Wheaton College

Behavioral Health Technician at North Shore Pediatric Therapy

The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence

Victim Information Referral Advocate (VIRA)

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Resource Coordinator

North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Behavioral Health Technician

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services

Tutor

Total Spectrum, LLC

Registered Behavior Technician

- Working with unaccompanied immigrant minors at a shelter, facilitating their education in order to better prepare them for continuing their education in the United States school system. 
- Planning lessons based off of each individual child's needs.
- Teaching ELL-centered, practical skills that will prepare them for living independent lives.

Heartland Alliance

Residential Instructor

- Working with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve independence and sustainability. 
- Incorporating social activities, while being mindful of the unique communication methods or mental sensitivities of my clients.
- Ensuring the safety of my clients in each session.

Lutheran Services in Iowa

Direct Support Professional

- Creating a welcoming environment in the downtown Des Moines area.
- Supporting local artists through cafe displays and regular poetry open mic nights.
- Maintaining a clean workspace and ensuring safety in coffee and food preparation.

Ritual Cafe

Barista

I help to achieve Back2Back's 5-point focus of holistic orphan care--spiritual, physical, educational, emotional, and social--through teaching the children at the Hope Campus. Primary responsibilities include:

- Developing teaching plans for the children at Hope Campus, based on the needs outlined by their teachers at school.
- Adjusting teaching style based on a child's needs or learning style.
- Assigning extra homework as needed to strengthen skills, or helping the children with their homework assigned at school.
- Ensuring the functionality and supply of the campus teaching materials.
- Being an advocate for the children's education and working alongside the teachers to strengthen and track the children's educational progress.

Back2Back Ministries

English Teacher

I write online articles for VOW.org in order to educate on religious and cultural violence against women, and to connect hurting women to resources.

Voices of Women (VOW)

Writer

I work independently on creative projects involving photo and video editing and social media management, as well as medical research and writing for Dr. Bastian.

My responsibilities include:
- Editing photos and videos to be included on BVI's educational website.
- Managing the practice's social media and responding to patient emails.
- Creating and editing BVI's print products, such as brochures and handouts.
- Editing and ghostwriting content for the Laryngopedia website and other publications.

Bastian Voice Institute

Writer, Web Developer

I wrote weekly articles on current events and social justice issues I am personally passionate about, on a platform that encourages each writer’s personal voice to create new layers of thought and perspective.

Odyssey.

Content Creator

I led a three-day camp for 9-12-year-olds. We had history lessons and supplementary crafts and activities, and ended the week with a recitation of Shakespeare. I utilized my leadership, communication, and lesson-planning skills while the kids had fun learning about medieval history.

Classical Conversations

History Camp Leader

I worked with students on essays and writing projects, advising them one-on-one and personally working toward understanding good writing, organization, and detailed grammar rules.

Wheaton College Writing Center

Writing Consultant

I organized the mailing list and other files in the office, working within deadlines and usually independently.

Welcome Home Des Moines

Intern

I maintain a clean and welcoming environment for both the customers and fellow baristas, preparing and serving beverages in a friendly and efficient manner.

Sophie Dickinson