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Provides project management and operational support to multiple projectsCollaborates with cross-cultural teams to support project implementationMonitors project and subcontractor budgetsContributes technical assistance support to projects as needed

Researching higher education hiring and retention practices of under-represented minorities.

Managed social media accounts and oversaw digital communications and press for the Mekuno ProjectCreated digital marketing materials in the form of blog posts, articles, and infographics dedicated to ending child marriage and FGMCollaborated with NGO partners in Kenya to create evidence-based and narrative-based communications to emphasize successes in elimination of FGMDeveloped and maintained donor relationships through a regular newsletter

Led the social studies department and mentored colleagues, including with orientation and curriculum planning Instituted a 4-year college preparatory program, including initiatives such as one-on-one mentoring, parent information sessions, goal and career counselingCreated student-friendly learning material and assessed learning for over 100 students utilizing a variety of technologiesEvaluated the school’s disciplinary practices, including a survey of staff and student experiences, in order to determine its efficacy and the potential benefits of restorative justice practicesFounded a student-run, digital newspaper reaching 80% of the school community, and advised a staff of over 20 student journalists

Drafted grant proposals with team members for local grassroots women’s organizations in the Great Lakes region of Africa, for projects such as the creation of an advocacy hub for elderly and disabled individualsProduced concept notes, interview guides for focus groups and key informants, and other project materials Conducted analysis of survey data on awareness of the Beijing Platform for Action among grassroots women’s organizations and the impact of Covid-19 and presented results in tables and infographics

Developed and implemented an organization-wide survey to gauge staff engagement with the organization's new corporate strategyRevised corporate presentations and briefing materials to better communicate the organization's planned shift from a project-based to a strategic mindsetOrganized and summarized key project data in order to facilitate implementation of a new intranet system by improving data availability and search-ability

Emphasized critical thinking, reading and writing skills resulting in a 95% pass rate on AP examsDesigned extended learning events for enrichment and test preparation for over 75 studentsOrchestrated charity fundraising events for organizations like Kiva, where we exceeded our fundraising goal by 75%

Backwards-plan curriculum in line with the AP standardsImplement differentiated strategies to improve student outcomesEmphasize critical thinking, reading and writing skills in the classroomCollaborate with colleagues on how best to support student learningDirect National Elementary Honor Society

Analyzed test results among disparate student groups in order to identify trends and proposed individually tailored teaching interventions, resulting in over 80% pass rate on the N.Y. State US History Regents ExamMentored 15 high school students, many of whom struggled with trauma and had special needsEstablished a seminar-style intersession course in LGBTQ+ History designed to expose students to alternative experiences of history while also building on critical reading and thinking skills Adapted materials for a variety of student groups, including English Language Learners and students with special needs

Utilized different modes of technology for instructionAssessed student learning and progress using online learning tool to cater instruction to support studentneedsBackwards-planned scaffolded curriculum with cooperating teacher and grade level team in line withCommon Core standardsFostered critical thinking through authentic questions, group work, and differentiated instruction Planned and executed Saturday AP review sessions to help prepare students for AP examMentored students both academically and personally

o Collaboratively planned lessonso Modified primary and secondary source documents to make them accessible to all studentso Assumed graduated responsibility in class, including creating lessons and grading assessments

• Maintained a professional environment• Assisted with daily tasks in the office, event planning and execution, and fundraising initiatives• Provided a friendly and welcoming environment

Hired and supervised a staff of 20 to ensure the well-being of 300 residents in a student dormitoryHandled facility and student emergencies on a rotational basis for a campus of 5000 students Advised a volunteer programming committee that organized dorm- and campus-wide events

• Assisted with hiring of desk receptionists• Sorted mail, created posters, utilized the lock-out software to assist residents, loaned out supplies, calculated supply costs, ensured emergencies and resident issues were dealt with in a timely fashion• Collaborated with the professional staff team in charge of the community to provide a safe, efficient, and friendly environment

o Assisted the Professor of Biological Anthropology in weekly lab sessions including setup of materials, photocopying, answering student questions, and assessing student worko Graded student lab assignments, gave advice to students about study techniques for exams and assignments

o Responsible for the well-being of forty children during day-camp hours, organized activities, responsible for the advising of assistant counselorso Worked with children ages 4-14 in an extended day program, as well as day camp hours