Julia Schuurman

Julia Schuurman

2036 Radcliff Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

(289)-659-4704, julia.sureman02@gmail.com

Relevant Skills and Experience

INDWELL COMMUNITY HOMES 

Internship Placement

Shadowed an apartment support worker in her daily affairs
Attended learning sessions about affordable housing, urban planning, and community engagement
Built relationships with tenants who take advantage of Indwell’s housing and support services
Attended staff meetings assessing Indwell’s needs and progress

COUNTRYSIDE CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTRE, Summer 2019

Counselor

Supervised assigned cabin (both children and adults with special needs), day and night
Led and supervised various camp activities
Thought on my feet to ensure a positive environment for campers, de-escalated conflict/homesickness/etc.
Greeted parents of assigned cabin, responded to questions and concerns
Registered/deregistered campers, filled out incident reports when needed

REFUGEE EDUCATION CENTER, August 2018 – May 2019

Tutor

Taught students English language skills
Led students in various STEAM (science, technology, english, art, math) activities 
Wrote daily reports on students’ behavior and progress
Built relationships with students and helped them improve according to their individual needs 

FRESH THYME FARMER’S MARKET, October 2019 – July 2020

Courtesy Clerk/Cashier 

Worked cash, checked out customers and their groceries
Various maintenance tasks 
Various stocking, packaging, and organizing of products
Greeted customers, responded to their questions and concerns, provided customer service

541 EATERY AND EXCHANGE, Summer 2018

Front of House 

Greeted customers, took orders, collected payments
Brought food to tables, cleared and cleaned tables 
Washed dishes
Restocked food, drinks, and supplies
Prepared beverages

Education

GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN HIGH – Grades 10-12

HAMILTON DISTRICT CHRISTIAN HIGH – Grade 9