Amanda Timek

Experience

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  Southwest's Super Summer Program

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2013

  Lead Teacher

  I supervised a variety of recreational classes for children aged six to fourteen over a six week periodI attended biweekly meetings with program directors and other coworkers aimed at improving the program.

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  UW-Madison Housing

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Team Member

  I established professional relationships with student supervisors and worked closely with them during rush times, both at the cash register and while preparing meals.I participated in “WiGrow,” a program designed to connect student employees with supervisors, and to inform student employees how skills learned at Gordon’s can be applied to other aspects of life.

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  Ganetzky Lab, UW Madison

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2015

  Student Lab Assistant

  I independently maintained and archived ~300 drosophila stocks, along with placing food orders for drosophila.I attended weekly meetings with my supervisor to problem solve issues related to health of stocks as well as repaired stocks that had low numbers of flies.

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  Peet's Coffee

  May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Student Supervisor

  I provided efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated effective teamwork during rush times.I was responsible for withdrawing and depositing cash during opening and closing shifts, along with maintaining proper cash register amounts.I supervised student employees to ensure smooth operations of coffee and wine bar.

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  Madison School and Community Recreation

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Program Leader

  I coordinated and led a daily afternoon program with another program leader for a group of 15 fifth grade students attending summer school, planned program activities, implemented conflict resolution strategies.I participated in daily meetings with other program leaders to establish a fun and safe place for children involved in the program.

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  UW Department of Psychiatry

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  I performed data entry and follow up questionnaires for participants in the study.I assisted in MRI simulations and administered surveys to participants designated to one of three groups: control, trauma-exposed control, or PTSD.

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  UW Department of Psychology

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Psychology Peer Mentor

  I provided support and advice to 14 first semester students via email, small group meetings, and individual meetings.I planned and implemented large group meetings for 30+ attendees with five other peer mentors.I attended weekly meetings with peer mentor program leaders and five other mentors to discuss important articles, practice role play, and check status of mentor-mentee relationships.

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  Wisconsin Early Autism Project

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Behavioral Therapy Technician

  I provided one on one Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to children aged three to seven. I served as an assistant teacher in preschool and elementary school settings, helping students with basic reading, math, and social skills.

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  AmeriCorps NCCC

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Member

  I collaborated with a team of 11 other individuals on service projects throughout the Southern Region pertaining to disaster relief, urban and rural development, infrastructure improvement, energy conservation, and environmental stewardship.