Devan Deignan Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Provided 1-1 virtual English language lessons for students aged 3-14 in China
• Adapted lessons based on each student’s level
• Evaluated students’ performance through assessments to ensure comprehension of the material
• Delivered timely and detailed parental feedback following each class

Spain

• Created interactive lesson plans for middle school and high-school students in Sevilla, Spain
• Implemented a variety of teaching methods to spark student interest and increase participation
• Planned and led cultural celebrations for major American holidays
• Successfully researched and executed online learning strategies
• Produced cultural content for the Andalusian government’s language assistant blog

• Created a tracking device to monitor congressional budgets for development aid
• Conducted background research and analyzed competitors for proposals
• Edited sections of proposals
• Identified key social inclusion indicators in past and current projects.
• Selected success stories from projects for the Communications team to highlight and promote
• Gained familiarity in USAID and USDA protocols

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted in event planning and management
• Corresponded with venue personnel about on-site logistical issues
• Researched potential speakers and participants for events
• Drafted and scheduled tweets for the organization’s Twitter account
• Wrote event summaries for the blog
• Edited graphics for upcoming papers and journals

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided support to the Every Preemie –SCALE Project, a USAID-funded project that works to improve the health and livelihood of preterm and low birth weight newborns
• Managed logistics of a work planning week with various maternal and child health partners
• Coordinated and promoted social media posts
• Wrote and edited blog posts for the project’s website
• Oversaw the launch of a series of technical briefs and country profiles
• Facilitated cross-department and cross-organization meetings

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Conducted literature reviews on HIV testing
• Performed trial runs and gave feedback for new HIV testing technology
• Created tracking tools to monitor current and expired domestic and international studies

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided support to the ACCLAIM Project (Advancing Community-Level Action for Improving MCH/PMTCT)
• Edited and packaged toolkits, reports, and other project-specific documents
• Assisted in the planning of the End of Project event for various stakeholders
• Developed a budget for the event and allocated the distribution of resources
• Planned and facilitated bi-weekly meetings between the finance, research and country support teams

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Addressed constituents’ questions and concerns through emails, letters and telephone calls
• Attended briefings and compiled reports on potential legislative pieces
• Conducted research and constructed letters to constituents on current and pressing issues
• Facilitated tours for visiting constituents and student groups

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Relations

Concentrations: Conflict Resolution and African Studies Minor: History

Ciee Liberal Arts Intensive Study Abroad Program