Spearheading partnership development with public school districts to establish specialized educational programs for refugee and immigrant students, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding among diverse communities.Leading marketing and communications strategies to elevate the organization’s visibility, including managing social media campaigns, newsletters, and outreach materials to expand our presence nationwide, with a focus on uniting communities around shared goals.Coordinating and leading multi-stakeholder events such as webinars, conferences, and district information sessions, bringing together educators, administrators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and solutions-oriented dialogue.

Taught two classes of refugee and immigrant newcomers to America focusing on English language acquisition and transitioning into American life and culture. Focused instruction on 6-8th grade English, Math, Science, and History standards.Adapted teaching methods and differentiating instruction for small groups of varying English levels for over 60 students who represent 21 countries and speak over 15 different languages.

Taught a general education class at a Title 1 school in the Alhambra Elementary School District utilizing technology to support student learning.

Managed administrative tasks and front desk reception during Summer School sessions. Supported newcomer families in registering their students while interpreting in Swahili.

Facilitated a literacy program at a K-8 school; empowered middle school students to read to 3rd graders twice a week.

Created and fostered partnerships with local and state-wide community-based organizations, libraries, and nonprofits. Supervised and managed a team of Program Coaches, meeting weekly to collaborate together, address issues, develop solutions, and provide support in their roles in the organization.Utilized Salesforce in recording data from students and families participating in the program.

Supported case managers and resettlement specialists at World Relief in the resettlement department working with clients during their first 90 days after arrival. Helped refugees transition into American life and culture and become self-sufficient.

• Provided small, interest-free loans of $25-$50 to entrepreneurial projects that focus on reducing poverty in developing countries.• Brought awareness to microfinance and how it can be used to create sustainable development.• Facilitated loan pitches and decisions and kept members up-to-date on upcoming fundraisers.

Taught English classes to high school and college students in a rural Tanzanian village and created lesson plans, quizzes, and exams for students.Assisted in the AIDS clinic, organizing medical cards and sorting clients’ health information using Excel.