Alexandra
Thomas
Cell: 770-402-2361
Email: [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/allithomas
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Sciences
Major GPA: 3.74/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.63/4.00
Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient, Deans List, Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
May 2016
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
College Counseling Intern, Lakeview Academy, Gainesville, GA
January 2016-Present
Assist students and their families in the college admissions process, including providing information about colleges, test
prep and financial aid
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Plan and execute the annual 9 and 10 grade college visits to campuses in the state of Georgia
Develop and present a multi-session college search program for current juniors
School Counseling Shadow, Bethlehem Christian Academy, Bethlehem, GA
August 2015-December 2015
Shadowed high school counselor in day to day activities, including student-counselor interactions and administrative work
Prepared transcripts to be sent
Teaching Assistant/Residential Advisor, Princeton University Summer Institute for the Gifted, Princeton, NJ July 2015
Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of a group of 10 international high school girls in daily and weekend
schedules of academic and social interactions while assisting in solving academic and socio-emotional problems
Served as a teaching assistant in College Prep and Roots of Human Behavior during the academic day, working with the
instructors by taking anecdotal notes of student progress and offering academic, one-on-one support to the students
Supported special programming with engaging activities for students by leading and facilitating various nightly activities
Residential Program Assistant, Duke University Talent Identification Program, Beaufort, NC
Youth Leader, The Sparrows Nest, Athens, GA
June 2015-July 2015
Provided site-wide logistical assistance in residential programming as part of the administrative team to 70 students grades
8-10, including maintaining schedules, duties, and residential inventory for six residential counselors
Organized daily programs and activities for students, including evening programs and weekend events
Built rapport with all students while documenting noticeable changes in behavior, facilitating the resolution of and
following up on behavior incidents
Managed the retrieval of images and posting of daily content to the Duke TIP parent blog
August 2014-August 2015
Mentor a group of at-risk middle school girls by promoting mental, physical and spiritual health
Develop programs and curriculum in order to increase student growth and satisfaction with the organization
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Event Planner, Holla at Your Girls, Athens, GA
January 2015- Present
October 2014-December 2015
Participated in hands-on relational ministry working alongside other church leaders
Performed outreach to the community and recruited current members to serve
Team Member, Chick-fil-A, Myrtle Beach, SC
Ministry Team, Grace Athens Church, Athens, GA
Organize and plan an annual weekend conference for middle and high school girls in the Athens area
Facilitate and follow up on outreach to schools in the surrounding districts
Develop new interpersonal relationships with prospective donors compelling them to contribute
June 2014-August 2014
August 2013-December 2013
Greeted and served patrons with a warm and welcoming demeanor in a fast paced environment aligning to company
mission to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A
Tutor, Thomas Lay Foundation, Athens. GA
Tutored and mentored at-risk third grade students by helping with homework and providing a recreational atmosphere
