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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 Strengths Assessment (DESSA).• 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 & Evaluation Coordinator).• https://www.cityyear.org/seattle

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.