Manage daily operations within the office.Engage in outreach to expand equity-minded coalitions for socio-political impact.Conduct research and policy analysis on bills, laws, and policies.Create data-driven initiatives that serve District 4 students.Offer political strategies to push forward Member Child’s priorities.Answer constituent calls and provide efficient solutions to their concerns.Maintain media and manage Member Childs’ schedule.Build collaborative partnerships.Supervise staff and interns.

Conducted research and data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), for bill and policy analysis around college affordability.Compiled research and data analysis into an online college affordability hub. Created comprehensive literature reviews around college affordability buckets (financial aid, emergency aid, supporting parenting students, housing and food insecurity, SNAP E&T).Engage partners - policymakers, researchers, and advocates - to refine and advance equitable postsecondary affordability policy priorities and best practices. Synthesized learnings to craft a comprehensive basic needs blogs series to further inform policymakers, educators, journalists, and other public audiences of college affordability realities amongst TX students + ET-TX’s policy agenda.

Increased student test scores by 10% with the institution of highly effective instructional strategies informed by analysis of various sets of student performance data.Maintained an engaging and rigorous classroom environment for approximately 90 students while holding concurrent responsibility for coaching a basketball team of 22 students.Demonstrated exceptional talent for preparing and delivering instruction that met the needs of a wide range of learners.Played an integral role on state testing days by serving as valued member of school’s technology team.

Pioneered implementation of program that supported restorative practices and improved school climate and culture.Took initiative to build and maintain a student-centered classroom that celebrated individual strengths and empowered students to strive for excellence.Led a highly engaging classroom while simultaneously coaching the boys track team and the boys basketball team.Commended by senior leadership for consistently upholding school’s core mission and values.

Worked one on one with a caseload of 60+ students.Provided students with academic, financial and career advisement and guidance.Advocated on behalf of students in various colleges and universities offices. Responsible for inputting case notes on all students twice a month.Created and implemented Action Plans for each student on caseload twice a year.Conducted school and home visits.

Develop, implement and prepare college readiness strategies for a cohort of over 100 inner-city 10th graders. Aid the seniors of Burgard High School in completing their FAFSA, TAP, Say Yes, and college applications.Build relationships with students by creating a safe space within the College Success Center in which students may receive GEARUP services.Lead a mentoring group amongst the 10th grade young men.

Guided students in learning material in preparation for successful class completion.Aided students in learning how to study effectively.Assisted students with how to schedule and manage their time efficiently.

Created a safe and comfortable living community for residents providing personal and academic support.Opened and closed residence Halls for all breaks.Hosted educational workshops and programs for all residents.