John Neil is a Psychology major at Wesleyan University graduating in May 2019 with a 3.67 GPA. He has experience as a Teacher's Apprentice in the Psychology Department at Wesleyan and as a Student Assistant in the Athletic Department. He has also worked as a Barback and Concession Manager. John is the captain of the Varsity Lacrosse team at Wesleyan and has volunteered with animal shelters in Puerto Rico and a local food pantry. His skills include Spanish, sign language, Python, SPSS and Microsoft Office.
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1. John Neil
43 Warwick Place, Port Washington, NY , 11050
(516) 4741315 jneil @wesleyan.edu •
EDUCATION
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT May 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Intended Major: Psychology, Intended Minor: Data Analysis, GPA: 3.67/4.00
Paul D. Schreiber High School , Port Washington, NY June 2015
Diploma, GPA: 4.10/4.50
Awards : Harvey R. Lewis Foundation Scholarship Recipient,National Honor Society, Honor Business Law Award,
John Michael Marino Lodge, Order of the Sons of Italy Scholarship Award Recipient
EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Apprentice , Psychology Department , Wesleyan University SeptemberDecember 2016
● Provided feedback on creation of exam questions, prepared and graded exams, and assisted with daily tasks
● Led weekly TA sessions to review course material in order to prepare students for exams and ensure
students had a full understanding of important course concepts
Student Assistant , Athletic Department , Wesleyan University September 2016December 2016
● Worked every Men’s/Women’s Varsity Soccer game
● Computed recruiting data for the Wesleyan Lacrosse team in order to contact ~1,600 possible players
Barback , Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grill , Port Washington, NY JuneAugust 2016
● Worked behind the bar serving, stocking and performing all the bars needs to maintain a highclass
restaurant status
● Facilitated discussions between bartenders, kitchen staff and managers to ensure high quality service
Concession Manager , Roslyn Pines Swim and Tennis Club , Roslyn, NY MayAugust 2015
● Coordinated and directed events for the clubs in order to maintain the professional status of the club
● Cared for needs of highpriority customers and special orders to maintain the “family first” dynamic of the
business
Personal Lacrosse Instructor , Port Washington, NY May 2011Present
● Coached and developed lacrosse training sessions in order to teach vital skills to ~20 young players
● Negotiated low prices, close locations, and convenient times of the sessions in order to maintain a
convenient business
VOLUNTEER WORK AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Player, Varsity Lacrosse Team , Wesleyan University, CT 2015Present
● Practice ~12 hours a week and game schedule while still maintaining a rigorous course load
Volunteer , Amigos De Los Animales , Loiza, Puerto Rico January 2011Present
● Created shirts, held fundraisers and promoted shelter to develop relationships with donors which is vital to
the existence of the one of the few “nokill” shelters in Puerto Rico
Volunteer , Twin Pines Food Pantry & Charitable Thrift Shop , Port Washington, NY MayJune 2016
● Assisted in reinstituting an important local charitable organization by fulfilling vital daily needs.
Player, Varsity Lacrosse Team , Port Washington, NY 20122015
● Captain and Nassau County AllConference Selection
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Language : Limited working proficiency in Spanish and elementary proficiency in American Sign Language
Computer : Python, SPSS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Interests : Fishing, outdoors, and chess