Gender
Male
Hobbies and interests
Writing
Hiking And Backpacking
Gardening
Biology
History
Philosophy
Reading
Anthropology
Literary Fiction
Fantasy
Adventure
Childrens
I read books multiple times per week
Christopher Lane
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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 programMajors:
- Archeology
- Anthropology
GPA:
4
Mt Hood Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Anthropology
GPA:
4
Columbia Christian Schools
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Environmental Science
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Museums and Institutions
Dream career goals:
Museum Curator, Director, Exhibit Designer, Museum Educator
Educator
Self Employed2020 – 20211 yearAssistant Kindergarten Teacher
Valley View Dayschool2017 – 20192 years
Sports
Fencing
Club2013 – 20152 years
Awards
- 2nd Place School Championship
Arts
Columbia Christian Schools
TheatreDisney Aladin2015 – 2016
Public services
Volunteering
Eastside Church of Christ — Food preperation for displaced members of the community.2010 – 2016Volunteering
Eastside Church of Christ — Security2017 – Present
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.