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New York, United States

-Prepared federal and local state returns accurately for over 100 low-income families to encourage economic independence within the Bronx community-Managed 5 team members across 3 tax sites, training them on how to provide smooth and efficient services leading to a 30% increase in client satisfaction compared to the previous year- Forged new partnerships with schools and other community-based organizations in the Bronx to provide financial counseling and tax preparation services to new clients, promoting economic justice and financial empowerment

New York

-Managed an annual caseload of 150 first-generation students, assisting them in college applications and post-secondary preparation/planning leading to 900 college applications submitted yearly- Facilitated weekly information sessions and workshops on financial aid, college lists, personal statements, and mindfulness forhigh school students as well as parents both in person and virtually to enhance college and career readiness amongst low incomefamilies- Collaborated with guidance counselors, teachers, principals, and college admission personnel on workshops, school-wide eventsand college and career panels and visits to create a college-going culture in the school environment and increase college awareness

-Mentored a core group of 13 motivated students through one-on-one phone sessions ensuring that they maintained an 85% or above in each academic class and applied to at least 2 extracurricular activities to enhance their resumes when applying to college- Implemented and led 6-grade level college readiness workshops on networking, resumes, cover letters, interviews, and succeeding in the workplace in order to prepare students for summer internships, jobs, and volunteer activities-Guided student discussions and community-building activities that led to meaningful connections and relationships amongst themselves as well as with staff

Greater New York City Area

- Encouraged positive adult-child relationships and provided individualized attention to a classroom of low-income 15 preschool students to prepare them for school success-Delegated tasks among a team of six members to plan developmentally appropriate educational activities, with a focus on language and literacy- Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with familiesThe pre-school children that I work with come from low income neighborhoods and some may live in circumstances that are difficult to imagine. Despite this they come in early in the morning excited to see their Jumpstart friends twice a week where they can sing songs at the top of the lungs and read their favorite books even if it means just looking at the pictures. Being a part of Jumpstart has changed my perspective on children. They experience emotions and feelings just like adults and they are smarter than we think them to be. Being a part of their lives has taught me not only patience but love and kindness. There is nothing like walking into a classroom full of children who are happy to see you!

New York, Ny

• Engaged students in creating their college lists as well as revising the college essays • Mentored students during a SUNY Potsdam college tour where they were able to get a taste of the college experience • Analyzed data by creating an excel sheet on information on the relationship between NYPD and NYC schools• Testified for a hearing before the Department of Education on the school discipline code for NYC schools

Bronx, Ny

Working with Quik Park I charged and received payments for customers who were using the facilities. I was able to provide customer service through interactions with the customer. I answered their questions and resolved any problems they had. I also recorded all the transactions and took a daily account for all the money that came in.

Bronx, Ny

• Facilitated a classroom of 20-30 5th graders after their school day ended • Provided homework assistance to each student in the classroom as needed • Evaluated students monthly based on the academic performance which was then communicated to parentsUnder Alianza Dominicana I was a tutor in a middle school where I was in charge of about fifteen fifth graders in a classroom. I provided and encouraged a safe environment where students were able to complete their daily homework. I led them to their after school activities and assisted in any way possible. I worked with a team of other tutors to make sure that we were all doing the best we could to give students a successful academic year. At the end of the year we also prepared and put on a performance with the children.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

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