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-Provide 1:1 and small group career advising for students and alumni who are interested in public administration, government, and law-Learn academic units and curriculum guidelines associated with public administration, government, and law-Attend department meetings, regularly meet with key faculty, and support in-class initiatives related to career education and development -Build robust and authentic professional networks that support the career outcomes of Suffolk students and alumni-Coordinate events and programming that facilitate connections between students, alumni, faculty, and employers-Cultivate new employer partnerships and expand existing relationships that match students' career goals-Develop initiatives to increase employer engagement with Suffolk students and the Career Communities-Administer Career Community LinkedIn page to promote work opportunities, industry resources, and university events in the fields of public administration, government, and law-Develop initiatives to increase the number of full-time and internship positions posted to Handshake, and increase the number of students and alumni who secure these roles-Collect data on all initiatives to assess outcomes, measure success, and hone future initiatives-Engage current Suffolk alumni and maintain relationships with students in the Career Community as they transition to alumni status-Work with the Director of Career Equity and Access to educate employers about inclusive hiring practices and the value of sponsoring international students

Teach structured homeroom class for twenty fourth grade students, overseeing daily attendance, transition periods, and the social-emotional welfare of studentsCommunicate with parents about the academic progress and social-emotional development of each child, using phone conversations, e-mail correspondence, and a weekly newsletterCreate original curriculum and assessments in math, reading, writing, and social studies Revise sexuality education curriculum alongside a small peer groupServe on a faculty committee examining research in wellness, academic support, and learning-based differencesDirect faculty workshop based on the use of visible thinking routinesCoach junior varsity basketball team during winter season and serve as assistant track coach in the spring

Classroom Instruction- Managed structured homeroom class for twenty fifth grade students- Designed and taught lessons in areas of American history, religion, literature, grammar, and writing- Coordinated field trips, Parent’s Night and Parents Association presentations, and parent-teacher conferencesCurriculum Design- Awarded two summer curriculum grants to design trimester units about New World Encounters, North American colonization, and the American Revolution- Revised existing units about Native American cultures and European explorers to emphasize interactions between various native and European groups- Developed two original research projects about colonial settlements and Revolutionary leaders, with focus on active reading strategies and presentation skillsExtracurricular Roles- Served as faculty advisor to two seventh grade students, holding weekly meetings to discuss academic progress and welfare- Directed weekly study periods for six fourth grade students and provided guidance in homework skills and study habits- Led weekly Debate Club meetings for seventh and eighth grade students- Assisted weekly Community Club meetings, leading team-building exercises and projects for Lower School students

Assisted two third grade homerooms and reinforced lessons from Singapore Math, Sitton Spelling, and Caulkins’ Reading and Writing WorkshopsSubstituted in other Lower School homerooms and special subject classes, including physical education, Spanish, and science Coached and supervised extracurricular activities, including intramural soccer, junior varsity basketball, after school childcare, boatbuilding, third grade newsletter, and academic tutoring