Ariel Becker is a sociology major at Princeton University who will graduate in June 2017. She has experience tutoring students in quantitative social science and R coding, facilitating experiential education programs for underprivileged youth, and assisting homeless teens. Her senior thesis topic is on the status of becoming a teacher. She has held leadership roles in Princeton's varsity track team, oldest all-female a cappella group, and the board of trustees for Princeton Blairstown Center.
1. Ariel Becker
arbecker@princeton.eduCell : (805) 459-5469
1366 Frist Center, Princeton, NJ, 08544
EDUCATION
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ June 2017
A.B. Candidate; Major: Sociology
Coursework includes: General Computer Science, Sociological Research Methods, Self and
Society, Sociological Theory, Graduate Statistics
Senior Thesis Topic: The Status of Becoming a Teacher
EXPERIENCE
The McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, Princeton University Fall 2016-Present
Tutor
-Tutor Politics and Sociology majors for Intro to Quantitative Social Science
-Help Princeton students with coding language R
Princeton Blairstown Center, Blairstown, NJ Summer 2016
Experiential Education Facilitator
-Facilitated experiential education programs with low-income and inner-city children
-Helped increase participants’ communication, teamwork and leadership skills
My Friend’s Place, Hollywood, CA Summer 2015
Transformative Education Intern
-Assisted homeless youth with necessities such as food, clothing, and showers
-Planned logistics for day trips around Los Angeles for the youth
Ocean Grill, Avila Beach, CA Summer 2014
Hostess
-Developed customer service skills in a fast-paced environment
Canyon Creek Sports Camp, Lake Hughes, CA Summer 2013
Counselor
-Supervised boys and girls ranging from 8-14 to create a pleasant experience for each child
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Princeton Varsity Track and Field Sept. 2013- Present
The Princeton Tigerlilies Sept. 2013-Present
The Oldest All-Female A Cappella Group at Princeton
Technology Chair
-Update website and maintain active presence on Social Media 2013-2014
Board of Trustees of Princeton Blairstown Center Sept. 2016-Present
-Helping to enhance PBC’s ability to deliver the most effective programs possible
HONORS
High School
Captain of High School’s Varsity Track Team and Volleyball Team 2012-2013
CampFire USA
Wo-He-Lo recipient, equivalent to Eagle Scout May 2012
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, R Coding Language