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Julia Habiger

Columbia

Summary

Dynamic educator and team-builder with a proven track record at Notre Dame Preparatory School, excelling in student engagement and critical thinking development. People-focused and self-motivated, I have successfully led innovative, complex projects, programs, and initiatives across several positions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Upper Level English and Humanities Teacher

Notre Dame Preparatory School
Towson
08.2025 - Current
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies that significantly enhanced student participation and engagement.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans and facilitated discussions that fostered critical thinking and communication skills among students.
  • Coordinated with parents, guidance counselors, and administrators to address student progress and concerns collaboratively.
  • Lead faculty moderator for Rafiki Club, chaperone for Model UN, NYC, and Spain 2026 trips

English Teaching Assistant

North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP)
Almería
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and delivered engaging, cross-curricular lesson plans for 7th-10th grade students, enhancing their English language skills and critical thinking.
  • Coordinated field trips for groups of 50 students, facilitating experiential learning through kayaking, hiking, and visits to museums and historical sites.
  • Translated tour guide information for Polish Erasmus exchange students, ensuring clear communication and enriching their cultural experience during excursions.

Senior Associate - Project Manager

RMA Associates, LLC
Arlington
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Led client meetings, delegated project tasks, and created, edited, and submitted team deliverables to several federal government agency clients.
  • Mentored junior associates, providing guidance on best practices and workflows.
  • Analyzed data trends to inform business decisions and enhance service delivery.

Dean's Advisory Board Member

W&L Office of Inclusion and Engagement
Lexington
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Voiced student perspectives on issues of class, race, gender, and campus climate during eight seminars with university administration and representatives from the Board of Trustees.
  • Led diversity initiatives to promote an inclusive campus environment.
  • Developed training programs for faculty and staff on equity practices.
  • Collaborated with student organizations to enhance engagement and support.

Lead Resident Advisor

W&L Office of Residential Life
Lexington
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Monitored safety and compliance with university policies for 30-50 students annually in campus housing.
  • Coordinated diverse programming for over 200 students in theme house and apartment buildings, including dances, DJ nights, hiking trips, board game nights, karaoke, live music events, paddle-boarding excursions, and group dinners.
  • Recognized as outstanding upper-division staff member for 2019-2020 school year by residents and peers.

Editorial Intern

Shenandoah Literary Magazine
Lexington
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on prose and poetry submissions, enhancing quality for Winter 2020 magazine publication.
  • Fact-checked and edited submissions for adherence to Chicago style, ensuring accuracy and clarity in final publication.
  • Edited submitted manuscripts for clarity and coherence in line with editorial standards.
  • Assisted in the selection of content for upcoming issues through team discussions.
  • Conducted research on literary trends to inform editorial decisions and selections.

Operations Coordinator

Appalachia Service Project
Hinton
05.2019 - 08.2019

· Coordinated 100+ adult and teenage volunteers weekly, ensuring quality meals, safe living conditions, construction compliance, and effective social programming.

· Co-managed $62,000 summer budget to complete major structural and utility repairs on 16 homes over 12 weeks, including roofing and flooring overhauls

· Led grassroots fundraiser, securing $11,000 for well-water filtration system to protect local residents from sewage-related E. Coli contamination.

Education

B.A. - English Literature, Economics

Washington And Lee University (W&L)
Lexington, VA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory School
Towson, MD
05-2017

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Student advisement
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Project scheduling
  • Budget management
  • Adaptability
  • Diversity advocacy
  • Leadership skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Active listening
  • Faculty communication

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Upper Level English and Humanities Teacher

Notre Dame Preparatory School
08.2025 - Current

English Teaching Assistant

North American Language and Culture Assistants Program (NALCAP)
09.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Associate - Project Manager

RMA Associates, LLC
12.2021 - 04.2024

Dean's Advisory Board Member

W&L Office of Inclusion and Engagement
09.2020 - 05.2021

Editorial Intern

Shenandoah Literary Magazine
08.2020 - 12.2020

Operations Coordinator

Appalachia Service Project
05.2019 - 08.2019

Lead Resident Advisor

W&L Office of Residential Life
09.2018 - 05.2021

B.A. - English Literature, Economics

Washington And Lee University (W&L)

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Preparatory School
Julia Habiger