Tessa Kochert
Glen Ellyn
Summary
Dynamic, detail-oriented administrative professional and student-athlete with a proven track record at DePauw University. Developed strong instructional and organizational abilities in educational environments, excelling in facilitating student learning and engagement. Possesses strong communication and creative problem-solving skills, adaptable to various spaces. Seeking to transition into teaching, leveraging these transferable skills to make meaningful impact on today's youth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
DePauw University
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in event planning by coordinating schedules and participant communication.
- Executed document preparation tasks, including formatting reports and creating presentations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance office workflows and improve overall productivity.
- Performed data entry tasks with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in databases.
Teaching Assistant
DePauw University
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in lesson preparation, ensuring materials aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty to enhance understanding of course concepts.
- Collaborated with teachers to design and deliver instructional activities tailored to student needs.
- Conducted individual and group tutoring sessions, reinforcing learning and promoting academic growth.
Educational Studies Assistant Journal Editor
DePauw University
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive style guide for editorial consistency across publications.
- Facilitated communication between writers and editors to streamline the revision process.
- Evaluated content for alignment with educational trends and best practices.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
Counselor
Camp Henry
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels per week.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies And Communication
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN08-2026
Skills
- Adaptable and resilient
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Public speaking and strategic communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Social-emotional learning training
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
DePauw University
09.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
DePauw University
01.2025 - Current
Educational Studies Assistant Journal Editor
DePauw University
09.2024 - 08.2025
Counselor
Camp Henry
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies And Communication
DePauw University