Hope Wood Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Adapted to new classrooms of K-12 and special ed students on a daily basis to provide structures of safety and supportCommunicated proactively with teachers, students and staff to optimize the learning environment in the teacher’s absenceFacilitated nervous system regulation through breath work, meditation, art-making, and conflict mediation

Co-facilitated client calls to refine brand architecture and prototyping project blueprints for nonprofitsReviewed client websites and social media for coherent representation of organization’s mission, pillars, and servicesBuilt out an organized database of key metrics to track the efficacy of clients’ services

Remote

Onboarded new hires on a weekly basis with welcome meetings, overview of available resources, and follow-up check-ins Connected our distributed workforce through daily employee engagement and monthly group support callsSpearheaded inclusivity initiatives via DEI surveys, a pronoun implementation guide, grief circles, and privilege workshops

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Evaluated patient population feedback data to improve the quality and efficacy of the processes used to serve patientsOrganized and optimized daily routes for providers to visit patients using pivot tables and routing software Mediated relations with patients and partners to ensure needs are heard and addressed with care and confidentiality

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Supported a legally blind person with an amputated leg in day-to-day activities in the home as well as hospital visits• Developed understanding of systemic barriers to access as well as personal challenges that disabled people face• Communicated boundaries with clarity to maintain a balanced life and optimize energy and time management

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Monitored and evaluated college students weekly as they mentor and teach high school students the basics of Python coding • Cultivated a positive learning environment by proactively addressing racial, cultural, or technological barriers • Consulted program directors about the effectiveness of the program, making recommendations about needed adjustments

Wheaton, Il

• Launched scholarship program for 3 young adults from Woodlawn to enroll in Wheaton in Chicago for 2 years• Counseled the Emerald South students weekly to gain feedback and provide academic, social, and vocational support• Liaised between students, staff, advisory board, and administrative channels to ensure students’ access to resources

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

• Completed Google IT Automation crash course on Python Programming to write code for research in Jupyter notebooks• Co-authored data analysis publication to nuance the use of economic hardship index in evaluating Chicago neighborhoods• Edited “Data Detectives” curriculum to adapt Python coding lessons for an after school program at alternative high school

Wheaton, Il

• Created lesson plans to review college-level Sociology course content with 17 high-school students.• Mentored and equipped these high-achieving, first-generation college-bound, low-income or African-American or Latino students from the Chicagoland area with skills to excel at college.

Wheaton, Il

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Orchestrated bi-weekly high-energy after school club activities for 30-60 middle schoolers from UCW Charter School• Recruited and developed 5 volunteer leaders to assist in running club activities and building relationships with students• Partnered with parents, teachers, principal, social workers, coaches, and school counselor to holistically support students

Chicago, Il

• Researched and reported information on opposition in the aldermanic race and community areas in the 7th ward.• Mapped 7th ward community areas, schools and petition circulation routes based on previous voting behavior.• Circulated petitions on selected blocks in South Shore, South Chicago, Calumet Heights, and South Deering.

Wheaton, Illinois

• Collaborated with Dr. Amy Reynolds on research project. • Collected demographic information and salaries of 700 employees from 990 Finder, LinkedIn, and Facebook. • Organized data about these employees of over 25 nonprofit organizations in Excel Sheet.

Wheaton, Illinois

• Contributed to weekly meetings to evaluate ideas and plan events as a team.• Coordinated and hosted events to educate the student body on racial and ethnic issues by planning time, location, organization, and content after agreeing upon a subject. • Corresponded with 15 potential speakers and panelists for our events and secured contracts with 11.

Chicago, Illinois

• Completed 84 service hours for Youth Innovative Program: Environmental Education, Block Club Federation.• Led large groups of Latino children, aged 7-14 in creative outdoor activities as well as arts and crafts.• Assisted lead teachers in mediating and resolving interpersonal conflicts between children.

Wheaton, Illinois

• Initiated get-togethers with third-culture and international freshmen. • Followed up with four mentees on at least a monthly basis to stay connected with their lives and maintain a trusting relationship.

Three Lakes, Wisconsin

• Completed five weeks of leadership training and seven weeks of camp counseling.• Created daily devotionals and activities for cabins of 8 elementary or middle-school aged campers at a time.• Communicated clearly with a co-counselor to plan activities and resolve conflicts in our cabin.

Baku, Azerbaijan

• Teaching experience gained through tutoring English as a Foreign Language to students in Azerbaijan.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Solidarity Cabinet, Community Diversity Committee (Student Government), Wheaton in Chicago, Global Urban.

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Council President, Model United Nations, Basketball, Soccer, Cross-Country, Track.