Community Organizer

After School and OST Programming for elementarmiddle school and highschool students. Mentoring and Referrals for our program participants

Managed a caseload of 30 participants in grades 6-8 during the summer-camp program and year-round; interpersonal and academic goal-setting with participants and familiesHelped participants prepare for the middle school and high school application processesMade assessment; reported progress; made appropriate referrals to other agencies

Facilitated a processing and task based group on the topic of racism and anti-oppressionCoordinated a school wide event pertaining to racism in the criminal justice systemCollaborated with several social work agencies to promote their organizational goals SKILLSMS WORD,Powerpoint, Excel, Research, Outreach, Engagement, Assessment, Meeting Facilitation

Created extensive curriculum for camp's Whole Self Program; supervised facilitation of curriculumOrganized various recreational and educational activities and events for participants

Design and facilitate social justice workshops and social action projects with 9th graders concluding in a presentation at a Social Justice Exposition at NYU.Parent outreach, coordinate community partnership between school and organization, collaborate with staff on special projectsPlan, implement, and facilitate several larger projects, including a Social Justice Week hosted at the high school

Assisted with benefits searches, resume writing and resource referralsPerformed extensive outreach for community organizing effortsCo-facilitated community forums and agency meetings

Created and implemented lesson plans for Advanced Placement United States History and Regents Global Studies classes; Collaborated with teacher to develop the overall classroom management and structure, including grading, behavior management, parent contact and follow-up, and parent-teacher conferences.

Observed and assisted Social Studies teacher in preparation for student teaching. Worked with students one on one and in small learning groups under supervision of the host teachers.

Facilitated group discussions and tutorial sessions using the AVID model to assist 10th grade students needing academic assistance.

Started and facilitated an all girls mentoring group for middle school students and assisted with Inwood house in their workshops on sexual health with highschool participants.