Kierra D. Vaughan
**** *** ***** ***** ● Fort Collins, CO 80525 ● *************@*****.*** ● 360-***-****
Objective
My foremost objective is to pursue my passion and talent of writing to become a more seasoned, adaptable, & experienced writer.
Education
Fossil Ridge HS, Fort Collins, CO (grad. 2016) ● College: Western Washington University Degree: Humanities BS in English, Literature Emphasis ● Overall GPA: 3.7, graduated Cum Laude Honors and
Achievements
Fossil Ridge HS: Awarded the Pen and Scroll state letter after serving as the copy editor of our then 3-time state-award-winning online publication, Etched in Stone WWU: President’s Honor Roll, Cum Laude, member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, nominated to attend the National Modern Language Association Conference in Seattle on behalf of WWU
U.S. Army: Army Achievement Medal, APFT Award, Promotion in BCT, served as Squad Leader in AIT Work Experience
Job Experience
● Permanent Substitute Teacher and English Tutor for Colorado Early Colleges HS and Middle School/s Fort Collins and Windsor
Supervisor Abra Houchin: ****.*******@*********************.*** February 2nd -- April 2nd, 2021
● Permanent Substitute Teacher at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado Vice Principal Chris Bergmann: ********@**********.*** March 2021 -- May 27th, 2021
● Youth Volleyball Coach and Referee for Legacy Volleyball Academy (Ages 7-16) Director/Head Coach Hermie Corns: 970-***-****
July 2015 -- Present (work on and off)
● Work as an EMT-B/Combat Medic for the 898 Brigade Engineer Battalion 13613 40th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98271
Leader First Sergeant McFarlane: 360-***-****
September 2017 -- Present
Skills and Qualities
● Experience writing in many different contexts
● Creative and willing to work outside the box
● Mastery of the English language, including grammar
● Excellent research skills
● Fine-tuned analysis and critical thinking abilities
Highlights
● Passionate, energetic, and fun-loving ● An astute attention to detail ● A dedication to excellence
● Punctual & professional ● Great organizational & time management skills ● Forthright and integrous
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal ● Able to work effectively with diverse people Medical and Military
Certifications
● Certified EMT-Basic by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
● Certified Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist for the U.S Army (Official MOS: 68 Whiskey)
● CPR and CLS (Combat Lifesaver) certified
Volunteer Work
● Two week-long service projects on Catalina Island, California through the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program in 2012 and 2016, first as a student and second as an assistant counselor
● 40+ Hours working with the elderly at Collinwood Elderly Assisted Living Care Facility