Jacob Connell Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

AmeriCorps member engaged in service to address pressing challenges in local communities and improve lives in our country.Assigned to Cleveland Municipal School District, a district of 36,000 students, with majority diverse study body and 100% economically disadvantaged.Direct engagement with students, faculty, caregivers and civic organizations to advance postsecondary educational attainment and college and career readiness in affiliation with non-profit College Now.Responsible for programming and advising at three high schools (approximately 936 students) including classroom workshops, community presentations, and individual and family advising to help students develop their postsecondary education goals and understand how to achieve them.Led overnight college visitation road trips, enabling dozens of students to tour campuses, meet admissions officers, and experience new cities.Met with students’ families to assist in navigating financial aid forms, access to scholarships and comparing financial aid packages.Organized numerous weekend service projects in the City of Cleveland to address urgent social needs, with responsibility for volunteer mobilization, event space coordination, and collection and distribution of donations.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Writer and contributor to educational blog targeted to high school and college students and their families.Effectively communicated with the editor and publisher to ensure the quality of articles while maintaining a strict schedule to meet deadlines

Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States

Co-founder, creator, and CEO of full-day outdoor summer camp for ages 8-11 during pandemic. Recognized and addressed urgent need for full-day, COVID-safe childcare environment during international pandemic.Designed and facilitated activities ranging from outdoor exploration to classroom enrichment.Formed the legal entity, drafted compliance policies, and created educational, fun curriculum for outdoor adventure camp.Ran a grassroots advertising campaign to gain trust of parents and interest of children, with enrollment achieved at capacity for weekly summer sessions.