1. Emma Preston
574 Valley Rd. Brooktondale, NY 14817 PO box 73
6072292089
emma.preston23@gmail.com
Education
West Virginia University
Double major in Elementary Education and German Expected graduation in May, 2018
● Pursuing K12 Certification in German and Elementary Education
Ithaca Senior High School Graduated in June, 2013
Advanced Designation Regents Diploma
Professional Work Experience
West Virginia University Office of Admissions
Morgantown, WV September, 2015 to present
Student Ambassador
● Working in the call center to answer questions and recruit potential students
● Represent West Virginia University at admissions events
● Occasionally take students and families on tours of WVU
The Statler Hotel at Cornell University May, 2013 to present
Ithaca, NY
Banquets Associate
● Responsible for catering large events such as weddings, reunions, and conferences
● Demonstrated excellent guest service and problem solving skills
● Practiced superior food handling skills
Research and Office Assistant May, 2014 to present
● Assisting in research projects for the assistant Dean
● Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel
● Proficient in collecting, organizing and consolidating data and information
Brooktondale Summer Camp
Brooktondale, NY Summers of 2009 2014
Senior Counselor
● Supervision of children ages 5 to 14
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2. ● Training of other counselors
● Working in a group to ensure the safety of children
● Interacting with parents
● Working with children with special needs and language barriers
Rite Aid Pharmacy July, 2011September, 2012
Ithaca, NY
Front End Associate
● Trained in handling PHI (personal health information) according to government law
● Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
● Photo center troubleshooting
● Experience working well in a team and demonstrating a good work ethic
Extracurriculars and Community Involvement
WVU Women’s Rowing Team August 2013 to present
● NCAA Divion I Athletics in the Big 12 Conference
● Extensive training and team building
● Traveling around the country for races and thus serving as ambassadors for our school
● Responsibility to keep grades up and act in a respectable manner
WVU German Club August 2013 to present
● Participate in German culture activities
● Work with the World Languages Department to educate others about German culture
while learning about other cultures using multidisciplinary parties and events
College YoungLife at WVU August, 2013 to present
● Welcome new members (especially freshman) into a friendly environment
● Attend leadership training to eventually lead high school or college clubs in Christian
ministry
WVU Office of International Programs: Study Abroad in Münster, Germany July, 2015
● Attended an advanced German program at Kapito Sprachschule
● Lived with Germanspeaking host
● Participated in daily cultural exploration activities
● Participated in weekend excursions to nearby cities
● Received 6 WVU Credits in German Culture and Language
Center for Student Missions July, 2013
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3. ● Volunteer work in Boston, MA
● Worked for The Runners Camp of Boston and the Boston Rescue Mission providing food
and shelter
German American Partnership (GAP) High School Exchange Program 2010, 2011, 2012
● Hosted students Fall of 2010 and 2012
● Attended program in Summer of 2011
● Lived with German host family in Tuttlingen, BadenWürttemberg
● Participated in cultural awareness activities and excursions to nearby French and German
cities
● Attended school at OttoHahn Gymnasium as a guest student
Group Work Camps July, 2012
● Volunteered on the Red Lake Chippeawa Indian Reservation
● Worked on three different houses as well as assisting residents financially
● Painting, demolition, building
Love Knows No Bounds November, 2012
● Traveled to Staten Island, NY after Hurricane Sandy
● Helped with demolition and food/clothing assistance
● Held a school supply drive for children returning to school
Accomplishments and Honors
Member of Delta Phi Alpha March 1, 2016 to present
National German Honor Society: Lambda chapter
Delta Phi Alpha Future K12 Teachers of German 2016 Recipient
National Award and Scholarship
West Virginia University Women’s Novice Rowing: Most Valuable Player 20132014
Milton Choral Award June 2013
Bernie Finch Music Award June 2009
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