Laura Grant

23 Wagonwheel Rd. Sudbury, MA 01776 ! Mobile: (203) 727-4797 ! lauramag28@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
SUNY New Paltz: New Paltz, NY -Digital Media Programming and Management: GPA- 3.85 Masuk High School: Monroe, CT Sept 2012- May 2016 June 2012

EXPERIENCE
E L E M E N T A R Y E D U C A T I O N O F F I C E , N E W P A L T Z , NY Office Assistant (Work Study)

Oct 2012- Graduation

Developing organizational and clerical skills answering calls, filing, making copies on deadlines and other office support tasks Improving professional communication skills by working with students and teachers to define office projects and answering inquiries about the Elementary Education Program

TAVERN, MONROE,CT Hostess

June 2011-Aug 2012

Responsibilities include greeting and seating customers in a friendly fashion, taking phone orders and addressing customer requests Developed problem resolution and communication skills by addressing customer complaints and problems in a professional way Maintained a calm focus on resolving issues in a hectic, fast paced environment

CONNECTICUT DANCE, MONROE,CT Assistant Dance Teacher

2010-2012

Worked with the dance instructor teaching children formal dance technique in ballet, tap and jazz Choreographed and taught dance routines for the annual dance recital for girls between the ages of 4 and 7 Taught classes when the teacher was out maintaining a controlled and save environment for the children Led private dance lessons for students who needed one-on-one attention

PRIVATE FAMILIES, MONROE,CT Nanny/Babysitter

2004 - Present

Responsibilities included taking care of children from the age of new born to preteen, feeding and bathing them, bringing them to the local parks, light housekeeping, indoor and outdoor activities and helping them with reading and homework. Learned how to change diapers, feed and swaddle an infant, handle children with allergies or disabilities and keep a tidy and safe environment.

VOLUNTEER WORK
BRIDGEPORT RESCUE MISSION , BRIDGEPORT, CT
Volunteer
I sorted clothes/food for the Bridgeport Rescue Missions charity food and clothing drives.

2011 - 2012

HUNTINGTON CHAPEL, SHELTON, CT

Camp Counselor Taught arts and crafts to children at summer Vacation Bible School.

2010 - 2011

MONROE PARKS
Camp Counselor

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RECREATION , MONROE, CT

2010

Throughout an 8 hour day I was in responsible for children in grades 2, 3 and 5 where I led them in team building activities, outdoor games and occasionally field trips.

CONNECTICUT DANCE , MONROE, CT

Performance Troupe
Select dance group that performed in nursing homes and other benefit shows.

2009-2010

AWARDS
Deans List, SUNY New Paltz National Honor Society, Masuk High School Honor Roll, Masuk High School CAPT Honor Roll, Masuk High School 2012 2011-2012 2008-2012 2010

SKILLS
Proficient user in Microsoft Office Programs including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Developed strong leadership skills while babysitting children, teaching young girls to dance Works in a timely and professional way completing tasks to the best of my ability. Able to work as an individual and also with groups of diverse people.

ACTIVITIES
Dance Training (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Irish, Hip-Hop, Modern) Select Choir Groups (Camarata and Chamber Choir) Vocal Training Attending Music Concerts and Festivals 1998-2012 2010-2012 2008-2012 2008-2012