[Reagan Anderson] reagananderson15@gmail.com • 850-766-9447 • reagananderson.org
OBJECTIVE An undergraduate student at the University of Florida with a personal and professional desire to create positive changes in vulnerable communities.
EDUCATION B.A. in Sociology [May 2020] B.S in Family, Youth, & Community Sciences Minor: Non-Profit Organizational Leadership University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Grade Point Average 3.9 out of 4.0
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Mentor GNV [Sept. 2017-April 2018] Metcalfe Elementary School, Gainesville, FL •Mentored an at-risk third grade student and advised him on behavior management and academic success. •Refined active listening and interpersonal communication skills. Oak Tree Early Learning Academy [Jan. 2017] 1414 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL •Collaborated with an education specialist to create personalized tutoring plans for students at risk of failing classes. •Tutored elementary students and cultivated positive relationships with them to aide in their emotional and social development.
LEADERSHIP Days of Service Site Leader [2017 - Current] University of Florida, Gainesville, FL • Managed and trained volunteers to assist at a local nonprofit for a community day of service. Brown Center for [Fall 2017 - Current] Leadership & Service Ambassador University of Florida, Gainesville, FL • Educated peers about successful leadership tactics and connected students to volunteer opportunities in the community. • Networked with local nonprofits to implement community days of service.
EXPERIENCE Resident Assistant [Aug. 2017-Current] University of Florida, Jennings Hall; Gainesville, FL •Supervised a floor of 35 new students, organized floor programs, and advised residents on personal and academic issuses. •Confronted and resolved issues on diversity, substance abuse, and academic performance. Undergraduate Research Assistant [Spring 2019] University of Florida, Gainesville, FL •1 of 5 students chosen to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the Family, Youth, & Community Sciences (FYCS) curriculum. •Helped facilitate multiple focus groups with key decision makers in the FYCS Department. •Analyzed qualitative data to determine necessary revisions to increase the effectiveness of the FYCS curriculum for all FYCS undergraduates. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant [Spring 2019] University of Florida, Gainesville, FL •Advised students on projects for the Foundations of Youth Development course. •Assessed students’ work and tutored them if they struggled with the coursework. NGO Study Abroad in India [July 2018] Chennai, Jaipur, Pondicherry, New Delhi, Karaikudi •Explored five different cities in India during a month long study-aborad program. •Engaged in cultural exchanges and visited 15 nonprofits to learn about their management structure and organizational operations. Public Relations Intern [Jan. 2015-April 2016] Sachs Media Group, Tallahassee, FL •Authored multiple news releases to promote attendance of client events. •Pitched news stories to national and local journalists to expand clients’ brand reach.
SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite programs