About
Hello!
My name is Rowan, I am a second year at Reed College in Portland, OR, but my home is in Santa Fe, NM. I am an interdisciplinary psychology and religion major, and I hope to move into post-doct... oral research after graduate school.
Throughout high school, I was a peer mentor to younger students who struggled with classes, helping them advocate for themselves among peers and teachers, learning how to use organizational tools/skills, and guiding them through problem sets, essay writing, and study habits. I feel very fortunate that through this program, I was able to develop a lot of trust with my mentees and was told by many of them that they felt they could talk to me about personal troubles that were impeding their academic focus. I believe that along with assisting academically, giving students a space to voice what is occupying their minds will give them the chance to focus on their work.
Throughout my whole life, I have done stage performances. This started with ballet, moved into local theater, community theater, and eventually Shakespearean acting. I am very passionate about the roles I have played (my favorite being Lady Macbeth and Ophelia), as well as the relationships I built in rehearsals.
I am here to be helpful in any way I can, and feel free to reach out!read more
Experience
Hostess
Fire and Hops Gastropub
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Hours alternated from 3-6 nights a week from 5-11.
Answered phone, arranged reservations with custom... ers, greeted and seated customers.
Engaged with customers at the bar while polishing glasses and assisted in serving food as well as clearing tables when my coworkers became overwhelmed.
Actively strived and succeed to make customers feel comfortable and welcome.read more
Peer Mentor/Tutor
ATC Peer Mentor Program
Sep 2018 - May 2021
Guided younger students of middle school and early highschool one day a week in organization and stu... dy habits.
Worked closely one on one with one student per semester.
Taught self-advocating skills and tutored in all enrolled classes.read more
Barista/Waitress
Whoo's Donuts
May 2019 - Dec 2020
Opened and arrange front the house two days a week, as well as working up to 3 additional days.
Man... aged cash flow, tips and daily earnings.
Hosted customers, serving baked goods as well as making espresso drinks.
Learned how to work in high pressure situations, and work with the interests of up to 400 customers a night as well as my coworkersread more
Wait–staff Manager
Dish n’ Spoon Catering
Dec 2015 - Aug 2019
Instructed wait-staff on conduct and professionalism expected.
Created a safe and fun space for wai... t-staff to form relationships with one another and our customers.
Worked closely with the head-chef in prepping food and aided in creating menu design.read more
Teen Attorney
Santa Fe Teen Court
Oct 2018 - May 2019
Alternated roles between defender, prosecutor and judge, representing teens my age for misdemeanor a... nd traffic crimes before a jury of our peers. Held in the Santa Fe First Judicial Courthouse and supervised by acting lawyers.
Worked with teens and families on scheduling and volunteer opportunities.read more