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Orlando, Florida, United States

Partner with school administrators, teachers, and City Year members to identify middle students to participate in our program model focused on improving attendance, social-emotional learning, and course performanceSupport the Impact Manager in maintaining effective schoolhouse relationships and service deliveryEnhance a team of ten’s ability to provide high impact academic and engagement activities for students through best practice sharing, progress monitoring, observation, and peer coachingComplete all the responsibilities of a City Year AmeriCorps Member (duties below)

Orlando, Florida Area

Served 1700 hours at a Title I school as a student success coach in a 6th grade reading classDeveloped intervention strategies and lessons to improve course performance, attendance, and behavior for 23 at-risk students by spending 30 minutes per week with each childInitiated whole school events such as writing competitions, trivia, and student appreciations, learning to demonstrate leadership through delegating tasks and improving in organizational skillsServed on a team of 10 individuals, strengthening professional development, communication and collaboration skills, and problem-solving strategiesSupported partner teacher in managing classroom expectations and implementing course standards for 110 studentsCreated interactive and professional social media presence to build rapport with students and illustrate successes to team sponsors and stakeholders

Birmingham, Alabama Area

SpeakFirst Debate Coach at Smith Middle School Taught a group of a dozen middle schoolers how to debate and work as partners, no matter their age Fostered an environment of encouragement and resilience through providing constructive criticism, positivity, and dependable support Worked alongside a partner and developed useful and effective lesson plans while learning delegation and sharing responsibilitiesFocusFirst Vision Screener across Alabama Traveled to low-income communities across Alabama and provided free vision screenings to pre- school aged kids and younger (6 months-6 years) Referred those with vision issues to an organization that would provide free care Developed skills of efficiency and time-management through conducting back-to-back screenings SaveFirst Tax Site Coordinator in Gadsden, Birmingham, Bessemer, and Montgomery Provided free tax preparation to low income families in various low-income cities across Alabama Instructed and led a group of college student volunteers to complete accurate returns with confidence Maintained a positive relationship with site partners and taxpayers by being thorough and accommodating

Lawrenceville, Ga

Managed and worked with vendors for events to maximize entertainment and profitsBudgeted for entertainment, venues, decorations, food and beverage, etc.Created event floor plans and decorated accordingly

Grayson, Ga

Adapted lesson plans for two eighth grade language arts classesLed Socratic seminars to engage students in mature discussionsMotivated students to learn to the best of their abilities