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Christopher Lane

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General information

Gender
Male

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Gardening
  • Biology
  • History
  • Philosophy

Reading

  • Anthropology
  • Literary Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Adventure
  • Childrens

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Greetings! My name is Christopher Lane, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I graduated Valedictorian from Columbia Christian Schools in 2017. From there, I went on to Mt. Hood Community College where I earned my AS in anthropology as well as an AAOT and AGS. I graduated from MHCC in March of 2020 and will be attending Willamette University in the Fall where I will be double majoring in archaeology and global cultural studies. While at MHCC I had the amazing privilege to work as an assistant kindergarten teacher while also running our summer science camp. Working with these kids was one of the greatest pleasures of my life and awoke in me a love for teaching! During the pandemic, I was fortunate enough to be able to start my own tutoring business and help a group of second graders excel in their online learning. Going forward, I hope to continue working with children; although, hopefully in a less stressful situation! After I graduate from Willamette University, I plan to get my master's and eventually Ph.D. in anthropology with a focus on environmental archaeology. After this, I hope to work as a professor where I can combine my great love of anthropology with my passion for teaching.

Education

Willamette University

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2023

Majors:
  • Archeology
  • Anthropology
GPA4.0 GPA

Mt Hood Community College

Associate's degree program

2017 – 2020

Majors:
  • Anthropology
GPA4.0 GPA

Columbia Christian Schools

High School

2013 – 2017

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Anthropology, Archeology, Environmental Science, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other

Career

  • Educator

    Education · Self Employed

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Assistant Kindergarten Teacher

    Education · Valley View Dayschool

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Museums and Institutions
Dream career goals:
Museum Curator, Director, Exhibit Designer, Museum Educator
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Mental Health Movement x Picmonic Scholarship
I have been battling anxiety since early childhood. As a result, parts of my life have been extremely difficult – especially as a young child. It was incredibly difficult for me to speak to anyone or even leave my house. I always felt I was underneath a magnifying glass and the entire world was watching me fail. Because I grew up with this overwhelming sense of anxiety, it became almost impossible for me to distinguish the anxiety from myself. As a teenager, I was afraid to seek treatment because I worried “curing” my anxiety would kill off a part of who I am. However, as an adult, I can see I am more than my anxiety. The positive parts of my personality are not reliant on my mental illness and I can live a fulfilling life while seeking treatment. Part of this fulfilling life has been the privilege to work with children. Shortly after my high school graduation, I became an assistant kindergarten teacher. I quickly learned I was far from the only child who had to deal with anxiety. It was heartbreaking to see so many children dealing with the same issues I had during my youth. However, I was in a unique position to help guide them through it. Because of my past, I was able to connect with these students and help them find strategies to deal with their anxiety. Whether it was breathing exercises, sitting in a rocking chair, or viewing our terrariums and fish tanks we built as a class; we were able to find something that worked for everyone. I was also able to reassure them that it is ok to feel this way, and it is ok to be overwhelmed. The important thing is to keep moving forward and getting help when you need it. I hope to continue to help children understand and manage their anxiety throughout my life, whether I am working in a classroom or not.
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