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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jo Kelly

Swarthmore

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven student with a strong background in curriculum design and coaching, honed through impactful roles at the University of Pennsylvania and Swarthmore Swim Club. Proven ability to develop engaging programs and effectively manage logistics, fostering athlete growth and success in competitive environments. Skilled in research methods and time management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Writer

34th Street Magazine
Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
  • Write album reviews, concert reviews, and opinion pieces for a premier arts and culture magazine in Philadelphia.
  • Coordinate with editors and designers to publish pieces.
  • Attend weekly meetings to communicate with staff and executive board.

Netter Center Volunteer

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Designed games and water safety lessons.
  • Coached swimmers one-on-one in water safety and basic swimming skills.
  • Researched pedagogical methods for reducing white saviorism in volunteer work.
  • Designed curriculum informed by research.

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Swarthmore Swim Club
Swarthmore
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Designed swim practices and implemented them.
  • Coached over 20 kids per practice.
  • Assisted in the logistics of swim meets.

Special Olympics Volunteer

Special Olympics PA Delaware County
Springfield
01.2020 - 03.2024
  • Designed and implemented swim practices.
  • Coached over 20 children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in training for swim competitions.
  • Assisted in the logistics of swim meets and time trials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Strath Haven High School
Wallingford
06-2024

Bachelor of Arts - English, Environmental Science

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Research methods
  • Literary analysis
  • Coaching athletes
  • Program development
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of University of Pennsylvania Diane Hunter First Year English Prize
  • University of Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Scholar
  • University of Pennsylvania Marian Anderson Scholar
  • Recipient of Strath Haven High School History Department Award

Timeline

Music Writer

34th Street Magazine
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Swarthmore Swim Club
06.2024 - 07.2025

Netter Center Volunteer

University of Pennsylvania
07.2023 - 08.2025

Special Olympics Volunteer

Special Olympics PA Delaware County
01.2020 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Strath Haven High School

Bachelor of Arts - English, Environmental Science

University of Pennsylvania
Jo Kelly