Elsa Russell Resume
Elsa Russell
7068 Mayflower Hill Dr ------------
Waterville, ME 04------------
EDUCATION
Colby College, Waterville, ME Bachelor of Arts, May 2022
Majors: English (4.0 GPA) and Global Studies (3.7 GPA), with a concentration in Food Studies
Academic Awards: Deans List (Fall 2019), NESCAC All-Academic (Fall 2019)
Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado International Baccalaureate Diploma, May 2018
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Copy Editor, The Echo, Waterville, ME Winter 2020-Present
Attends biweekly meetings dedicated to the creation of the school newspaper. Specific tasks include reading articles thoroughly to ensure correct grammar and coherency of ideas.
Writer, The Echo, Waterville, ME Winter 2020-Present
Conducts research and interviews with students and locals in order to produce at least one article a week for the school newspaper detailing local news, events, or other relevant information.
Office Assistant, Colby College Dean of Studies Office, Waterville, ME Fall 2019-Present
Assists with projects, marketing, events, and office tasks. Required to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive material.
Full Time Nanny, Private, Boulder, CO Summer 2019
Transported to and from activities, planned meals, facilitated educational activities, and performed light housework such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Farm Restoration, Flatiron Grass-Fed, Boulder, CO Summer 2019
Assisted with the restoration of a historic Boulder farm and planning for a local farm and food startup. Researched recycling and reuse options for recovered materials.
Internship, Teton Waters Ranch, Denver, CO 2015-2017
Assisted with tastings, marketing, finances, and social media management. Learned about starting and growing a company and the food industry.
Teton Therapy Volunteer, Teton Therapy, Teton Valley, ID Summer 2016, Summer 2017
Worked alongside the speech and occupational therapists with clients aged 3 to 18 in hour long sessions.
Swim Coach/ Swim Lessons Teacher, Teton Springs, Victor, ID Summer 2016
Created swim workouts and lesson plans. Was responsible for making sure children aged 3 to 12 were safe in the water.
Fieldwork, Canyon Farms, Tetonia, ID Summer 2017
Performed manual labor including hacking invasive thistle plants and digging up weeds.
Tutor, Private, Driggs, ID Summer 2016
Tutored a six year old boy behind grade level in two hour long sessions once a week. Created engaging lesson plans and educational activities to facilitate learning.
Volunteer, Cyber Seniors, Boulder, CO 2016-2018
Met with senior citizens at an assisted living facility for three hours every Sunday to assist with internet use and other computer technology.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Knight Crew Leader, Fairview High School 2016-2018
This is a program where upperclassmen are selected to mentor and teach a class of incoming freshman throughout their first year at Fairview High School.
Leadership Cabinet, Fairview High School 2017-2018
Leadership Cabinet was a small council of leaders of various grades and backgrounds who worked to make necessary changes in the Fairview High School community.
Cross Country Captain, Fairview High School Cross Country 2017-2018
Responsible for leading a group through warm up, managing team events, advocating for freshman, and creating an inclusive, driven, and fun environment.
Senior Pod Leader, Fairview High School Swim Team 2017-2018
Responsible for organizing team events and fundraising.
National Honor Society, Fairview High School 2016-2018
Participated in various service projects and activities totaling a minimum of 35 hours per semester.
