Karla Michelle Levering

4261 Vista Walk Lane, Powell, OH 43065 (740) 816-8285 karla.levering@gmail.com

Seeking a position in the field of public health to put into practice my interpersonal abilities, organizational skills, and dependability.
EDUCATION MIAMI UNIVERSITY Oxford, OH
B.S. in Kinesiology & Health expected May 2017, GPA: 3.80
Major: Public Health, Minor: Nutrition
UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA San Ramon, Costa Rica
Study Abroad Spring 2016, GPA: 4.0
HONORS Miami University Honors Program
Deans List (Fall 2013 & 2016), Presidents List (Fall 2015)

EXPERIENCE
2017-Present Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach, Great Miami Valley YMCA Hamilton, OH
Cultivate healthy lifestyles through discussion-based meetings, decreasing incidences of diagnosed diabetes
Develop rapport through communication to create a trusting community that welcomes vulnerability
2016-17 President, Miami University Womens Club Basketball Team Oxford, OH
Organize tournaments, update social media platforms, and attend workshops on leadership skills
Serve as point of contact to problem solve and information share with the team, university, and other schools
2016 Employee Wellness Intern, Great Miami Valley YMCA Hamilton, OH
Envisioned, constructed, and implemented the Employee Wellness Program, Taking Shape in 2016
Collaborated with 9 different branches to customize wellness challenge to meet specific employee needs
2016 Server, Scottys Brewhouse Oxford, OH
Mastered problem-solving and interpersonal skills by meeting needs with exceptional customer service
Developed strong sense of responsibility through regular employment
2014-16 Undergraduate Research Student, Miami University Kinesiology Department Oxford, OH
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Valerie Ubbes (2016)
o Performed a literature review in conjunction with Dr. Valerie Ubbes
o Compiled data to support the idea that school gardens holistically impact school-aged children
Faculty Advisor: Dr. William Berg (2014)
o Conducted experiments pertaining to anticipatory muscle reactions in the field of geriatric reflexes
o Organized the collected information through data input for analysis
2015 Teaching Assistant, Miami University Psychology Department Oxford, OH
Managed biweekly discussion section for freshman in the Introduction to Psychology class
Prepared lesson plans, graded research papers, and directed exam review sessions
2015 Volunteer English Teacher, International Volunteer Headquarters Kandy, Sri Lanka
Prepared daily lesson plans catered to students aged 6-15 writing, speaking, reading and listening activities
Bridged language barriers through creative communication to facilitate English learning

PERSONAL Extensive travel experience in Latin America; Intermediate Spanish proficiency; American Public Health
Association Membership; Active member of Chi Omega Fraternity (Sigma Alpha Chapter); Active member of
Campus Crusade for Christ; Volunteer: Delaware Court Healthcare Center Occupational Therapy Volunteer