JENNIFER GERARDI

WORK EXPERIENCE

Through each position, I have gained greater insight into the field of education.
I also served two years as an AmeriCorps member, which brought together my passion for service with my interest in education.
For more information, please see my resume, included at the end of this list.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, LANGUAGE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS - MONTEREY, CA

September 2019 - Present

I maintain records in Salesforce of all English as a Second Language and Summer Intensive Language Program inquiries and enrollments. I ensure that inquiries are answered and prospects are engaged through informational emails and fliers. I also work with potential clients over the phone and email to help them find their best fit language courses with the Middlebury Institute.

TEAM LEADER, QUANTUM LEARNING NETWORK SUPERCAMP - HONG KONG

July 2019 - August 2019

In my third year as a SuperCamp Team Leader, I brought the energy even higher, mentoring newer leaders as well as guiding my students through the summer. I embodied Quantum Learning Network's 8 Keys of Excellence curriculum, teaching students through example how to incorporate these concepts into their llives.

CONVERSATION ASSISTANT, CONVERSATION ASSISTANT PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS - CATALONIA, SPAIN

September 2017 - June 2019

I worked as a conversation assistant in two schools - one in Lleida, capital city of the westernmost province of Catalonia, the other in El Prat de Llobregat, a suburb of Barcelona. As a conversation assistant, I provided 25 hours per week of speaking practice with Spanish schoolchildren ages 3-16. I developed my own lesson plans based off of grammar and vocabulary covered in the main English classes. I also assessed students' speaking and reading abilities.

TEAM LEADER, QUANTUM LEARNING NETWORK SUPERCAMP - STANFORD, CA

July 2018 - August 2018 | June 2017 - August 2017

As a Team Leader, I worked hard and played harder. Throughout the summer, I led teams of middle and high school students during their learning of the Quantum Learning Network curriculum. I collaborated with other team leaders in guiding students through physical and emotional challenges, including completion of a high ropes course and reflections on their personal lives.

ST. EDWARD'S REFLECT VOLUNTEER ENGAGE (S.E.R.V.E.) PROGRAMS COORDINATOR - AUSTIN, TX

August 2015 - May 2017

As the S.E.R.V.E. Program Coordinator, I grew the semester-long program from seven sites and 50 volunteers to 12 sites and over 80 volunteers. I selected, built, and maintained relationships with nonprofit organizations throughout south and central Austin. Additionally, I organized and put on monthly events bringing together all volunteers for a group reflection session. I also transported volunteers with the 12 passenger Campus Ministry van, engaging students in community building and reflection along the way.

SUCCESS MENTOR, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - AUSTIN, TX

September 2015 - August 2016

I worked with a caseload of 90+ first time in college students. I empowered these students through information about campus resources and healthy student living habits. I also helped put on Student Life events and promoted the First Year Experience to all new students.

Interested in learning more? See my resume by clicking here.

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