Lauren New
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student with leadership and community-focused experiences. Employment as a barista, camp counselor, and lifeguard manager have fostered skills such as communication, behavioral observation, teamwork, and and adaptability to ever changing environments. Looking to apply strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for psychology and neuroscience in an undergraduate research setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Counselor
Thrive
Knoxville, TN
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging activities and lesson plans for children aged 5-12, fostering a love for learning
- Supported reading, writing, and math skills for children facing academic challenges, enhancing their confidence
- Picked up students from school and brought them to the program site
- Ensured the safety and well-being of students during field trips and off-site activities
Summer Camp Counselor
Connect Ministries
Watkinsville, GA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Traveled weekly with a team to communities along the East Coast to deliver remarkable week-long day camp programs at local churches
- Tailored Bible study lessons to accommodate the different energy levels, personality types, and learning styles of different camper groups
- Supervised daily outdoor activities and games for diverse groups of children, ensuring safety and engagement
- Coordinated timely transitions between scheduled activities to ensure that campers arrived at their next location on time
Barista
K Brew
Knoxville, TN
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated coffee brewing equipment efficiently to meet customer demand
- Maintained a clean workspace and environment to ensure that daily operations went smoothly
- Demonstrated patience, adaptability, and a positive attitude while serving a large amount of customers daily
Day Camp Counselor
Rowan Cabarrus YMCA
Concord, NC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate attendance and supervision to ensure that all campers were accounted for at all times
- Promoted a safe environment by closely watching camper interactions and proactively prevented or resolved conflict between campers
- Communicated important updates regarding camper behavior and incidents during shift changes to ensure coordination between counselors
- Adapted activities and lesson plans to meet the developmental and academic needs of children aged 5-7
Lifeguard Manager
Carolina Pool Management Group
Concord, NC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Served as a liaison between patrons and management by communicating feedback and recommending improvements
- Developed schedules to optimize coverage and maintain efficient pool operations
- Monitored facility cleanliness and equipment functionality, reporting maintenance issues promptly
- Ensured that all pool patrons were safe and accounted for at all times, both in the pool & on pool premises
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC05-2023
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability to Changing Environments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Behavioral Observation and Communication
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
Timeline
After School Counselor
Thrive
09.2025 - 05.2026
Summer Camp Counselor
Connect Ministries
05.2025 - 08.2025
Barista
K Brew
10.2024 - 05.2025
Day Camp Counselor
Rowan Cabarrus YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024
Lifeguard Manager
Carolina Pool Management Group
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Tennessee
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School