Maya Shavelsky

Maya Shavelsky

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at Tulane University

  • Education

    • Tulane University

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Psychology & Early Childhood Education

      Activities and Societies: GPA: 3.92/4.0 Sigma Delta Tau, Dat Dance Crew, Swim4Success, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society

    • Newton South High School

      2019 - 2023

      Activities and Societies: GPA: 3.88/4.0 (unweighted) Varsity Dance Team (captain winter 2022, fall 2023)

  • Experience

    • JCC Greater Boston

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2023
      Teaching Assistant

      Provided support for lead teacher of afterschool program once a week. Organized and led educational, artistic, and recreational activities for small groups of 1–5 year-olds. Enjoyed making connections with young children and watching their growth.

    • Camp Kingswood

      Jun 2023 - now

      Achieved Red-Cross Lifeguard certification, AED certification.Taught waterskiing, wakeboarding, junior lifeguarding, swimming, paddle boarding, and canoe/kayaking to 8–15-year-old campers of all levels. Supervised, ensured safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being for 11–13-year-old campers for seven weeks.Planned, led, implemented theme-based evening activities for 65 children and made sure they were safe and happy.

      • Watersports Instructor

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Summer Camp Counselor

        Jun 2023 - now
    • Israeli-American Council (IAC)

      Feb 2024 - May 2024
      Activism Ambassador Fellow

      Chosen student leader, pro-Israel activist, and community developer provided with the prestigious opportunity to share my passion for Israel, amplify my own activist strategies, and serve as a living bridge between Israel and the campus community as a national pro-Israel campus leader by organizing interactive and educational events, campaigns, and “actionable items”, and creating partnerships with other student organizations to strengthen the Jewish and Zionist communities on campus and beyond.

    • Joanne Langione Dance Center

      May 2024 - now
      Studio Assistant

      Assisted in administrative work in preparation for major events such as recitals and conventions.Led dancers ages 5-14 in warm-ups and substituted dance classes.

    • Sigma Delta Tau

      May 2024 - now

      Planned chapter-wide sisterhood events for 200 sisters to facilitate bonding between sisters. Collaborated with local businesses to provide services for events. Led my chapter in participation of Greek Groove, a school-wide philanthropy event. Raised over $6,000 for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Center. Choreographed a dance performed in front of 1,800 students.

      • Director of Sisterhood

        Dec 2024 - now
      • Greek Groove Chair

        May 2024 - Dec 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EEC Licensure

      Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
      Jun 2023
    • Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maya Shavelsky
      Dean's List - Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Reading Tutor

      Issued by STAIR on Jan 2024
      STAIRAssociated with Maya Shavelsky
    • Assistant Instructor

      Issued by Joanne Langione Dance Center on Sept 2018
      Joanne Langione Dance CenterAssociated with Maya Shavelsky
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Newton South Preschool on Sept 2019
      Newton South PreschoolAssociated with Maya Shavelsky
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Young Audiences Charter School - Lawrence D. Crocker on Aug 2023
      Young Audiences Charter School - Lawrence D. CrockerAssociated with Maya Shavelsky