Irene Doukas Behrman Email and Phone Number

Supporting organizational objectives to protect human rights by assisting in the publication of clear, concise press statements and detailed reports on human rights abuses in Europe and the MENA region; copyediting recently translated documents using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature; proofreading for English grammar, spelling, punctuation and tone; proposing changes related to structure and clarity in support of objectives and increased impact; communicating with an international team via Slack to coordinate job assignments and deliveries.

Reviewing solicited and unsolicited submissions of poetry and prose; maintaining journal's virtual presence in the literary community through Squarespace, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook; communicating with published authors (now 50+) to schedule posts, propose line edits and offer post-publication support.

Assisted editor Janice Lee in copyediting full-length poetry and prose manuscripts by Mathias Svalina and Hillary Leftwich, respectively; supported the organization’s mission to amplify marginalized voices and identities; researched, fact-checked and communicated with authors as needed; collaborated on book promotion by assisting in social media marketing campaigns; offered suggestions for interview questions and elements of book design (colors, cover art and fonts).

Assisted lead teacher(s) in providing high-quality childcare for up to 14 children at a time (toddlers and preschoolers) at a certified in-home preschool; supervised children during indoor/outdoor play, naps and mealtimes, keeping in mind the distinct physical and emotional needs of each child; planned art projects and movement activities, introducing stories and songs to the children; communicated with families during drop-off and pick-up times; performed additional duties as needed, e.g., cleaning and diapering.

Cared for 12 toddlers at a time alongside two co-teachers, performing additional duties as needed; created and published regular blog posts for families; communicated regularly with families during drop-off and pick-up.

Assisted two lead teachers in a classroom of 13 toddlers.

Supervised indoor/outdoor play and snack; designed and implemented age-appropriate art projects and activities with co-teacher.

Assisted lead teachers in both the preschool and toddler rooms. (Began as Volunteer in June 2008, was hired in November 2008.)

Organized and shelved books and magazines; restocked assorted merchandise; provided excellent customer service; operated the cash register; prepared book and magazine returns; organized magazine overstock; ran errands; processed customers' food orders; performed data entry. (Covered occasional shifts after leaving, through summer of 2008.)