Elena Waiglein

Background

About Elena Waiglein

EDUCATION University of St. Andrews | St. Andrews, Scotland, UK (August 2023) MSc Comparative, Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology: Origins of Mind The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA (May 2021) Bachelor of Arts: Psychology/Minor: Human Relations • GPA: 3.0/4.0 | Deans List (x3) • Rowing Athletics Scholarship | Academic All-Big Ten • Presidential Committee on Athletics Award (7/8 semesters) LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Division I Student-Athlete (Aug 2017 – May 2021) University of Iowa Rowing Team | Iowa City, IA • Committed to 20+ hours of activity per week representing the University of Iowa • Assured a welcoming and accepting environment to 60+ new and old teammates • Communicated with Head Coach if any violations of rules occurred to maintain team culture and improve scheduling flexibility following team needs WORK EXPERIENCE Youth Counselor (June 2021 – January 2022) Four Oaks North Village | Cedar Rapids, IA • BHIS (Behavioral Health Intervention Services) provider helping kids work through personal trauma • Taught 14-17 year-old adolescents with sexual assault trauma successful life skills • Improved teamwork and communication skills with staff and kids providing a safe environment for everyone to create new and more engagement activities daily Rowing Coach Assistant (June 2015 – Aug 2018) Summer Camp | Trieste, IT • Supervised and taught rowing skills to 40+ children ages 6-15 • Improved teamwork and interpersonal skills by facilitating group dynamics between children and instructors by planning skills and work schedule VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Ernest Horn Elementary School | Iowa City, IA (Nov 2018) • Assisted Fuel Up to Play 60 for student-athletes for school children • Developed new games during recess to ensure enjoyment by achieving proper physical and mental health Italian American Corner Association | Trieste, IT (June - Aug 2018) • Assisted teachers with English activities and interacted with children daily, tutoring who had different limitations/behavioral issues