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Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD

Seattle/King County

• Mentored and provided academic support for a classroom of 3rd-grade students, and tutored a cohort of 10 underperforming 3rd graders.
• Created lesson plans and implemented small group interventions in Math and English on a daily basis using curriculum from Bridges in Mathematics and Leveled Literacy Intervention.
• Delivered behavior and attendance coaching to promote a positive school climate and uphold school expectations, as well as checked-in with four students weekly and evaluated need and growth using the Devereux Student.
• Engaged with students in after school Math All-Stars programming and oversaw Afterschool Artists club for 2nd-5th graders.
• Served on Corps Council and Recruitment & Admissions committees to enhance current and future Corps Member experiences.
• Tracked, evaluated, and presented data on student achievement and intervention dosage to inform co-workers, school partners, AmeriCorps, and supporting organizations of our impact and goal progression (as Data &.

Evanston, IL

• The “Writing a Better Story” Study (Character Lab) is part of the 2015 Research Cohort at Northwestern University; Human Development and Social Policy Department
• This study teaches adolescents to reframe the way they think about their personal narratives to construe past challenges as redemption stories, building pro-social purpose and gratitude, and improving academic outcomes

Evanston, IL

Norris University Center - Mini Courses

• Managed Mini Course attendants, interviewed candidates, trained new attendants, generated weekly schedules, planned department bonding events to boost staff morale, and conducted attendant evaluations
• Responsible for short-term planning and ensuring the smooth operation of Mini Courses by overseeing and assisting with evening class functioning, monitoring enrollment, and contributing to marketing efforts
• Regularly met with the Program Assistant and Building Administrator to discuss any improvements to the program
• Created Mini Courses campaigns and policies alongside the Assistant Director of Programs and Program Assistant
• Acted as a liaison between Mini Course Instructors and Attendants

Norris Administration

• Accommodated client needs for Norris Administration Office, which includes walk-in, phone, email, and web clients
• Programmed Norris reservations/events and assist full-time staff within Norris Events Planning
• Oversaw inventory of the campus Apple store and supply closet, and trained new employees on inventory
• Assisted with Cashier's office and Business Operations, such as verifying weekly deposits and balancing journals

Northwestern Athletics

• Provided sabre lessons, basic skill training, and individual coaching for 10-30 children, ages 7-18, once a week for approximately 8 months during the academic year
• Led 10-20 attendees in youth and intermediate summer camps; implemented exercises, games, and training drills

Master Of Science - Ms, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services, K-12

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Development & Psychological Services

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education And Social Policy; Human Development And Psychological Services Major/Psychology Minor, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Varsity Women's Fencing Team, Women's Club Soccer, Women's Club Squash, Northwestern Wildside, Delta Zeta Alpha.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Education, Social Policy, Human Development, Psychology

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, A-cappella, Varsity Tennis, Varsity.