Javier Perez Email & Phone Number

South Africa, Australia, Guatemala, Jamaica, & Brazil

• During my Watson year, I will journey through South Africa, Guatemala, Brazil, Australia, & Jamaica exploring how poetry and arts in general can empower hypercriminalized youths and provide a voice to the experiences.

Swarthmore College

• Explore the historical rise and contemporary expansion of mass incarceration in the US, investigating the role of race, class, education, and school disciplinary policies in shaping imprisonment rates

Swarthmore College

• Review and revise writing organization and sentence clarity for students (1) on need basis and (2) officially for professors
• Completed a Fall 2011 course in writing pedagogy, covering the different aspects of the writing process, strategies for peer tutoring, and how to construct an argument using academic discourse

1333 H Street, NW, East Tower Suite 300. Washington, DC 20005

• Researched and assessed national models of Community Schools and Promise Neighborhoods
• Wrote up memos and drafted blogs on reports and reform initiatives that highlight the impact of economic disparities on educational attainment
• Created annotated bibliography with summaries, reviews, and quotes for key articles and books relevant to the campaign
• Website maintenance: develop event pages, post relevant media and blogs, update coalition partners page; Social media development and maintenance: spread BBA principles, share relevant posts, shoot out infographs.

Chester, PA

• Advised a group of underserved minority high school seniors weekly on college and scholarship application processes, including revision of college essays and management of application requirements
• Head lessons on navigating the academic as well as social and cultural realities of higher education
• Facilitate conversations on college choice and career paths
• Research financial aid possibilities based on students' plans, interests, accomplishments, and backgrounds

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

• Examined the theoretical interrelations between moral and political capital and applied theory to the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero
• Conducted cross-analyses and critical research of biographies of Archbishop Oscar Romero

Swarthmore College

• Served as an emotional, professional, and academic resource for underserved minority high school students
• Planned curriculum and oversaw biweekly tutoring sessions in math and reading and facilitated bimonthly cultural workshops
• Recruit and train tutors/mentors;
• Communicate with program's partner locations on ways to collaborate towards common goals (e.g. SAT-Prep)
• Conceptualize the semesterly goals and assessment methods for students

Fairfax, VA

• Provided research assistance on regulatory and policy analysis projects to company’s CEO and President
• Communicated regularly with company's independent contractors on ways to improve company's directions
• Helped construct a system to organize and electronically backup company files

Falls Church, VA

• Helped prepare schedules and activities for weekly Sunday School classes;
• Communicated weekly progress to parents to more effectively help by promoting reinforcement at home

Ba, Political Science (Major) And Philosophy (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Thomas J. Watson Fellowship; Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship; Writing Associates Program; Richard Rubin.

Education record

Activities and Societies: International Baccalaureate Program, Early Identification Program