Connor Dolson

Manager of Capstone Programs at JA of Central VA
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Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager of Capstone Programs
      • Jun 2018 - Present

      ● Design a program of community volunteer recruitment to ensure a steady supply of volunteers for the JA Finance Park program, an on-site digital budgeting simulation for high school students. ● Collaborate closely with the Director of Capstone Programs to design the new JA Career Compass program, an on-site career exploration experience for middle school students. ● In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am helping the office transition to remote-working using the GSuite, Slack, and… Show more ● Design a program of community volunteer recruitment to ensure a steady supply of volunteers for the JA Finance Park program, an on-site digital budgeting simulation for high school students. ● Collaborate closely with the Director of Capstone Programs to design the new JA Career Compass program, an on-site career exploration experience for middle school students. ● In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am helping the office transition to remote-working using the GSuite, Slack, and Social Media platforms and helped organize effective strategies to continue our work supporting teachers and students online. Show less

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor - various levels/positions
      • Jun 2008 - Present

      Orkney Springs, VA ● Leadership and Administration Intern: Manage money from donations and coordinate petty cash. Attend community meetings to gather and publish calendars for the whole program to use in scheduling. Take responsibility for the camping program whenever the Director is away from the campus. ● Program Director (Art Camp): Work behind the scenes to coordinate the camp schedule, all daily events and the general running of a summer camp. Act as the primary face of the camp to campers. ● Artist in… Show more ● Leadership and Administration Intern: Manage money from donations and coordinate petty cash. Attend community meetings to gather and publish calendars for the whole program to use in scheduling. Take responsibility for the camping program whenever the Director is away from the campus. ● Program Director (Art Camp): Work behind the scenes to coordinate the camp schedule, all daily events and the general running of a summer camp. Act as the primary face of the camp to campers. ● Artist in Residence (Music and Drama Camp): Guide the campers in their design process for the stage musical including: backdrops, props, costumes, and other visual aspects of such a performance. ● Cabin Counselor (various camps): Focus on the campers in my cabin. Attend to their physical and emotional safety. Help instill the camp message of love and acceptance on a small scale. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Social Studies Teacher - department lead teacher
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

      Richmond, Virginia Area ● Collaborate within and across departments to design and implement curriculum, assess student learning, and revise teaching methods in light of assessment evidence. ● Connect with students, families, on-site support staff, and community mentors to support student learning. ● Subjects taught: World History II, World Geography, Economics and Personal Finance, International Baccalaureate Virginia and United States History, International Baccalaureate History of the Americas.

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

      Richmond, Virginia, United States ● Establish a database of contacts in the Richmond area to facilitate the acquisition of archival material and connect with local nonprofits. ● Create guide videos to help website visitors access the digital archive effectively.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Intern with the Volunteer Coordinator
      • Jan 2011 - Feb 2011

      San Francisco Bay Area ● Design, film and edit a documentary about the value of internships at cultural institutions in the Bay Area by interviewing current and past interns about their experiences. ● Assist various departments with short term projects (ex: building example toys for a traveling exhibit, distributing visitor surveys, working at the Exploratorium After Dark, an event for adult visitors).

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Family Learning Project Intern
      • Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

      Greater Boston Area ● Contribute to the redesign of the Exhibit section of the U.S.S. Constitution website. ● Research institutions who share similar values and goals with the Museum and make first contact with the appropriate staff at those institutions.

Education

  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    Master of Teachin, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2013 - 2014
  • Bennington College
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Education and History through the use of Music and Technology
    2008 - 2012

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