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Ahnia Leary - Haley

New Orleans

Summary

Highly passionate writer, children's educational tutor, spoken word performer, pianist, and creator of all things that engage the arts with one's body, mind, and soul. Empathy born through surviving Katrina and the duality of growing up in a single parent household. I have had the opportunity to develop a range of skills through serving as president of Loyola's Black Student Union, Chaplain of the Eta Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Co-Chief Editor of Meraki Literary Magazine, Social Justice Scholar, curriculum creator for Nyansa Non-Profit Organization, etc. The culmination of these experiences have given me skills in hands-on children's mentorship, leadership, empowerment, and creativity that I hope will make me a well versed candidate to serve and uplift your organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Instructor

Private/ McKinley Studios
02.2025 - Current
  • Developed tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles, while Implementing engaging teaching methods to enhance student understanding and retention of music theory, sight reading/composition, cultural context, and performance
  • Blending a range of artistic mediums such as spoken word, fashion, therapy, etc to create a well rounded understanding of music and creativity


Daycare Teacher

A Child's First Steps
02.2025 - 07.2025


  • Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting emotional growth and conflict resolution among children.
  • Facilitated engaging activities, encouraging creativity and teamwork in diverse group settings.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate curriculum aligned with educational standards, trained new staff members

Nyansa Classical Community
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed poetry for program curriculum based on classical Greek Mythology stories.

Sucre
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked as a hostess and barista, serving high end desserts, beverages, and interacting with guests from all over the world. Developed communication and leadership skills for long lasting relationships. Traveled to both store locations, balancing similar and varying policies and customer demographics.

Whelan Children's Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Presently known as a branch of the Holy Name of Jesus School. Assisted in childcare efforts for infants beginning at 7 months, up to young children of 6 years old. Organized meal times, enrichment activities, nurturing down time, and tutoring to assist with literacy and academic development.

Greenseed Vegan
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Served as a hostess and cashier in historical 3rd Ward Houston, Texas. Developed understanding of naturalistic solutions to health disparities specifically within minority communities.

Chick-fil-A
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Served as a hostess and cashier, introduction to developing strong customer service skills and conflict resolution.

Education

Bachelor - English with a focus in Creative Writing

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans
05.2023

Skills

  • Arc Gis Online Mapping Software
  • Microsoft word, power point, and introductory level excel
  • Intermediate-Advanced Piano
  • Event Coordination
  • Public Speaking/Spoken Word Performance
  • Beginner Spanish Speaking/Written Comprehension

Timeline

Piano Instructor

Private/ McKinley Studios
02.2025 - Current

Daycare Teacher

A Child's First Steps
02.2025 - 07.2025

Nyansa Classical Community
10.2022 - 05.2023

Sucre
06.2022 - 02.2023

Whelan Children's Center
09.2019 - 03.2020

Greenseed Vegan
06.2015 - 08.2015

Chick-fil-A
06.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor - English with a focus in Creative Writing

Loyola University New Orleans
Ahnia Leary - Haley