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Dance Teacher
I began teaching dance to children ages 3-16 in high school, and have continued through college. I Taugh children a range of dance styles, as well as the backstage ropes of the theater and dance world. I worked to inspire my students to want to learn new dance steps, and to want to perform. This is an example of athority vs. leadership. I worked as a leader, not soley as an authority figure. -
Dance Spirit Captain
I became the Spirit Captain of the Gerri Stretz Professional Dance Center Competition Team at the start of the competition season. My responsibilities included keeping team spirit high, as well as organizing a buddy program between the older and younger members of the competition team. -
Youth Group Core Team Leader
I became a core team member of the St. Catherine Laboure Youth Group after graduating high school and still am today. I work with high school students in developing their faith on an individual level. I help lead plan and lead retreats as well. -
Risk Management Chair
I became Risk Manager of the Zeta Tau Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. My responsibilities included looking after the well being of each chapter member, as well as educating the chapter on the topics of hazing, drugs and alcohol, and personal wellness. I managed mixor monitors and our events as well. I faced many adaptive chalenges, as the needs of each individual member were all very different. With the loss of a sister, I helped my chapter deal with greivance and plan support groups. -
Sisterhood Development Co-Chair
I took on the role of Sisterhood Development Co Chair when the position needed to be filled. My responsibilities included preparing for a new member education plan, as well as planning and executing a Bid Day celebration. I was able to be present among the new members, and they viewed me as a leader, but also as a member of the chapter. I was able to help them take care of problems as they arose and did not just fix all of their problems for them. -
Christmas on Campus Core Team Member
I became involved with the Christmas on Campus event at Loyola University Chicago. This event is a Chistmas party for children of inner-city schools. The children are paired with a student buddy who keeps them company as the play games, do crafts, and watch performances. I helped plan and organize the event, but acted mainly as the Decorations Chair. I was in charge of creating an enviornment safe, yet interesting for children to enjoy. I worked with a committee, who helped make the decorations. -
Archon
I am Archon, or President, of the Zeta Tau Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma. My responsibilities include guiding the chapter in our mission, as well as making sure the chapter is operating in the correct manner. I act as an influential member of the chapter in striving to reach our common goals and philanthropic endeavors. This distiguishes power from progress I am motivating the other leaders and members to participate and reach our goals, not just delegating. -
Archon Continued
There is a balance needed in leadership. The switch from hero to artist is a large part of this. A hero has a formal title, is set in his/her ways, and is the only one who will solve a problem a right way. An artist works with members and keeps an open mind when setbacks arise. Although I have a formal title, I do realize that I need to work creatively and interdependently with chapter members in reaching our goals. I need to confidently be willing to leave my comfort zone & seek insight.