ACTIVITIES AND EXTRACURRICULARS
Varsity Cross Country, Colby College 2018-Present
NESCAC All-Academic Team
Varsity Track and Field, Colby College 2018-Present
Writer, Spoon University Winter 2020-Present
Varsity Cross Country, Fairview High School 2016-2018
Fairview High School Outstanding Cross Country Athlete Award
Senior Team Captain
CHSAA 3 Sport Athlete Recognition
Varsity Track and Field, Fairview High School 2014-2018
Varsity Swim and Dive, Fairview High School 2014-2018
Senior Pod Leader (functions as a captainship role)
OTHER
Proficient in Spanish, Video Editing, and Microsoft Office
Elsa Russell
7068 Mayflower Hill Dr ------------
Waterville, ME 04------------
EDUCATION
Colby College, Waterville, ME Bachelor of Arts, May 2022
Majors: English (4.0 GPA) and Global Studies (3.7 GPA), with a concentration in Food Studies
Academic Awards: Deans List (Fall 2019), NESCAC All-Academic (Fall 2019)
Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado International Baccalaureate Diploma, May 2018
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Copy Editor, The Echo, Waterville, ME Winter 2020-Present
Attends biweekly meetings dedicated to the creation of the school newspaper. Specific tasks include reading articles thoroughly to ensure correct grammar and coherency of ideas.
Writer, The Echo, Waterville, ME Winter 2020-Present
Conducts research and interviews with students and locals in order to produce at least one article a week for the school newspaper detailing local news, events, or other relevant information.
Office Assistant, Colby College Dean of Studies Office, Waterville, ME Fall 2019-Present
Assists with projects, marketing, events, and office tasks. Required to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive material.
Full Time Nanny, Private, Boulder, CO Summer 2019
Transported to and from activities, planned meals, facilitated educational activities, and performed light housework such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Farm Restoration, Flatiron Grass-Fed, Boulder, CO Summer 2019
Assisted with the restoration of a historic Boulder farm and planning for a local farm and food startup. Researched recycling and reuse options for recovered materials.
Internship, Teton Waters Ranch, Denver, CO 2015-2017
Assisted with tastings, marketing, finances, and social media management. Learned about starting and growing a company and the food industry.
Teton Therapy Volunteer, Teton Therapy, Teton Valley, ID Summer 2016, Summer 2017
Worked alongside the speech and occupational therapists with clients aged 3 to 18 in hour long sessions.
Swim Coach/ Swim Lessons Teacher, Teton Springs, Victor, ID Summer 2016
Created swim workouts and lesson plans. Was responsible for making sure children aged 3 to 12 were safe in the water.
Fieldwork, Canyon Farms, Tetonia, ID Summer 2017
Performed manual labor including hacking invasive thistle plants and digging up weeds.
Tutor, Private, Driggs, ID Summer 2016
Tutored a six year old boy behind grade level in two hour long sessions once a week. Created engaging lesson plans and educational activities to facilitate learning.
Volunteer, Cyber Seniors, Boulder, CO 2016-2018
Met with senior citizens at an assisted living facility for three hours every Sunday to assist with internet use and other computer technology.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Knight Crew Leader, Fairview High School 2016-2018
This is a program where upperclassmen are selected to mentor and teach a class of incoming freshman throughout their first year at Fairview High School.
Leadership Cabinet, Fairview High School 2017-2018
Leadership Cabinet was a small council of leaders of various grades and backgrounds who worked to make necessary changes in the Fairview High School community.
Cross Country Captain, Fairview High School Cross Country 2017-2018
Responsible for leading a group through warm up, managing team events, advocating for freshman, and creating an inclusive, driven, and fun environment.
Senior Pod Leader, Fairview High School Swim Team 2017-2018
Responsible for organizing team events and fundraising.
National Honor Society, Fairview High School 2016-2018
Participated in various service projects and activities totaling a minimum of 35 hours per semester.
ACTIVITIES AND EXTRACURRICULARS
Varsity Cross Country, Colby College 2018-Present
NESCAC All-Academic Team
Varsity Track and Field, Colby College 2018-Present
Writer, Spoon University Winter 2020-Present
Varsity Cross Country, Fairview High School 2016-2018
Fairview High School Outstanding Cross Country Athlete Award
Senior Team Captain
CHSAA 3 Sport Athlete Recognition
Varsity Track and Field, Fairview High School 2014-2018
Varsity Swim and Dive, Fairview High School 2014-2018
Senior Pod Leader (functions as a captainship role)
OTHER
Proficient in Spanish, Video Editing, and Microsoft Office