Meredith Addie Dickens

madicken@ncsu.edu | 5630 US 421 N, Lillington, NC 27546 | 910.890.0642

Education
B.S. in Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Fall 2015 Spring 2019
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Goodnight Scholars Program Fall 2015 Spring 2019

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

University Scholars Program Fall 2015 Spring 2019

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Work History
Research Intern Summer 2018
LEAP, Washington, D.C.
Collaborated with underperforming schools in the D.C. area
Formulated solutions to the gap in achievement in D.C.
Researched effective methods of supporting lower-tier schools
Camp Counselor Summer 2017
Lillington Parks and Recreation, Lillington, NC
Responsible for supervising fifteen (15) children ages five to twelve (5-12)
Helping with day to day operations of camp
Leading involving activities both indoors and outdoors
Working with other staff to address daily needs of campers

Goodnight Scholars Mentor Fall 2016

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Paired with two Goodnight Scholar freshman and helped them adjust to college
Provided connection to other resources
Organized events to promote sense of belonging+
Communicated weekly to keep contact

Involvement
Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Fall 2015 Spring 2017
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Mentored a 5th and 6th grader
Prepared activities that correlated to life skills
Developed interpersonal skills

Student North Carolina Teacher Association (SNCAE)

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Organized influential speakers to visit meetings
Advocated on campus for education
Served as a liaison between the administration and members