Shelby Wood
410 Normal Avenue Chico, CA 95928 | (209) 261-4863 | [email protected]
Education
California State University | Chico, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies May 2020
Minor in Special Education
Experience
College of Humanities & Fine Arts
Art Education Intern | CSU, Chico Spring 2020
• Engage in hands-on art teaching experiences
• Design art lessons in collaboration with course instructor and other interns
• Teach art lessons to groups of 10-15 kids ranging from ages 5-17
Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE)
Excel Program Coordinator | CSU, Chico Fall 2019 to Spring 2020
• Develop a positive relationship with our community partner, the Chico Boys and Girls Club
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Group Leaders for the program
• Continually update the program director while cooperatively working to enhance program
• Attend, support, and facilitate trainings, meetings, and program activities
• Awarded with a Certificate of Civic Engagement from the Wildcat Leadership Institute
Science Museum Docent Trainee | Gateway Science Museum Fall 2019
• Facilitated field trip activities for 4th-6th grade students
• Applied questioning strategies to spark children’s curiosity about science
• Developed a science activity for teaching in informal learning environments
Camp Adventure Child & Youth Services
Day Camp Counselor | US Army Garrison - Stuttgart Summer 2019
• Served as day camp counselor for school-aged children from military families
• Provided a variety of high-active, low-active, and educational based learning activities
• Used problem-solving skills while practicing behavior and classroom management strategies
• Developed positive relationships with campers and other center staff
(CAVE) Group Leader | CSU, Chico Fall 2018 to Spring 2019
• Provided ongoing support for volunteers in elementary school classroom settings
• Communicated program information and interacted with volunteers on a regular basis
• Recruited, conducted interviews with, and reviewed documentation of volunteers
• Facilitated conflict resolution among volunteers and placements when assigned
(CAVE) Service Learning Student | CSU, Chico Spring 2018 to Spring 2019
• Completed early field experience in general education and special education classrooms
• Facilitated learning stations with students and guided them as they created art projects
• Utilized behavior reinforcement strategies with students who have special needs
• Prompted and used a picture exchange communication system with a student who is nonverbal
• Assisted teachers with classroom preparation and grading
Campus and Community Involvement
Panhellenic Council
Recruitment Counselor | CSU, Chico Spring 2020
• Educated potential new sorority members on the values of joining a Panhellenic sorority
• Provided support and unbiased guidance to women participating in formal recruitment
• Consulted with Panhellenic Recruitment Committee about solving difficult situations
Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII)
Vice President of Communications | CSU, Chico Fall 2018 to Spring 2019
• Planned, executed, and evaluated all publicity concerning the Zeta Theta chapter of AOII
• Promoted better public relations and relationships between other chapters and the community
• Advised and delegated tasks to the members of the Communications committee
• Created content for and promoted the chapter positively on social media platforms
Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII)
External Philanthropy Chair | CSU, Chico Fall 2017 to Fall 2018
• Planned and led community clean-up events with members of the chapter and other chapters
• Contacted other Greek organizations on campus to collaborate in philanthropy events
• Cooperatively worked with Internal Philanthropy Chair to execute large philanthropy events
• Communicated with chapter members about upcoming community service opportunities
(CAVE) Helping Hands Volunteer | CSU, Chico Fall 2016 to Fall 2017
• Worked with students one-on-one in general education settings to develop self-esteem
• Helped build confidence in students who were experiencing learning challenges
Special PALs Program Volunteer | Atwater, CA Summer 2015
• Assisted and supported peers who have special needs in a special education summer program
• Developed positive relationships with students who have special needs and other volunteers
• Played games/sports, attended field trips, and bonded with students who have special needs
Vacation Bible School Group Leader | Merced, CA Summer 2012 to Summer 2014
• Guided groups of children ranging from ages 5-12 through fun and educational activities
• Facilitated arts and crafts projects in cooperation with Vacation Bible School instructors
• Led song and dance sessions alongside the religion teacher to spark excitement in children
• Supervised active games for children and promoted the act of engaging in physical activities
