Lauren Bendheim
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Credentials
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NOLS Wilderness First Aid
NOLS Wilderness MedicineMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid TrainingsMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Infant, Youth, Adult First Aid/AED/CPR
American Red CrossApr, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Alzar School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community and Experiential Advisor
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May 2023 - Present
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NALCAP
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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English Language Assistant
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Oct 2022 - May 2023
Working in multiple classrooms ages five to twelve assisting the students in improving their English conversational skills. Collaborating with various teachers to brainstorm engaging lesson plans for their students in science, social studies, math and ESL weekly. Translating coursework and educational topics from Spanish to English. Skills: Spanish to English · Teaching English as a Second Language · Lesson Planning · Classroom Management · Cross-cultural Communication Skills · Collaborative Work Show less
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Castle Hill Inn - Relais & Chateaux
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
-Provided 4 star Forbes level food and beverage service while maintaining high quality formal table service to over 100+ customers daily -Provided 4 star Forbes level food and beverage service while maintaining high quality formal table service to over 100+ customers daily
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Colby College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Health On Campus Peer Educator
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Works with team members to discuss and analyze the causes of campus-wide wellness concerns• Planned and hosted the yearly "mental health narratives" event which creates a safe space for students to be vulnerable and speak about their experience with mental illness with others on college campuses. •Creates and facilitates weekly engaging workshops to enhance wellness through student participation• Spearheads various independent projects, including organizing and staffing a sexual health event for the college campus of 2000 students to learn about consent, STI testing resources, and contraceptive options Show less
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American Studies Research Assistant
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Sep 2019 - May 2022
Assist the head of the American Studies program at Colby College with course planning, organization, and research. Help build course content and create course websites with embedded resources. Plan social events for the program and other educational events for the majors and minors of the American Studies program.
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Yoga Sculpt Fitness Instructor
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
Co-taught yoga sculpt classes to 5-20 students of colby college twice a week. Created two different workout sequences each week with matching playlists combining HIIT, tabata, yoga, meditation and weights workouts.
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Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Facilitator, Hope’s Place Branch
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Jan 2020 - May 2022
Completed an intensive group facilitator training and led weekly group therapy sessions for children and teens experiencing grief after loss. Included planning activities to process grief through peer support, healing arts, music, dance, and play Completed an intensive group facilitator training and led weekly group therapy sessions for children and teens experiencing grief after loss. Included planning activities to process grief through peer support, healing arts, music, dance, and play
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Mountain Valley Treatment Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Intern
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May 2021 - Oct 2021
Worked as a residential intern with clients ages 13-20 suffering from extreme Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and OCD. Worked as a residential intern with clients ages 13-20 suffering from extreme Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and OCD.
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PLANT CITY - Providence
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hostess and Busser
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Greeted customers, checked reservations, and seated customers using a computerized scheduling system. Worked closely with servers and managers to clear and set tables using intensive sanitizing procedures, organize room decor and seating arrangements, and anticipate the needs of servers and customers Greeted customers, checked reservations, and seated customers using a computerized scheduling system. Worked closely with servers and managers to clear and set tables using intensive sanitizing procedures, organize room decor and seating arrangements, and anticipate the needs of servers and customers
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RI Department of Children Youth and Families
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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Rhode Island for Community and Justice Project Intern
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Working on a pilot project for the Governor's Innovation League to assist the RI Juvenile Hearing Board in Providence, Central Falls, and Pawtucket, expand their capacity, and develop a routine data collection system to illustrate their impact on reducing recidivism among juvenile delinquents. Working in conjunction with Rhode Island for Community Justice and Brown Policy Lab. Working on a pilot project for the Governor's Innovation League to assist the RI Juvenile Hearing Board in Providence, Central Falls, and Pawtucket, expand their capacity, and develop a routine data collection system to illustrate their impact on reducing recidivism among juvenile delinquents. Working in conjunction with Rhode Island for Community Justice and Brown Policy Lab.
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Waterville Junior High School
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Waterville, Maine, United States
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Tutor and Mentor
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Weekly tutoring program for students struggling academically and experiencing trauma in their home lives. Provide emotional support, advice, and a safe space to discuss home life and social struggles at school. Teach math and English concepts, develop organizational skills and assist with homework Weekly tutoring program for students struggling academically and experiencing trauma in their home lives. Provide emotional support, advice, and a safe space to discuss home life and social struggles at school. Teach math and English concepts, develop organizational skills and assist with homework
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Heart O The Hills For Girls
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United States
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Hospitality
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Camp Counselor
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Developed lesson plans and taught campers ages 6-16 to compete in pickleball, basketball, dodgeball, and lacrosse. Responsible for the well-being of 15 campers ages 13 to 14. Provided emotional and physical support and care Developed lesson plans and taught campers ages 6-16 to compete in pickleball, basketball, dodgeball, and lacrosse. Responsible for the well-being of 15 campers ages 13 to 14. Provided emotional and physical support and care
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Lincoln School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Counselor and Teacher's Assistant
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Day camp, for campers ages three to five, framed by the educational techniques of Reggio Emilio, Montessori, and Waldorf. Planned and led daily science experiments, educational art workshops, sensory stations, and outdoor activities Day camp, for campers ages three to five, framed by the educational techniques of Reggio Emilio, Montessori, and Waldorf. Planned and led daily science experiments, educational art workshops, sensory stations, and outdoor activities
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Jim Gillen Teen Center
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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Peer Recovery Coach Intern
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
Holistic after-school program offering group therapy, peer counseling, and art therapy for teens recovering from addiction. Assisted a peer recovery coach in group therapy, art therapy projects, and helping teens work through home issues. Created the first annual Sober Prom, including outreach, marketing, budgeting, and securing suppliers Holistic after-school program offering group therapy, peer counseling, and art therapy for teens recovering from addiction. Assisted a peer recovery coach in group therapy, art therapy projects, and helping teens work through home issues. Created the first annual Sober Prom, including outreach, marketing, budgeting, and securing suppliers
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Heart O The Hills For Girls
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United States
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Hospitality
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Kitchen Staff
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Served in a multi-role position as a busser, server, and runner. Worked with kitchen staff to set, clear, and serve tables for 200 campers for three meals a day. Specifically in charge of attending to campers with dietary restrictions during meal times, informing them of ingredients and serving them food to their specific needs Served in a multi-role position as a busser, server, and runner. Worked with kitchen staff to set, clear, and serve tables for 200 campers for three meals a day. Specifically in charge of attending to campers with dietary restrictions during meal times, informing them of ingredients and serving them food to their specific needs
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Education
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Colby College
Bachelor's degree, Educational Studies, American Studies -
Lincoln School
High School Diploma