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Arlington, Va

Brisbane, Australia

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Conducted a needs assessment with target Tibetan community. Designed strategies for increasing economic, educational, and social opportunities. • Co-designed training framework based on community research. Jointly identified needs and gaps in addition to new business opportunities in order to stimulate the economy and promote workforce development for over 300 Tibetan families. Locals gained free and regular access to resources for professional, academic, and financial… Show more Conducted a needs assessment with target Tibetan community. Designed strategies for increasing economic, educational, and social opportunities. • Co-designed training framework based on community research. Jointly identified needs and gaps in addition to new business opportunities in order to stimulate the economy and promote workforce development for over 300 Tibetan families. Locals gained free and regular access to resources for professional, academic, and financial growth.• Researched and advised on marketing and project initiatives. Set out brand quality management strategies to attract donors, volunteers, and participants. Drafted the program manual, a results framework, policy guidelines, and other communications after establishing full team consensus on each item. • Collaborated with leadership to capitalize on lessons learned, conduct market research, strategize on local capacity building methods, and set up accountability and monitoring measures. Ensured reported deliverables were in strict compliance with Chinese regulations. • Organized weekly meetings to establish priorities and timelines among multiple projects spanning the next 30 years. Jointly assigned tasks, monitored performance, addressed new or unresolved issues, and summarized progress. Planned overhaul of the old web page layout and managed a group mailing list. • Conducted preliminary statistical analysis of youth and young adult unemployment in marginalized villages by evaluating education, training, and sustainable livelihood practices. Liaised with individuals inside and outside the organization to collect data through interviews with 30+ locals, household surveys, and desk research on regional capacities. Show less

Milpitas, Ca

Developed instructional and practice materials in order to bridge the achievement gap in education.• Streamlined information sharing processes via blogs, online community outreach, a social media presence, a knowledge database, FAQs, and 60+ video training modules. Taught replacement and served as 2nd tier support after role transition. • Trained district and school administrators, teachers, and parents on how to most effectively use the platform through weekly live interactive… Show more Developed instructional and practice materials in order to bridge the achievement gap in education.• Streamlined information sharing processes via blogs, online community outreach, a social media presence, a knowledge database, FAQs, and 60+ video training modules. Taught replacement and served as 2nd tier support after role transition. • Trained district and school administrators, teachers, and parents on how to most effectively use the platform through weekly live interactive webinars. Participants reported great success in providing differentiated learning and early intervention for students as a result of the virtual training program.• Developed and modified technology-enhanced practice content for over 1.8 million student users in over 36,000 schools domestic and internationally using platform’s internal learning management system. Student performance in the most persistently disadvantaged regions was accelerated by 1.7x that of conventional learning.• Produced over 300 e-learning concept mastery tutorials to meet high demand from educators and parents.• Analyzed student achievement data and incorporated user feedback to adjust curriculum and accommodate diverse learning needs. • Served as lead contact for users by providing program support and technical backstopping. Supervised new employees. Delivered full administrative support to CEO including preparation of presentation materials. • Led curriculum team in meeting deadlines and managing content integrity. Interfaced with 50+ teacher advisory board members and hundreds of users to assess product effectiveness and identify key issues and needs to facilitate a complete revamp of the online platform. • Managed all mid to large-scale transactions. Verified and processed orders. Researched and troubleshot discrepancies with vendors and individuals. Routinely monitored invoice due dates and followed up accordingly. Show less

Koriukivka, Ukraine

Collaborated with Ukrainian educators to develop new learning resources and teaching strategies in addition to implementing other civic initiatives within the community. • Provided regular instructional leadership guidance to teachers by evaluating methodologies and reviewing existing course materials, resulting in 100% of English teachers at primary site diversifying teaching techniques.• Capitalized on lessons learned and developed resources and aids to fill instructional gaps… Show more Collaborated with Ukrainian educators to develop new learning resources and teaching strategies in addition to implementing other civic initiatives within the community. • Provided regular instructional leadership guidance to teachers by evaluating methodologies and reviewing existing course materials, resulting in 100% of English teachers at primary site diversifying teaching techniques.• Capitalized on lessons learned and developed resources and aids to fill instructional gaps. Colleague placed 1st in the district’s teaching competition for her use of e-learning tools. • Taught and redesigned entire curricula for secondary school level standard and business English courses to meet labor market demands. Created lesson plans, delivery materials, assessments, and scoring criteria. • Showcased communicative and blended learning approaches to teaching, bringing together over 35+ educators and regional administrators to form a constructive discourse on best pedagogical practices. • Conducted stand-alone information and computer technology competency trainings and consulted on e-learning solutions for over 20 staff. Enabled colleagues to transfer new knowledge to 150+ students and improve research and presentation skills across the board. • Secured and managed a $3500 USAID-funded grant to implement professional development trainings and increase civic education. Directed youth leadership and project development workshops. Recruited and mentored a high-achieving team of 6 graduating students who formed the region’s first yearbook committee.• Spearheaded a team of 5 in obtaining a $5000 Democracy grant and matched amount through local fundraising to build a new playground and establish the town’s first youth organization. • Built strategic alliances with community-based partners including the library and businesses. Coordinated logistics to receive local media at site in order to highlight and recognize student-driven activities in regional newspapers. Show less

San Jose, Ca

Evaluated the impact of direct tutoring on students living in high-crime and gang areas. Mentored youth. Assisted in organizing various youth development activities. • Recruited 3 groups of 25+ college students, administered volunteerism and team building trainings, and supervised each team’s activities on 3 separate days of national service.• Co-led a structured afterschool homework and tutoring program as an intervention for at-risk youth, which successfully kept over 200 children… Show more Evaluated the impact of direct tutoring on students living in high-crime and gang areas. Mentored youth. Assisted in organizing various youth development activities. • Recruited 3 groups of 25+ college students, administered volunteerism and team building trainings, and supervised each team’s activities on 3 separate days of national service.• Co-led a structured afterschool homework and tutoring program as an intervention for at-risk youth, which successfully kept over 200 children vulnerable to gang recruitment off the streets.• Taught emergent literacy skills to over 80 children ages 1-5 and fostered social-emotional development through play.• Assessed impact of tutoring on learning outcomes. Contributed to internal reports that presented statistical analysis of youth services programming, exploring how positive mentorship and direct academic support influence grades and behavior. Show less

Master'S Degree, Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution

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Bachelor'S Degree, International/Global Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Japanese Language