Resume_Addison Coryell
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Resume_Addison Coryell

Peace Corps Volunteer, Youth in Development Coordinator, Guatemala, November, 2019-March, 2020
Worked in middle schools in Guatemala teaching life skills to youth, (topics covering identity, leadership, sexual health education, and how to prevent abuse/addiction of drugs and alcohol)
Worked at the Department of Education of my assigned region
Coordinated with directors to meet the needs of the communities
Lesson planned
Worked in Spanish
Training adults to work with youth
Build personal and professional relationships in the community
Turn in monthly reports to host-country counterparts and Peace Corps with information regarding work that had been completed

Intern, Trestle Gallery, Brooklyn NY, May 2018-August 2018
Help maintain gallery and open studio space
Help with office tasks to prepare for upcoming art exhibits and current exhibits Make posts to social media accounts, primarily Instagram.
Assist in deinstallation and installation of shows.

Intern, Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, January 2019-May 2019 Install/de-install professional shows from visiting artists
Attend invigilation hours and ensure the safety of the artwork/gallery during open hours
Research current and future artists showing at the gallery and develop programs pertaining to current and upcoming shows Answer questions visitors may have

Brother of Kappa Pi, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2017-present Attend annual event, Very Special Arts
Attend art gallery openings as well as submit artwork to shows

Hostess, Rocktown Kitchen, Harrisonburg, VA, August 2018-January 2019 Maintained hostess stand
Provided at-door customer service, answered questions
Presented menus
Communicated with management, servers, and kitchen to ensure restaurant logistics were clearly communicated Took carry-out orders
Bussed tables

Hostess, Ellen�s Stardust Diner, Times Square, Manhattan, NY, June 2018-August 2018 Maintained hostess stand
Provided at-door customer service, answered questions
Presented menus
Communicated with management to ensure restaurant logistics were clearly delivered

Volunteer, Students Helping Honduras (SHH), El Progresso, Honduras, James Madison University, 2015-2019, & Haddonfield Memorial High School, 2012-2015
Work with people ranging from 3 years old to adults
Visited Honduras six times since 2013 to help build schools
Fundraise $15k & Recruit Assistant-lead trips to Honduras

Teaching Assistant, Y.A.L.E. School, Cherry Hill, NJ, 2016-2017
Help head teacher
Give one to one attention to students with behavioral issues, also took behavioral data
Cello Teacher, in-home instruction, Haddonfield, NJ, 2012-2016, Harrisonburg, VA, Sept-December, 2018 Responsible for teaching all phases of music curriculum
Individual instruction


Skills:
Advanced Spanish oral and written skills Strong oral and written communication skills Advanced art/design skills
Intermediate-Level jewelry making experience Strong leader
Adaptable
Very fast learner
Proficient in Apple software
Proficient in Microsoft
Accomplished cellist


Awards, Honors, Accomplishments, Shows:
John Fithian Tatem Memorial Scholarship
The Foundation for Educational Opportunity Scholarship
All South Jersey Orchestra (SJBODA) 2008-2015
Founder and President of Students Helping Honduras�s Haddonfield High School Chapter, Haddonfield, NJ Bradshaw Art Award, May 2015
ArtWorks Gallery Show, Art+, January 17-Febryary 11, 2018
ArtWorks Juried Undergraduate Show, April 16-April 26, 2018
President, Students Helping Honduras at JMU, May 2018-May 2019
ArtWorks Gallery Show, Process of painting,