Jessica Harding

Edited articles and information pages, gave feedback on existing content, and wrote my own pieces to appeal to customers and fit in with the style and needs of the company.

I write articles related to travel, food and language learning using SEO, keywords, and web traffic metrics. I also promote the brand through social media.

Planned and managed classes for students of all levels, from children to adults, using modern teaching methods. Created a classroom environment that was supportive, stimulating, and encouraging. Prepared students for the Cambridge Advanced and First Certificate Exam, along with specialized courses for business professionals.

Educated guests on the various wine varietals that we offered on our tasting menu, along with pairing suggestions. Encouraged customers to take home bottles of wine based on their preferences and needs. Organized and staffed events for holidays and private gatherings.

School years 2013-2014, and 2016-2017. Substituted at 6 high schools in various subjects, from Chemistry to Special Education. Spent 9 months as a long-term substitute in two adult special education classes (one for 6 months, another for 3).

Worked with students, aged 3 to 16, on their conversational skills and pronunciation in English. Created my own lesson plans and educational activities to keep students engaged and motivated.

Greeted and checked in guests while handling all reservation changes and monetary transactions including room, tax, and incidentals. I also assisted guests with all requests, concerns and events.

Supervised all floor staff and helped motivate them to perform optimally every day. I ensured that all procedures were followed and inspected the theaters for safety. When needed, I assisted with box office and concession duties. My main responsibilities included managerial paperwork, monetary transactions, projector use, team organization, and efficiency.

Assisted residents of the university apartments with all questions, comments, and concerns. I provided 24 hour On-Call duties that included responding to emergency situations, calling maintenance, dealing with roommate conflicts, etc. I also worked in the office and helped with paperwork. Event planning and hosting was very important to this position, and we tried to bring the students together as a community through these programs.

I studied and received my B.A. in Psychology with the highest honors, meanwhile also writing and editing articles for the sexual health and education website SexInfoOnline associated with the university.

I completed my General Education classes to prepare for UCSB, including completing a final research project in Social Psychology.