Allison Caruso (610) 703-5033 • amc7186@psu.

edu

Objective: Build experience through summer employment in the field of education.

Education:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Graduation: May 2020
Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Minor: Human Development and Family Studies

Scholarships and Honors

• Dean’s List (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017, Spring 2018)
• Jeanne Leonhard Scholarship in Education (Fall 2017—Spring 2019)
• Pauline M. Turner Scholarship in Education (Fall 2018—Spring 2019)

Work Experience
Findlay Dining Commons, University Park, PA
January 2017—November 2017: Student Worker
• Developing customer service skills
• Training in basic health and safety standards
• Learning to balance academic work and employment
November 2017—Present: Crew Leader
• Minimum 16 hours per week; Maximum 30 hours per week
• Responsible for training new Crew Leaders and Student Employees
• Managing small teams of workers in coffee shop, convenience store, and assembly line
food service
• Responsible for budgeting enough time each shift to allow for restocking supplies
Dunkin’ Donuts—Coopersburg, PA
June 2017—August 2017: Crew Member
• Opening shift
• Quick judgment calls during rushes
• Multitasking and maintaining focus while understaffed
• Maintaining composure under adverse conditions

Relevant Experience
Hort Woods Childcare Center
January 2018—May 2018: Pre-service teacher
• Early childhood education experience through the Pennsylvania State University
• Responsible for creating and implementing two lesson plans
The Lesson Center
July 2015—August 2017: Volunteer
• Assistant teacher for summer camp
• Run ticket booth and craft booths for recitals
• Substitute secretary