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Los Angeles County, California, United States

As the Civic Engagement Team's Lead Graphic Design Coordinator, my chief responsibilities include the primary design and mockup creation of murals which are used to help beautify schools across the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD). In addition to those responsibilities, I assist a team as a Project Leader in organizing and executing volunteer service events and activities with corporate sponsors. Some corporate sponsor events I have helped… Show more As the Civic Engagement Team's Lead Graphic Design Coordinator, my chief responsibilities include the primary design and mockup creation of murals which are used to help beautify schools across the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD). In addition to those responsibilities, I assist a team as a Project Leader in organizing and executing volunteer service events and activities with corporate sponsors. Some corporate sponsor events I have helped facilitate have been with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Riot Games. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

As a first-year City Year AmeriCorps Member, I supported my partner teacher at Menlo Elementary in a 5th-grade classroom with 35 students. My duties entailed mentoring students daily, offering academic support in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Geography, supporting social and emotional development, and supporting classroom engagement through a virtual learning environment. Additionally, I assisted in organizing and conducting an after-school ELT program, engaging students ranging from… Show more As a first-year City Year AmeriCorps Member, I supported my partner teacher at Menlo Elementary in a 5th-grade classroom with 35 students. My duties entailed mentoring students daily, offering academic support in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Geography, supporting social and emotional development, and supporting classroom engagement through a virtual learning environment. Additionally, I assisted in organizing and conducting an after-school ELT program, engaging students ranging from 3rd to 5th grade with extracurricular activities, tutoring, and social/emotional development check-ins. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

o Tutored for 25+ South Milwaukee low-income Latinx and African-American Longfellow School students aged 6 to 14 in Mathematics, Social Studies, Vocabulary and Writing, and Science (both individualized and in group-settings). o Reinforced community engagement through outreach programs and events such as Journey House Halloween Spooktacular for over 250+ community participants. o Conducted and prepared creative, adapted lessons plans for 1st – 3rd graders (2019) and 4th – 5th graders… Show more o Tutored for 25+ South Milwaukee low-income Latinx and African-American Longfellow School students aged 6 to 14 in Mathematics, Social Studies, Vocabulary and Writing, and Science (both individualized and in group-settings). o Reinforced community engagement through outreach programs and events such as Journey House Halloween Spooktacular for over 250+ community participants. o Conducted and prepared creative, adapted lessons plans for 1st – 3rd graders (2019) and 4th – 5th graders (2018) for creative writing, art, and social studies. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

o Conducted and prepared creative, adaptive lesson plans for 1st-3rd Graders (2019) and 4th-5th Graders (2018) for creative writing, art, and social studies.o Managed and facilitated a summer classroom of 15 4th – 5th graders (2019) and 23 1st – 3rd graders (2018).o Facilitated Summer Reading Initiative for Milwaukee Public Schools.o Chaperoned large groups of children for citywide and statewide field trips.

Greater New York City Area

As a part of the Leadership Alliance Melon Initiative Summer Research - Early Identification Program (SR-EIP), I developed a summer research project at New York University that analyzes contemporary children's cartoons from a lense of queer studies entitled: Pixelating Rainbows: Examining Reactions to Queer Suppression in Children’s Cartoons.Additionally, I presented the research at the 2017 Leadership Alliance National Symposium in Hartford, Connecticut.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Produced, recorded, and edited PSA about the various resourced DC Public Libraries have for both youth and adults • Assisted with and conducted general library needs such as promoting Summer Reading, creating, and organizing displays, and preparing for library programs (Free Summer Meals Initiative, Maker Camp) at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library. • Assisted with general library administrative duties such as shelving books, helping patrons find library materials, keeping library… Show more • Produced, recorded, and edited PSA about the various resourced DC Public Libraries have for both youth and adults • Assisted with and conducted general library needs such as promoting Summer Reading, creating, and organizing displays, and preparing for library programs (Free Summer Meals Initiative, Maker Camp) at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library. • Assisted with general library administrative duties such as shelving books, helping patrons find library materials, keeping library materials organized and stocked, and keeping library spaces cleaned. • Facilitated and conducted Daily Reading youth activities such as story time and “Go For the Gold!” Show less

Nashville, Tn

● Performed help-desk duties and responsibilities including answering the phones and resolving IT issues for walk-ins.● Gained professional help-desk and customer service experience.● Assisted with fieldwork including minor computer repairs and technological assistance.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

o Gained proficiency in pre-production, post-production, live studio production, video editing, script writing, and interviewing.o Co-produced and co-wrote local documentary Doing Business in Ward 8, where I conducted interviews with local politicians Eleanor Holmes Norton and Marion Barry. o Co-directed and filmed music video for local hip-hop/R&B artists Asheru and Raheem DeVaughn. o Conducted social media outreach, advertising, and promotion through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter… Show more o Gained proficiency in pre-production, post-production, live studio production, video editing, script writing, and interviewing.o Co-produced and co-wrote local documentary Doing Business in Ward 8, where I conducted interviews with local politicians Eleanor Holmes Norton and Marion Barry. o Co-directed and filmed music video for local hip-hop/R&B artists Asheru and Raheem DeVaughn. o Conducted social media outreach, advertising, and promotion through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Show less