- Aiding in ongoing research initiative regarding the tracking of school closures and reopenings during the global pandemic- Helps to keep CGD’s education policy tracker up to date using government, internationalorganization, and news media sources.- Ensures consistency and accuracy of coding throughout the database and the cleaning ofdata where necessary.- Supports data requests from CGD researchers as needed.

- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of running a website: plug-in maintenance, email subscription maintenance, website development within the Wordpress platform- Create content including editorial pieces on budget-friendly travel, food, and entertainment options- Featured in Unite 4: Good Magazine June/July 2015 issue as a travel writer- Featured on Sundance Vacation blog June 2015 as a travel writer- Featured in '#BlackTravel: The Anthology' as a travel blogger- Awarded Top 40 Thailand Travel Blog by Feedspot

-Summers 2020-2024- Served as an online learning facilitator and the primary contact for a group of 21 incoming Ed. M students enrolled in an online 8-week course titled ‘How People Learn’- Actively contributed to students’ learning through targeted and sustained feedback and support by providing constructive feedback on student deliverables and supporting the application of theory to real-world problems during live projects - Moderated weekly discussion forum in which participants engaged with one another on content presented in videos and guided readings

- responsible for providing instruction in English to students mainly confined to underdeveloped areas of China, Thailand, and Myanmar who may not have the opportunity to talk with native English speakers- taught online ESL lessons (for Summer 2020 session) in a studio to classes of up to 2000 students in grades 3-6- interacted with students in short 1-on-1 moments during lessons in which students video called into class in order to complete short formative assessments- provided a fun, motivating, and encouraging class atmosphere in order to engage students in the lessons

- teaches 1-on-1 online full immersion language and content classes based on the US Common Core Standards.- provides high- energy in the online classes, encourages and motivates students that learning English is fun- utilizes props and secondary sources to supplement the lessons and curriculum- participates in professional development workshops to improve the online classroom teaching techniques and participation

- Ensured and maintained proper levels of student discipline, welfare and safety of all students during the duration of the program - Attended and actively participated in all relevant staff meetings - Planned and delivered ESL lessons to young adults in a summer school environment from Beginning to advanced levels (average ages 14-17)- Ensured daily attendance reports, progress reports and end of course reports were submitted to the Center Academic Director in a timely manner- Ensured customer satisfaction in the leading and supervision of activities and trips at center and off-campus- Enthusiastically and clearly guided and communicated to students about different sightseeing trips or city tours- Carried our residential responsibilities, including meal and bet time supervision and guardian duties, check-in and check-out during weekends and linen exchange

- Was responsible for working in classrooms from second through sixth grade to promote and demonstrate the English Language. - Taught Language with an emphasis on grammar and writing through a writing project, completed quarterly- Taught Phonics with an emphasis on pronunciation. Utilize games, activities, role-playing and songs to engage students in the weekly topics submitted by co-teachers- Taught weekly English classes to staff members of the school with emphasis on improving conversational English

- Was responsible for opening and closing the store, restocking items and maintaining displays throughout the day- Greeted customers and provided customer service by assisting them with making informed choices through knowledge of brands- Showcased in-depth knowledge of store's local products as well as curated vintage items- Provided a positive environment for customers by building relationships and displaying a strong attention to detail- Finalized sales and handled all money and credit card transactions using the Shopify system

Organized and facilitated monthly activities that celebrated the diversity of nationalities by sharing cultures, foods and traditions on special days with the children and their families

- Developed children’s reading, writing and numeracy skills in accordance with the Early Learning Goals of National Curriculum of England and Wales- Utilized games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development- Observed, evaluated and recorded children’s social and academic progress in a Portfolio Binder that encompassed the 8 learning areas of EYFS and included student work samples

- Developed children’s reading, writing and numeracy skills in accordance with the Early Learning Goals of National Curriculum of England and Wales- Utilized games, music, books, art, technology and other resources to teach basic skills and foster student development- Observed, evaluated and recorded children’s social and academic progress in a Portfolio Binder that encompassed the 8 learning areas of EYFS and included student work samples

- provided English instruction to elementary students in grades 1 through 6.- created lesson plans based on a curriculum and topics provided by the school- used intercultural communication skills to communicate with teachers and school personnel

- Taught instructional special education classes as well as co-taught classes to provide extra support to diverse learners- Developed long term plans based on Illinois curricular standards and Common Core standards- Provided a positive learning environment, structured in a way to promote learning for diverse learners- Created differentiated lesson plans based on long-term learning goals- Used frequently collected data to drive instruction and learning goals for individual students - Participated in weekly professional development workshops and discussions

- Participated in intensive seven-week summer training focused on instructional design and delivery as well as classroom management and culture, including practice teaching experience with CPS students- Taught a remedial summer program for students in Chicago Public Schools at Washington Irving Elementary School- Developed long term plans based on Illinois curricular standards- Created lesson plans based on long-term curricular goals- Provided a positive environment that encouraged students to actively engage in the learning process- Participated in professional development workshops and discussions

- Served as a full-time tutor at a high-need, low-performing high school on the Westside of Chicago- Provided daily in-class and 'near-peer' mentorship to selected 'focus students' in the areas of attendance, behavior, and course performance- As 'School and Community Engagement Coordinator,' led team in planning and implementing two Family Engagement Nights, three VIP Lounges (after school events celebrating students achievements), as well as facilitated communication between team, school, and community- Selected to serve with City Year's Unity Rally Crew to lead all 188 corps members in physical training once a month, as well as engage externals to explain the mission and goal of the organization- Selected to serve with City Year's Service Reserves to organize and execute monthly 'hands on' physical service opportunities for corps members and hundreds of external volunteers

- Aided in collecting, transcribing, and annotating material written by and to Eleanor Roosevelt- Proofread material from Volume 1 of Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project- Conducted independent research project on topic to be included in web development

- Assisted young couple full time with childcare of two year old daughter and was responsible for her welfare throughout the day- Assisted family with daily household chores including vacuuming, dish washing, folding clothes, light cooking, light cleaning, and running of errands- Aided in packing and moving to a new house

Junior Camp Counselor summers 2006-2007; Senior Camp Counselor summer 2008-2010- Was responsible for the general well being of a group of 15-20 campers, ages 6-12- Participated and was an active part in camp activities (i.e. filed trips, swimming, tennis, talent show)- Promoted a positive healthy environment for campers- Developed and practiced personal leadership skills

- Helped maintain a positive environment- Assisted the classroom staff to implement daily activities- Supported the children to master key skills needed for educational achievement- Assisted Education Coordinator in office administration

- Monitored athletes and staff entering and exiting building- Answered phones and provided information about schedules in the Smith Center- Worked at various sporting events in Smith Center and Mount Vernon Campus- Provided security at events and aided Box Office in will-call as well as collecting tickets