Maddie Bouldin
Dedicated COS (Circle of Support) Leader experienced in facilitating student support and developing strategies for special needs education. Fostered collaboration with staff and ensured reliable progress for students through effective communication and organization. Managed multiple schedules as a compassionate babysitter, building long-term relationships with families while ensuring children's well-being. Operated small business focused on cookie decorating and marketing, implementing cost-saving measures and enhancing product quality to boost brand awareness and customer loyalty.
Work History
COS (Circle of Support) Leader
1 Year 11 Months- Facilitated weekly meetings to help multiple students line their week up.
- Developed strategies to keep students with special needs on track with their schoolwork more efficiently.
- Communicated weekly and had quarterly meetings with the IDEAL staff to check in on students.
Babysitter
2 Years 11 Months- Supervised children's activities, took one of my babysitting kids to soccer practice 2-3 times every week.
- I now have multiple families that I regularly babysit for consistently.
- Organized 2 kids' schedules (1 year and 9 year old) for 3 nights and 4 days.
Small Business Owner
6 Years 11 Months- As my business is decorating cookies, I have learned how to improve my abilities and enhance my cookie and icing recipes.
- Learned how to run a small business while in high school and college.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to improve profit margins without sacrificing quality.
- Oversaw inventory management , ensuring optimal stock levels and product availability.
IDEAL Camp Counselor
1 Year- In charge of keeping data to learn about different special needs students to see if they would be a good fit for the IDEAL program at Lipscomb.
- Coaching and observing how each student operates on a daily basis and how they carry out everyday activities.
- Lead a team throughout the week to teach them what college is like while participating in volunteer projects and different activities throughout the week.
Volunteer
1 Year- Categorized various food products for efficient inventory management.
- Assembled boxes to be used to pack.
- Packed boxes and weighed them to ensure they did not go over a certain weight.
- Did this in May 2 years in a row.
Volunteer
2 Years 11 Months- Volunteered at a house that is open to single moms who can come to live and not have to worry about finding a place for their baby.
- We helped organize clothes for the babies.
- Assisted in yard work and cleaning around the house.
Intern
I was able to work with an Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapist at a children's therapy center.
Assisted in implementing daily activities for children with special needs.
Engaged children in educational and recreational activities to promote development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
- Trish Hodgson Scholarship Recipient: Faculty/Staff picked
- Junior representative of the KIN champions program in the Exercise Science department.
- 3.61 GPA