Motivated teaching assistant with a passion for public policy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland - School of Public Policy
College Park
09.2025 - Current
PLCY 100 - Foundations of Public Policy, led by Professor Sharma
Assisted professors with preparing lecture materials and classroom presentations.
Facilitated communication between students and faculty to address concerns.
Co-led discussions with students weekly.
Team Member
Cava Grill
Bel Air
05.2025 - 09.2025
Assisted team members in daily operations and customer service tasks.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and equipment.
Collaborated with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
Store Associate
Pet Supplies Plus
Bel Air
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and stockroom.
Operated point-of-sale system for processing transactions and returns.
Summer Painting Team Leader
Harford County Public Schools
Bel Air
06.2022 - 08.2023
Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for optimal paint application.
Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment efficiently and effectively.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2027
Skills
Public policy analysis
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Research methods
Data interpretation
Time management
Affiliations
UMD School of Public Policy Peer Mentor: Provided guidance to incoming first-year students to foster personal and academic growth. Experience with active listening and effective communications to create an approachable environment for new students.
TA Program Director at Harris School of Public Policy, University of ChicagoTA Program Director at Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
Lecturer (fixed term) at School of Economics and Public Policy, University of AdelaideLecturer (fixed term) at School of Economics and Public Policy, University of Adelaide