Jay Ward
Newland
Summary
New graduate with background in public health and youth development. Demonstrated ability to create positive and inclusive learning spaces, facilitating personal and community growth. Proficient in mentoring, program development, and communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
YMCA Youth Development Intern & Worker
Williams Ymca Of Avery County
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with internship advisor to create educational summer camp curriculum, based around academic regression prevention
- Mentored Elementary aged students in both the afterschool program and summer camp, enriching elementary students' emotional, academic, social, and physical growth
- Developed weekly lesson plans that adhered directly to NC educational standards, ensuring the plans meet grant requirements
- Led the Freedom Trail Afterschool site- ~20 elementary students and 2-4 staff counselors, each weekday
Twitch Streaming Intern
Appalachian State University
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Led weekly Twitch livestreams promoting mental health awareness and student support
- Acted as the primary line of communication between WPS Staff advisor and other university staff, greeting and instructing guests with professionalism and enthusiasm
- Developed relevant talking points each week, with prompts and questions tailored to the guest or topic of discussion
- Created clips from stream recordings to be posted on social media, to give students essential school resource information
WeCARE Student Leader
Appalachian State University
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered various student wellness presentations across campus; topics included sexual health + sexual assault prevention, physical health, stress management, and safe substance use
- Organized and developed campus-wide events based in public health topics- students were responsible for contacting other faculty, creating advertisements, reserving a space, and scheduling the event. Events included sexual health promotion, campus safety, flu shot clinics, and de-stress activities for finals.
- Led various Wellness and Prevention Services information tables throughout service period, talking to other students and advertising resources
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Appalachian State University
Boone12-2025
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid
- Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid certified
- Anticipated Certified Peer Support Specialist certification
- Customer service and communication skills
- Computer literacy and software
- Trauma-informed care
- Public speaking
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
YMCA Youth Development Intern & Worker
Williams Ymca Of Avery County
08.2024 - Current
Twitch Streaming Intern
Appalachian State University
04.2022 - 03.2024
WeCARE Student Leader
Appalachian State University
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Appalachian State University