Nick R.

Secondary Education and Mathematics Student at Vanderbilt University

Greater New Orleans Region

About

I am a rising sophomore at Vanderbilt University studying Secondary Education and Mathematics, motivated by a deep belief in the power of education to shape confident, thoughtful, and engaged leaders. I thrive in rigorous academic environments that value collaboration, curiosity, and growth, both inside and outside the classroom. I am especially drawn to work centered on mentorship, service, and community-building. Across educational, campus, and professional settings, I value clear communication, thoughtful organization, and creating welcoming environments where people feel supported and encouraged to succeed. I believe meaningful leadership is rooted in listening, accountability, and genuine care for others, and I bring a strong work ethic and people-first mindset to everything I do. Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a career in secondary education, teaching mathematics while actively supporting student leadership. Long term, I aspire to move into school leadership, helping create learning environments where students and educators are empowered to grow, lead, and succeed with a lifelong love of learning.

Experience

  • Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
    • Housing and Residential Experience | Incoming Residential Advisor
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Student Centers | Event Services Associate
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

      - Provided high-level customer service to students, faculty, staff, and external guests, ensuring a welcoming and efficient event experience. - Supported campus events through setup and breakdown of spaces, including tables, chairs, and room configurations, following detailed setup diagrams. - Assisted with event logistics and front desk operations to support daily Student Centers activities. - Communicated clearly and professionally via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, and in-person interactions to provide campus and community information.

    • Montessori Rising Lab | Research Assistant
      Mar 2026 - Jun 2026 · 4 mos

      Montessori Rising is an open source app designed to make authentic Montessori philosophy and methods accessible to educators, parents, and lifelong learners everywhere. Whether you're new to Montessori or deepening your understanding, you'll find a curated collection of videos, resources, and guidance to support your journey.

  • Vanderbilt Student Government (Nashville, TN)
    • Chair of Public Relations
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

      - Lead Vanderbilt Student Government’s public relations and communications efforts across digital and campus platforms. - Create and publish the weekly VSG Newsletter to keep students informed on initiatives, events, and campus updates. - Oversee and publish content on VSG social media accounts and website, maintaining an engaging and consistent online presence. - Create social media graphics and video content promoting VSG initiatives, partnerships, and events. - Collaborate with VSG leadership, campus partners, and student organizations to strengthen outreach and student engagement.

    • Cabinet First-Year Representative
      Sep 2025 - Apr 2026 · 8 mos

      - Serve as one of the primary representatives of the first-year class within the Vanderbilt Student Government, communicating student concerns and feedback in weekly cabinet meetings. - Collaborate with Cabinet members, senators, and committees to develop initiatives and events that enhance the first-year student experience and promote community engagement. - Support and publicize VSG programs and events to increase awareness and participation among first-year students. - Assist executive board and cabinet members in planning and executing VSG events and initiatives for the campus community. - Served on the Election Commission to facilitate the Spring 2026 VSG elections and played a role in the rewriting of the constitution to restructure VSG for the 2026-27 academic year.

  • Kehoe-France Southshore (Metairie, LA · On-site)
    • Summer Camp | STEAM Lead
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      - Designed and implemented engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) lessons tailored for children ages 4 to 13. - Led hands-on activities and projects that encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within a collaborative learning environment. - Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment, managing groups of diverse learners with varying abilities and interests. - Fostered a positive and inclusive camp culture, promoting teamwork, curiosity, and a love for learning, while creating a memorable summer camp experience. - Restructured curriculum and grew the STEAM program to include coding and robotics, a stronger emphasis on the science behind how things work, and more advanced projects for older campers that span several classes.

    • Summer Camp | STEAM Assistant Lead
      Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr

      Assisted the STEAM Lead with planning, organizing, and facilitating daily STEAM-based activities and projects for campers ages 4 to 13.

  • Advancement Intern at Isidore Newman School
    May 2026 - May 2026 · 1 mo

    - Supported the Advancement Office and Newman Archives with preparations for the Jefferson Building Restoration and Modernization. - Cataloged, photographed, relocated, and organized historic plaques, portraits, artwork, awards, class photos, and memorabilia from the Jefferson Building in preparation for restoration work. - Processed archival materials by scanning, renaming, cropping, uploading, and organizing photos, board meeting minutes, Advancement records, files, and other materials for Newman’s digital archives. - Assisted with archival research, organized archival storage areas for relocation, donation, digitization, and preservation, and coordinated the transfer of archival materials to the Newman Archives. - Supported the physical transition of Advancement, Upper School, Head of School, and other office spaces by packing, labeling, moving boxes, preparing furniture, organizing materials, and coordinating with movers. - Created Jefferson Project donor agreements from templates and provided feedback on project emails, presentations, and website materials. - Supported Advancement and Alumni Office events, including Commencement, an athletic signing event, graduate gift preparation, and the Young Alumni Panel.

  • Assistant Bookkeeper at Nola's Lushest Lawns, LLC
    May 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

    - Tracked dates of service, monthly billing, past due information, and credits per customer in a spreadsheet. - Created and sent invoices for each customer per month through the QuickBooks software. - Provided technology support and management for the business office.