Alexa M. Carpenter

+1-603-***-**** adopx7@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Ambitious, organized Junior Marketing Professional, with experience writing effective print collateral. Skilled saleswoman able to effectively communicate value. Thoughtful and engaging teacher. Accountable, reliable team player, equally comfortable serving on team as leading a team. Experience

ESL Teacher, EDU Plus, Manchester, NH

Develop, create and apply lesson plans for English language learners, including 2nd, 3rd and 8th graders.

Provide consistent, compassionate learning support. Perform all related administrative tasks. 2021

-current

Writer, Stay Work Play, Manchester, NH

Researched, assembled and wrote “An Insider’s Guide to Greater Concord”, a unique and original compilation of information not found elsewhere. Conducted detailed interviews with numerous sources, and developed cordial relationships with informants on every aspect of life in Concord and its environs. Wrote the Introduction describing the history, demographics and business life of Concord.

Created a logo for the Guide. Developed a strong sales sense in presenting the project to business owners, and enrolled many to submit ads as part of the Guide. Collaborated closely with the executive team on finalizing the text.

2019

Writing Assistant/Tutor, Saint Anselm’s Academic Resource Center, Manchester, NH Balancing the demands of a dual-major curriculum and a 20+ hr/wk campus job, contributed expert tutoring to fellow students. Provided mentoring and coaching in addition to tutoring, and ensured new and returning students were provided with academic and personal support. Conducted group and one-on-one tutorial sessions focused on grammar, idea development and self-editing for students at every level of competence. Emphasizing dedication and discipline, successfully engaged and motivated students to produce their best work. Worked closely with and tutored English Language Learner students, many of whom were international, to deepen their understanding of English and sharpen their self-expression.

2018

-2021

Writer, The Crier Newspaper, Saint Anselm, Manchester, NH Investigated, developed and wrote engaging articles on a variety of subjects of interest to the school readership. Carefully prepared for and professionally conducted interviews to ensure readability and accuracy of content. Inventive in developing article topics, and presented complex material in a clear and decisive style. Juggled the competing time constraints of class schedules and met every deadline. 2017

-2019

Server, Derryfield Country Club, Manchester, NH

Performed every aspect of hospitality and food service in this high-pressure environment. Provided excellent service to guests, and routinely upsold on additional food and drinks. 2016

-current

Education & Honors

Honors Bachelor of Arts, English and Communication, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH

(honors, summa cum laude, GPA:3.91)

Graduated among the top five seniors. Recognized with the Fr. Jude Gray Award in Communications, for achieving the highest GPA of the major. Inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. Two completed theses selected for display in the “Outstanding Student Research Collection” at Saint Anselm’s Geisel Library. Volunteer & Service Experience

Salvation Army’s Literacy Program Student Teaching Assistant Manchester, NH 2018-2019 Pine Haven Boys Center Student Teaching Assistant Allenstown, NH 2019 Saint Anselm Winter Break Volunteer Program Farm Volunteer/Charity Outreach Bethlehem Farm, WV January 2020 Saint Anselm Road for Hope (130 Mile Walk for Charity) Walker/Fundraiser Lewiston, ME to Manchester, NH August 2019