Kristen M. Larson
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Illinois, United States of America
H: 630-837-4725 | C: 630-337-9423
KristenLarson707@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

ESL Adult Literacy Tutor: The Literacy Connection, Elgin, Il. (August 2014-Present)
• Tutor adults in both a classroom setting and individually
• Develop English language skills in reading, writing, communicating, grammar, and more

Nanny: Shapiro Family, Bartlett, Il. (March 2016-Present)
• Care for a infant girl and 2 year old boy
• Aid in light housework
• Help with development

Nanny: Sizemore Family, Batavia, Il. (February 2016-Present)
• Care for and entertain two boys (Ages 6 and 3).
• Aid in light housecleaning
• Help with homework and overall development
• Prepare meals
• Get boys ready for school and drive them to school

Natural Areas Instructor: Downers Grove Park District, Downers Grove, Il. (April 2015-August 2016)
• Present, evaluate and revise education programs at Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie
• Assist with production of park district program brochures, explanatory signs, and public materials
• Aid natural resources management, upkeep of interpretive exhibits and facility maintenance
• Lead presentation of camp activities for participants aged 4-14
• Assist with development of summer camp programs
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Environmental Educator: Spring Valley Nature Center, Schaumburg, Il. (August 2015-April 2016)
• Work with school children ages 5-12
• Lead environmental education experiences
• Assist in improving current programs and creating new ones
Sustainability Intern: Ripon College, Ripon, WI (August 2013—May 2014)
• Implemented the Eco-Rep program (a student-based, campus-sustainability initiative)
• Coordinated campus events run by Eco-Reps (students), collaborated with other campus groups, and maintained a public blog for status updates

Anthropology Department Intern: Ripon College, Ripon, WI (August 2012-December 2012)
• Tracked and digitally filed Archaeological artifact information for professor’s database

VP Public Relations and Marketing: Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Ripon, WI (April 2013—December 2014)
• Managed social media for chapter and updated member-status on official website
• Reviewed fraternity-event merchandise for approval and generated promotional advertisements for events
• Established agenda for all mandatory meetings

Environmental Captain: Panera Bread, Streamwood, IL (May 2010—May 2015)
• Educated and monitored employees regarding environmental policies in the work place
• Trained new employees for a variety of positions
• Supervised holiday fundraisers geared towards children
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts degree, Ripon College, Ripon, WI (May 2014)
Majors: Environmental Studies and Anthropology

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Course Highlights:

• Ecology
• Developmental Economics
• Philosophy and the Environment
• Resources and Environmental Economics
• Human Rights
• Urban Anthropology
• Activist Anthropology
• Human Mobility
Associate degree of Science, Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL (May 2012)
GPA: 3.6/4.0

HONORS AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Assisted in running March of Dimes Fundraiser in Chicago (2007, 2008)
• Photo Editor and writer for Larkin High School Newspaper (2008-2010)
• Participated in student-teaching program for 5th grade class (2009-2010)
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Elgin Community College, Ripon College)
• Dean’s List (Elgin Community College)
• Zumba Instructor for various ages (children – elderly)
• High School and College Dance Team member (Larkin High School, Ripon College)
• Assisted running Health and Wellness fair for children ages 6-12 (Ripon College)
• Member of the Phi Kappa Pi Fraternity that is responsible for various charity event each year (Ripon College)
• Volunteer for Anderson Animal Shelter (Walk, groom, socialize and train dogs)
• CPR and First Aid certified through the Downers Grove Park District
• Boy Scouts Merit Badge Counselor (and certified in Youth Protection)
• TESL Certification (In process via International Open Academy online)