORING THE RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRISTIAN CULTURE AND CLASSIC CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AS SHOWN BY READING LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN.” Essay is linked here.

Varsity Member, Crusader Cross Country Team, Christendom College, Fall 2018-Fall 2019.

Member, Student Activities Government Council, 2018.

Student Ambassador, Christendom College, 2017-2019.

Manager, The Christendom Player’s Costume Department, 2018.

Member, Crusader Chamber Orchestra, 2016-2017.

Freelance writer, 2012-Present

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