ELLA BOSSE
845-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***
Spring Valley, NY 10977
EDUCATION:
Tufts University, Medford, MA Expected May 2028
Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Child Studies, Minor in Economics GPA 3.83, Dean’s List
Immaculate Heart Academy, Bergen County, NJ June 2024 High School Diploma
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:
Caribbean Students Organization (CSO) Sept 2025 - Dec 2025 Vice President
● Created a safe space for students of the Caribbean Diaspora through routine meetings and events, hosted discussions on current issues faced by Caribbean nations, volunteered with local charities, and provided resources in and outside of campus for the Caribbean student body.
● Collaborated with organizations and identity groups across campus. This entailed organizing and hosting meetings with other club boards, maintaining an open line of communication between clubs, facilitating marketing and funding, and planning large-scale events including CSO’s annual cultural event, Taste of the Caribbean.
● Assisted the President with weekly meetings and presiding over events. Acted as the point of contact for information regarding club activities, budgeting, and club promotion.
Freshman Representative for Public Relations Oct 2024 - May 2025
● Served as a bridge between the freshman class and greater Caribbean community.
● Built an online presence for the organization through the creation of infographics, flyers, and social media posts to promote club engagement.
Belonging Lab for Equity and Flourishing (B-LEAF), Core Research Assistant Nov 2025 - April 2025
● Used community based participatory research to advance mental health equity, foster a sense of belonging, and promote human flourishing.
● Worked on the Ugly Feelings: Social and Emotional Learning Project that researches how educational and community interventions and SEL programs can be improved to fully address the mental health crisis faced by youth, especially Black and Brown youth. Created and led weekly lesson plans for seventh to eight grade students at Codman Academy, a local charter school, surrounding emotions that are often overlooked by common SEL programs and how to manage these “ugly feelings”.
● Documented research findings through weekly session field notes, memos, and interview transcripts.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cambridge YMCA Afterschool, Cambridge MA, Assistant Teacher March 2025- May 2025, Sept 2025- Present
● Organized daily lessons for secondary school students ranging from STEM activities to arts and crafts.
● Supervised the classroom, led class discussion and lessons, and communicated with parents regarding student progress and engagement.
Everbrook Academy of Montvale, Montvale NJ, Assistant Teacher May 2025 - August 2025
● Coordinated daily activities and assisted with lessons for infant and toddler classrooms.
● Maintained a clean and safe work environment by organizing the learning and play areas, restocking supplies, and thoroughly cleaning surfaces.
Kumon Learning Center, Suffern NY Jan 2022 - Nov 2023 Assistant Manager
● Assisted in the supervision of the center during class hours and provided academic guidance to children in grades ranging from preschool to eighth grade.
● Helped to coordinate center activities by presenting information about the center, organizing the space to accommodate parents and students, and handling technical issues.
Early Learner Tutor Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
● Planned homework assignments, coordinated academic activities, and worked one on one with elementary and middle school students in areas of both Mathematics and English Language Arts.
● Graded homework and classwork assignments, filed data concerning students’ academic progression, and administered tests for students of all ages.