UPWARD BOUND

MARS HILL COLLEGE

TUTOR/MENTOR APPLICATION
Personal Information
Name:____Taylor_______Anne________Hinson______________Taylor____________
First Middle Last Preferred nickname
Sex: Female [ x] Male [ ] E-mail Address:_taylor.anne.hinson@gmail.com________
Local/Campus Address: ___149 Citadel Drive, Apt G, Cullowhee, NC 28723_______
Local Phone Number: ____(919)306-0173__________
Permanent/Parent Address: _________2115 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516__
Permanent Phone Number: ______(919)306-0193____
Social Security Number: ______237-676-198_______
Educational Information
Current Student Classification: Freshman [ ] Sophomore [ ] Junior [ ] Senior [ ] Graduate [x ]
Institution attending/attended: ____(Undergraduate):Elon University 2004-2008, (Graduate):
Western Carolina University 2009-Current______
Area of study: _B.A Art (Ceramics), Spanish, Human Services, M.A.T Teaching English to Speakers
of Other Languages____ Cumulative GPA:__Elon University; 3.1, Western Carolina University: 3.5

Please list all other institutions (beginning with high school) that you have attended:
Institution Dates attended Field of study Degree(s) received

 Chapel Hill High School-Chapel Hill, NC-High School Diploma, 2004

 Elon University-Elon, NC-B.A. Art (Ceramics) Minors: Spanish Human Services, 2008
 La Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Peru-Lima, Peru (Semester Abroad) 2007
 Western Carolina University-Cullowhee, NC-M.A.T. Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, In Progress

Work and/or Military Experience (or attach a resume of your work experience)
Employer Dates employed Job Title Duties

Please see attached resume.

Thank you.

Other Information and Certifications

List any current certifications such as first aid, etc.: First Aid, CPR (Adult)

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal or illegal activities? Please describe: No

Please check your swimming proficiency:

Can’t swim [] Beginner [] Intermediate [] Advanced [x]
Certified lifeguard [x] Date of certification: WSI [] Date of certification:
Note: Currently expired, however, a challenge recertification opportunity exists before the position
start date.
Experience
Please describe your experience working with teens and/or any other experience you have that may
be relevant to this position. In addition, please offer any information you would like us to consider as
we are making hiring decisions. You may also attach a resume, but your resume will not substitute
for the narrative in this section.
I am startled recently, when asked to reflect upon my experience working with teens, I have quite a
bit of it! I worked as a lifeguard for eight years, the last three as Pool Supervisor. I supervised a
lifeguard staff of 20-30 teenagers for three years. Managing their schedules, rotations as well as
supervising their job performance, providing conflict resolution and ensuring that each and everyone
lived up their potential as appropriate within the setting.

I followed up my lifeguarding experiences with a year volunteering with the AmeriCorps ACCESS
program. I served at El Centro Hispano in Durham, North Carolina as the Latino Youth Education
Liaison. I co-lead a youth leadership development group for at-risk Latino youth, ran a bilingual
tutoring program for at-risk Latino children and youth grades PreK-12 as well as directed a summer
camp for at-risk Latino children ages 5-11. Through my work with the youth leadership development
group, I coordinated programming for the youth as well as mentored several students in their schools
work and organized a gang prevention/intervention youth forum for 50 Durham youth. In addition to
maintaining the tutoring program in place, I developed a summer school program for Latino children
with licensed Exceptional Children educators working in the Durham and Wake county school
districts. Through the coordination and implementation of the summer program, I sought out teenage
volunteers to provide campers with opportunities commonly unavailable to Latino children living in
the Durham area through field trips and enrichment opportunities such as Interpretive Dance with the
American Dance Festival.

The last few years have afforded me the opportunity to work with youth in a variety of settings. I
have played the part of mentor, tutor, confidant, group leader and now pursue my new role in which I
hope to combine all of these: teacher. I am currently perusing my Masters of Arts in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Statement of Consent, Authorization, and Release

To be signed by every applicant seeking employment
I understand that in connection with the application process the Mars Hill College Upward Bound program may
request information from my past employers, educational institutions I have attended, personal references, and any
public or private agencies that have issued me either a professional or vocational certification or license. I also
understand that such investigation may include a review of my credit history and any criminal records I may have
incurred. I request, authorize, and consent to the release of any and all such information to the Mars Hill College
Upward Bound Program consistent with all state and federal laws, and hereby release and hold harmless every
person or entity that communicates such information to the Mars Hill College Upward Bound Program in good faith
and without malice from any and all claims of liability of any type whatsoever.
Signature _________Taylor Anne Hinson______________________ Date____3/23/2010_________

Please return the application to the UB office or mail directly to:

Upward Bound, PO Box 1839, Mars Hill, NC 28754
For Additional Information: 888-230-5643