Keanna Lamont
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EDUCATION
Boston College, Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA
BA: Elementary Education and Applied Psychology and Human Development May 2018
GPA 3.423/4.00; Endowed Scholar
100% of college education self-financed through work study, scholarships, and student loans
Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, Sociales Madrid, Spain
Study Abroad Fall, 2016
4 classes in Spanish including, Psychology, Art History, and Education elective
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Colegio La Salle, San Rafael Madrid, Spain
International Pre-practicum in 6th to 11th grades (equivalent) Fall, 2016
Assisted students in their pursuit to acquire and understand English, helping with classroom projects and
activities. Introduced and discussed cultural differences between the U.S. and Spain
Worked with groups of students to develop and practice speaking and communication skills
Supported individual student in class and groups activities, meeting afterwards to provide one-on-one tutoring
and review of course material for better understanding
Lincoln Elementary School Brookline, MA
Second Grade Pre-Practicum Student Teacher Fall, 2015
Assisted students in math groups, reading activities and taught whole class history lessons
Worked one-on-one with an ELL in read-aloud project as well as in group activities, developing a close
relationship and encouraging student to share their culture and customs
E. Ethel Little School N. Reading, MA
Third Grade Teaching Assistant, Internship 2013 2014
Senior year of high school worked in a third grade classroom every other day for three hours
Helped teacher create and implement lesson plans, was involved with all classroom decisions, helped with
classroom management, organization, conducted group lessons and smaller group projects
Taught entire one-month unit on American Revolution, using technological resources, book sources, and various
projects and activities to support learning of all students
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bright Horizons Day Care, Riverpark N. Reading, MA
Center Float May 2016 present
Support all teaching staff in infant, toddler, preschool, and Kindergarten-prep classrooms
Help to create lessons and activities for students, science, art, reading, and themed activities
Working towards an Early Childhood certification in both infants/toddlers and preschool/Kindergarten
Boston College Bookstore Chestnut Hill, MA
Retail Associate Sept. 2015 - present
Work as a cashier and also general merchandise for at least 14 hours a week
Interact regularly with customers and work collaboratively with coworkers
Responsible for receiving and managing product and merchandise
Winship Elementary School Brighton, MA
Teaching Assistant/Tutor Fall 2014 Spring 2015
Supported Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers, creating and implementing activities and projects, practicing
reading and ELA curriculum
Worked one-on-one with a Spanish ELL student with undocumented special needs, working on spelling,
reading, and translating classroom activities
Babysitter/Nanny N. Reading and Newton, MA
Multiple families including children with special needs 2009 - present
Babysat for over 10 different families over the last 8 years, including large families of varied ages, and a child
with Aspergers Syndrome and severe visual impairment
Babysat at least three times a week, repeatedly after school, including during freshman year of college
LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER
Boston College Natchez Spring Break Immersion Trip March 2017
Traveled to Natchez, Mississippi to volunteer at the Holy Family School, an early childhood learning center
working with teachers to facilitate learning and teach lessons
Boston College Freshman Leadership Project March 2015
Traveled to Springfield, MA for spring break service trip, discussing social justice while volunteering in soup
kitchens, homeless shelters, after-school organizations, and hospitals
Boston College Student Admissions Program 2015-2016
Outreach and Greeting Programs
Greet incoming students and families visiting Boston College for a tour or official visit
Contact and email accepted students and families to congratulate students, answer questions, and offer support in
decision making process
Relay for Life 2010 - present
Team Captain
Served as a team captain for three years, participated for 7, each year raising over $200 for cancer research and
participating in overnight walk fundraiser
Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation 2012 - present
Director of Recruitment, Junior Facilitator, Junior Operations
Currently serve as a recruitment director on the Conference Planning Committee, contacting schools, students,
and parents directly to educate and encourage participation; supervise all paperwork required for attendance
Served as a group facilitator and operations team member, working to lead a group of sophomore students
through leadership activities and lead debriefs discussing these activities
Attended MassSTAR Citizenship conference as a sophomore as lone representative of my high school
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Board 2013 2014
Board Member: Girl Member-at-Large
Served on the Directors Board for the GSEM organization, providing girl input to directors on matters of
finances, property decisions, and program design
SPECIAL SKILLS
Language: Proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
