Summer Collins Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Managed an online community of 22K diverse members from across the world, serving as the first point of contact for community-related information, updates, and events. Oversight of team of 15 community moderators, development of educational materials and resources (formal documentation, tutorials, overviews, blogs, etc.) and high quality support for users joining the community and utilizing the product.

Oakland, California, United States

I served as a 10th Grade Teacher of English Language Arts and a 9th + 10th Grade Advisor at LPS-Oakland R&D. I instructed 150+ students using a variety of instructional strategies and methods to meet the needs of and engage all learners in my classroom, and design curriculum based on Common Core standards. I also advised a group of 23 students for two years on college and career preparation. I collaborated regularly with Education Specialists and the English Language Coordinator at my school to provide adequate supports, accommodations, and equitable instruction to ELLs and newcomer students as well as students with IEPs and 504 plans. I created and implemented culturally relevant and inclusive lesson plans through an SEL lens and worked to establish a learning environment that is actively anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and all-inclusive.

Oakland, California, United States

I was selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals, committing at least two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. I participated in an intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement, and simultaneously taught in summer school program run by Teach For America for public school students under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. In addition to my full-time teaching commitment at Leadership Public Schools in Oakland, I regularly engaged in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.

New York City Metropolitan Area

As an academic coach, I provided specialized tutoring services to students preparing to take standardized tests including ACT, SAT, and SSAP. These services were conducted first in-person, then remotely due to the international health crisis and stay-at-home orders.

New York, New York, United States

I served as the intern to the Office of Council Member Keith Powers (4th District), Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, aiding with various administrative duties, including scheduling for the member, policy research/development, constituent case management, and staffing community hearings. My policy research concentrated on the abusive practices in New York's prison facilities, specifically on Riker's Island, and legislative responses aimed at addressing the vast and ongoing history of the severe overrepresentation of Black men in the system, as well as the prevalence of violence, racism and anti-blackness, and malpractice against incarcerated individuals.

Greater New York City Area

At Stumptown, I prepared high-quality espresso and tea beverages for customers in the Cobble Hill/Downtown Brooklyn area, delivering exceptional customer experience and building relationships by going the extra mile. I developed a thorough understanding of speciality coffees, teas, merchandise, and promotions to drive sales. I maintained a clean and organized environment and took personal efforts toward minimizing waste and conserving energy and shared ideas on how to improve processes and cafe accessibility.

Oakland, Ca

At Highwire, I worked 4 shifts per week on average while pursuing my bachelor's degree as a full-time Berkeley student. I prepared speciality espresso and tea beverages in their high and low volume cafes, built relationships and made meaningful conversation with customers, developed latte art skills, and gained knowledge of a variety of specialty coffee and tea products. I met the demands of barring, running the register, restocking and cleaning, while also maintaining a high standard of customer service and hospitality.

Berkeley, California

As an event manager at Lothlorien Cooperative, a community within the Berkeley Student Cooperative for low-income residents, I collaborated with other managers to facilitate culturally competent and inclusive events for boarders and house members. I helped organize violence prevention and harm reduction workshops with a focus on consent and supported in the creation of thorough risk-management plans prioritizing community safety and harm reduction. My co-manager and I successfully hosted multiple in-house events for the co-op's 70+ diverse members, facilitating lifelong relationships throughout the community.

San Francisco Bay Area

As a student representative of TFA, I sourced 300+ dynamic student leaders from a variety campus organizations, mentored 50+ applicants through the application process and executed a variety of marketing, engagement and networking events on Berkeley’s campus. Representing UC Berkeley's TFA cohort, I also attended a TFA-facilitated conference in Phoenix for young people pursuing work in educational equity.

San Francisco Bay Area

I served as an assistant on two projects led by Professor Karen Chapple and various graduate student researchers at CCI focused on affordable housing issues. For the first project, I conducted fieldwork in a physical feasibility study related to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) adoption as a response to the Bay Area housing market crisis. For the next project, I conducted fieldwork on 400+ units in the East Palo Alto & South Bay communities with a focus on housing insecurity, displacement, and gentrification and helped lead local high school students assisting with this project.

Sacramento, California Area

As one of six fellows selected by Equality California, I assisted the Office of Assemblymember Laura Friedman (43rd District) and shadowed the day-to-day state-level legislative process while contributing to LGBTQ+ visibility in the California State Capitol. I aided the office in staffing bills, attending hearings and briefings, and communicating with constituents. I met daily with various LGBTQ+ legislators and government affairs professionals to discuss pertinent issues facing the community.

Berkeley, California

As a director within UC Berkeley's student association, I launched efforts with student & city-wide organizations aimed at increasing resources for women’s health, wellness, and support. I supported in securing grant funding for focused research on sexual assault prevention measures to address issues within the ASUC. I also presided as temporary student advisor to University Health Services in drafting plans to implement a campus Wellness Center.

San Francisco Bay Area

As an intern to the Accounts Manager, I managed the software licensing renewals for customer accounts under $8,000, reviewed upcoming expiring subscriptions, and researched pricing/customer information to create proposals. I successfully secured more than $270,000 in customer renewals.Lucid Design Group is a sustainable software solution to manage and monitor energy data.

Berkeley, California

As President of the Panhellenic community, I managed the largest women's organization on campus of more than 2,000 students, while leading a board of 11 executive members and supervising 12 chapter presidents. I oversaw all executive board meetings and regularly collaborated with each executive member in their relevant department, including risk management, recruitment, community development, and supported each chapter president in administrative decisions as needed. In collaboration with the UC Berkeley LEAD Center advisors, I oversaw all internal/external affairs and relations, risk management processes, such as harm reduction workshops and sexual violence prevention and reporting, as well as the formal recruitment process. Accomplishments include:- Designing and implementing mandatory consent education for all PHC members as an accountability measure to mitigate sexual violence in the community- Rewriting and instituting new community bylaws to ensure a gender-inclusive recruitment process- Instituting a new Vice President of Personal Health & Wellness executive position- Establishing a community service partnership with the Berkeley Student Cooperative- Representing the community before local government by advocating for survivor-supportive legislation regarding group living arrangementsThe National Panhellenic Conference provides support and guidance for 26 women's chapters and serves as the leading voice on contemporary issues of collegiate and alumni sorority life.

Berkeley, California

As a member of the Communications team, I helped to lead media marketing campaigns for panels, debates, and talks given by leading experts in topical issues hosted on campus for the Berkeley community. I promoted events through social media, partnerships with local businesses and student organizations, etc. and aided the Comms manager in reorganizing the team's internal structure and solidifying the Forum's visual branding.The Berkeley Forum is a non-partisan, student-run organization that provides the Berkeley community with a platform for the free expression and debate of a wide range of ideas by hosting debates, panels, and talks with distinguished speakers.

Lodi, California, United States

At the Mud Mill, a ceramics painting studio, I supported customers in the artistic process from start to finish - pottery selection, design creation, and proper handling. In addition to individual groups, I hosted events and parties for groups of all ages, prepared pottery in the glazing and firing stages, handled finished projects through customers' pick up, and maintained an energetic and comfortable environment for customers.

Bachelor Of Arts, English & Economics

Activities and Societies: Panhellenic Executive Council, Associated Students of the University of California, Teach for America, Center.

Master Of Education - Med, Social And Emotional Learning

Certification In Social Sciences And Humanities, International Economics

University of California Education Abroad Program