Kearney Palas
Gloucester,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer for Samaritan's Purse
Union Baptist Church
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Organized and packed goods for Samaritan's Purse
- Helped lead events at church to pack the shoeboxes
National Honor Society
Gloucester High School
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Volunteered 40 hours a year
- Attended and volunteered at community-wide events
Piano Teacher
Private Lessons
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments
- Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities
Captain of Varsity Girls Tennis Team
Gloucester High
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Led practices
- Recruited 14 girls to the team
- Led fundraisers
- Designed and sold t-shirts
Beta Club
Gloucester High School
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Volunteered 20 hours a year
- Volunteered at community wide events
Class President
Gloucester High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Raised funds for junior class activities, including prom and graduation ceremonies, by coordinating successful fundraisers
- Increased student involvement in school initiatives by creating opportunities for collaboration on projects and events
- Collaborated with other class officers to develop strategies for improving overall student satisfaction within the school community
Spanish Honor Society
Gloucester High School
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Organized and volunteered at events aimed to spread Spanish culture and language across the school
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2028
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA06.2024
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Group and individual instruction
- Organization
- Leadership
- Creativity
Timeline
Piano Teacher
Private Lessons
08.2023 - 08.2024
Beta Club
Gloucester High School
06.2023 - 06.2024
Captain of Varsity Girls Tennis Team
Gloucester High
02.2023 - 06.2024
Class President
Gloucester High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
National Honor Society
Gloucester High School
06.2022 - 06.2024
Spanish Honor Society
Gloucester High School
06.2021 - 06.2024
Volunteer for Samaritan's Purse
Union Baptist Church
09.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Virginia
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School