Tommy Van
Methuen,MA
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Talented student with systematic approach to learning information. Open and clear worker with disciplined execution and methodical nature. Energetic student eager to apply knowledge of project coordination and completion to achieve goals. Dedicated to working hard to make positive contributions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
MassArt
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing tool, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student outcomes and feedback.
MFA Ambassador
Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
- Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.
- Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
- Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Teacher's Assistant
Methuen High School (Ceramics Department)
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like tools, clay and equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lessons and projects.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Maintained classroom equipment like wheels, kilns, and other class material.
- Frequently cleaned throughout the day and stayed after to help teachers.
- Trained multiple students on how to use potters wheel and overall be comfortable with clay/art in general.
Intern
Methuen High (Graphic Design Program)
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with students to provide assistance with projects and answer questions.
- Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Boston, MA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Methuen High School
Methuen, MA05.2022
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Google Docs
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Academic Record
- Creative and Resourceful
- Workflow Optimization
- Public Speaking
- Museum Tours
Hobbies
My hobbies include pottery, both indoor (house plants) and outdoor gardening, paddle boarding, biking, and cooking. Of all these hobbies/interests I am most proud of and invested in pottery; it took over my life when the pandemic hit in 2019 and since then I've been dedicated to it by continually learning new skills, experimenting, and refining my work.
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
MassArt
01.2024 - 05.2024
MFA Ambassador
Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston
09.2022 - 05.2024
Intern
Methuen High (Graphic Design Program)
02.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Methuen High School (Ceramics Department)
10.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
High School Diploma -
Methuen High School
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