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Detroit, MI, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

In my role as Career Coach, I work with clients in the Detroit area using a client-centered, strength-based and collaborative approach to support in finding sustainable employment and navigate the challenges and barriers of employment especially during these unprecedented times. In this role I aid clients in resume creation, interview practice, job.

San Francisco, California, US

-Built community coalitions and mobilized young voters surrounding voting, progressive political issues, equity and anti-oppression-Spearheaded voting efforts for those experiencing homelessness or voter suppression and on college campuses primarily at Michigan State University and also at Wayne State University and University of Michigan Dearborn.

St. Louis, MO, US

-Administer instruction in Writing, Sociology, Psychology and Spanish to graduate and undergraduate students (including ELL clients)-Improve students’ writing skills and ability to improve their own writing; students achieved “A” grades on all assignments-Assess student progress via spreadsheets and school platforms and encourage positive study skills and.

Detroit, Michigan, US

I taught two sections of basic-intermediate English Second Language classes at the Islamic Center of Detroit to adult immigrants and refugees from a variety of countries. I independently planned and created the curriculum navigating various proficiency levels in each course, as well specific needs. I focused part of the class on important grammar concepts.

-Taught 11 interactive basic level weekly English classes to about 400 university students based in speaking and writing -Prepared class content that fostered speaking and writing in a culturally relevant way-Facilitated English conversation clubs on various sociological, psychological and historical topics -Provided tutoring sessions for students at the.

-Facilitated writing process for 60+ students by working to improve papers and projects throughout the whole semester-Worked within various writing disciplines such as scientific writing, creative writing, etc. and with multimodal assignments -Met regularly with partner professors to review assignments and expectations and address key writing issues

Easton, PA, US

-“I Feel So Basic”: Sexualizing the Exotic Immigrant on a Progressive Liberal Arts Campus-Conducted an 80+ page ethnographic study about the experiences and perceptions of immigrant women-Defended research proposal to an Institutional Review Board and presented findings to a public audience -Analyzed and synthesized existing theory and literature on.

-Organized educational events and facilitated conversations for the student body about diversity and social justice topics such as: voluntourism, myths surrounding ability, racism, etc. -Led seven or more interactive presentations ranging from 20 to about 150 students and faculty

-President: Managed executive board, team leader and general body meetings, delegated tasks, coordinated application process, planned leadership retreats, navigated trip logistics and developed a one-year strategic plan-Vice President: Supported President and Exec Board in critical decisions, initiated first mid-semester evaluation -Team Leader.

Baltimore, MD, US

-Assisted the instructor in a Foundations of Psychology course for gifted high school students-Independently ran, taught and managed the classroom in evening sessions and worked individually with struggling students

College Park, MD, US

-Supported, tutored and mentored 50+ children in reading and math at a local elementary school-Hosted one-on-one tutoring and small group sessions to review key concepts

-Coordinated various types of art projects at a summer camp for 400+ children and young adults with cancer and siblings-Planned and facilitated discussions about grief, self-care and interpersonal relationships and advocated for campers needs

Boca Raton, Florida, US

-Organized and promoted bone marrow drives that entered over 680 potential donors into the registry -Established a club on campus with volunteers to raise public awareness using personally crafted promotional materials-Fundraised over $1,000 through social media campaigning and networking

Hartford, CT, US

Shadowed CEO in her responsibilities and attended state government and non-profit association meetings

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology And Anthropology, Psychology, Spanish (Minor)

Sit Chile, Cultural Identity, Social Justice And Community Development

Humanities Magnet Program