S. Whitin
Northampton
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Cooperate Elementary School Gardening Club
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created an after-school program for 2nd-6th grade students to build a collaborative garden while learning about the importance and wonder of nature, specifically that in FL.
- Implemented the successful 6-week program and finished the garden.
- Incorporated project-based learning methods, enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting collaboration among classmates.
BIO131, FCLLC HC1, Lab Involvement
Class Experience
- In my BIO 131 lab, I gained a even. greater appreciation and excitement for the ecology and plants of Massachusetts.
- In my FCLLC Haitian Creole course, I independently study a new language, which has allowed me to practice maintaining high levels of motivation for a large project across many weeks.
- In my labs, I have worked with others and engaged my skills of open discussion and collaborative work.
Writer
Smith Writes
- Preliminary Article Title: The Impact of Seminole “Inheritance” of the Human Niche in the Everglades on the Future of South Florida, Humankind, and the World
- Article written first as a final paper for FYS 188, then selected for Smith Writes, to be published fall 2024
- In FYS 188 "Indigenous People & The Environment" I learned how racial stereotypes intersect to take power from indigenous people and various ways TEK is vital to our modern conceptualization of science;
- This framework now structures my thinking around biology and botanic gardens / museums.
Community Engagement
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
- Contributed to brain-storming sessions.
- Coordinated and implemented various activities designed to engage the community.
Co-Author & Personal Assistant
Joni Johnston Neidigh, MA, LMHC, CHt
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Book Title: AIM GOLD MEDAL MENTAL TOUGHNESS SUCCESS GUIDE FOR ROWERS
- Helped create book and audio tapes to for client to learn mental strength in rowing.
- Book used by several DI schools, including Yale Women's Rowing
- Wrote, edited, and formatted high-quality content with an collaborative approach for various projects
- Created cover artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership with visually - impactful programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Statistics
Smith College
Northampton, MA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Fleming Island High School
Fleming Island, FL05.2023
Skills
- Collaborative Mindset
- Project Management
- Creative Thinking
- Adaptability
- Certified Expert in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, & Excel
- Proficient in a variety of microscopy techniques including SEM, TEM, LCSM, brightfield, and widefield florescence
Affiliations
- Varsity Rower, Smith Crew
- Sara Pruss Emigrant Soft Bodied Preservation Lab Assistant
- Steven A. Williams South African Mammals Lab Volunteer
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Haitian Creole
Elementary
Published article
Author of "Milk Matters: Understanding the Environmental Trade-offs of Popular Alternatives at Smith College", published to The Sophian on December 19, 2023
Timeline
Program Manager
Cooperate Elementary School Gardening Club
08.2022 - 05.2023
Co-Author & Personal Assistant
Joni Johnston Neidigh, MA, LMHC, CHt
06.2021 - 08.2023
BIO131, FCLLC HC1, Lab Involvement
Class Experience
Writer
Smith Writes
Community Engagement
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Statistics
Smith College
High School Diploma -
Fleming Island High School
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