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Denver, Colorado, United States

· Develop, edit, and proofread internal and external communications with a keen eye toward language usage and style.· Develop editorial schedule and strategy for content creation, both internal and external, that align with our mission and goals. Create, maintain, and execute communications timelines and track analytics. · Develop innovative strategies for community outreach, partnering with internal teams and fostering relationships with communities embraced by those we support and our partners who provide service in the community.· Assist with grant, RFP, and annual report writing and editing as required. · Provide communication expertise to departmental management. Assist in maintaining brand awareness. · Support with the coordination of outreach opportunities and attend outreach events as needed.· Manage a small outreach team.

Denver, Colorado, United States

🌟 Communications Specialist | 🌟 Change Agent Job duties include:• Content creation including internal and external newsletters, client stories, website updates, social media, and general marketing efforts.• Supports fundraising efforts, including acknowledgement letters, mail and email appeals, andonline giving.• Vet community resources and maintain current, up-to-date listings on RMHS Resource webpage.• Collaborate with manager and stakeholders to develop and maintain informational materials.• Communicate and partner with outside vendors for promotional and print orders, receive orders, andmaintain current inventory.

• Provide direct instruction to adult learners studying English as a Second Language.• Implement curriculum tailored to English Language Acquisition.• Assist adults with a wide range of skill levels in creating individualized education plans that meet their learning needs and goals.

Denver, Colorado, United States

🌟Student Success Advocate | Curriculum Specialist🌟 Education Innovator | Data-Driven Curriculum Expert🌟 Engaging Educator | Equity AdvocateSome of my noteworthy milestones include:• Managed 150 diverse learners, tailoring learning materials and providing regular feedback, leading to an 85% improvement in reading and civics scores for students over 10 months.• Transformed complex content into engaging presentations, effectively conveying information to a wide audience, resulting in a 30% increase in audience comprehension and engagement.• Developed external communication materials for 150 families annually, increasing family engagement by through effective event promotion and progress updates.•Partnered with Denver's County Clerk and Recorder to serve as a voter registrar, ultimately increasing student voter registration by 60% before the 2022 mid-terms and demonstrating commitment to amplifying student voice.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

🌟Dedicated non-profit social media managerSome of my noteworthy milestones include:• Crafted and maintained a compelling social media presence by producing consistent and engaging content that adhered to the organization's branding guidelines.• Designed and delivered tailored social media posts targeting diverse stakeholders, including families and donors, resulting in an increase in online engagement and support.• Collaborated with leadership to establish a clear vision for the organization's social media presence, branding strategy, and target audience, ensuring alignment with the overarching mission and goals.

Querétaro, Mexico

🌟Experienced educator | Passionate about leveraging technology for online learning.🌟 Trainer of teachers, especially as pandemic forced all-online learning 🌟 Curriculum creator 🌟Dedicated to effective bilingual communication with stakeholdersSome of my noteworthy milestones include:• Trained 50 teachers in utilizing technology platforms for online learning, transitioning to virtual classrooms, and increasing student engagement through the effective integration of educational technology.• Designed and launched an interactive website dedicated to the 6th-grade English Language Arts curriculum, increasing parental involvement and satisfaction.• Created and implemented a pioneering International Baccalaureate (IB) Language and Literature curriculum tailored to the needs of 100 diverse learners.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

🌟Dedicated educator | Empowering students through public speaking & debate🌟 Mentor in leadership development | Middle School Teacher of the Year 2019 🌟Passionate advocate for fostering civic engagement•Designed and implemented a curriculum for public speaking and debate clubs, increasing participation by 15% and improving students' public speaking skills.• Mentored students in the Denver-based World Affairs Challenge, achieving a 90% participation rate. One student group who researched paid family leave even lobbied the private school board to change the school's policy for new parents from 12 weeks at 25% pay to 12 weeks at 50% pay.• Received the 2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year award for effective teaching, quality instruction, and a significant increase in student civic engagement.

Mesa Elementary School

Oversaw program leaders, aides and volunteers to ensure smooth implementation of wide array of engaging activities for K-5 students. Maintained safe and fun community for students with working parents.

Remote

Edited career and education-related articles for company's three websites. Conducted online research to update median salary and employment outlook statistics. Provided high quality copy editing and proofreading services.

Seogwipo, Jeju-Do, Korea

Co-taught and assisted in an MYP Grade 7 English course and a MYP Grade 7 Humanities course. Provided language acquisition support to multilingual learners and promoted high student engagement. Created and delivered lessons that provided students with opportunities to connect their own culture to cultures across the world and enhance reading and writing skills.Planned and implemented Outdoor Education curriculum for 13 grade levels (K-12) within an after-school co-curricular system. Provided academic and emotional support to Grade 11 and 12 students in residence hall. Tutored individuals in SAT, ACT and College Prep workshops. Planned residence excursions to various cultural sites throughout Jeju Island, partnering with community members and local organizations to provide high quality learning experiences.

Big Bear, Ca

Taught wide array of hands-on environmental science classes to groups of Grade 5 and 6 students from the greater Los Angeles area. Safely executed adventure courses such as rock climbing, outdoor survival and archery. Acted as primary care-taker and role model for Grade 5 and 6 students, engaging and entertaining them as well as keeping them warm and dry in sometimes harsh weather conditions. Wrote blog posts about teaching in an outdoor classroom and pertinent environmental issues for school's website.

Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Oversaw implementation of Active Life and Outdoor sections in student newspaper by writing and editing weekly articles. Supervised reporters, setting deadlines and editing content.

Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Designed and implemented outdoor education program for high school students enrolled in summer undergraduate programs. Led day hikes in the foothills of Colorado Springs and assisted with rafting and climbing trips. -Facilitated discussions about pre-college fears and college application process

Durango, Colorado

Boulder, Co

Master'S Degree, Human Development, 4.0

Concentration: Human Learning and Development Capstone Project: The Urgent Need for Revamping Digital Literacy in the Age of Misinformation

Bachelor'S Degree, English- Creative Writing, 3.75

Activities and Societies: Editor at The Catalyst (student newspaper), Ahlberg Gear House employee, Outdoor Recreation Committee leader.

Multiculturalism, Globalization And Social Change

Studied abroad in Cochabamba and La Paz, Bolivia