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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

• Sustain a space where student leaders can reach beyond their fullest academic and leadership potential• Drafted a detailed proposal to implement the school’s first student government association (SGA)• Pitched, recruited, and executed an effective application and elections process for students in grade 5-8 -- generating applications that doubled the desired membership capacity. • Worked with student leaders to implement GLA’s inaugural “100 Honorary” which honored GLA’s top 100 scholars in grades K-8 for the 100th day of school• Executed student service-minded initiative to send cards to kids in vulnerable health conditions through Cards For Hospitalized Kids (CFHK), a local non-profit• Delegated the responsibility of student choice in spirit week days• Meet weekly with executive board and biweekly for general body meetings to discuss potential initiatives, assist with resources needed for student-led projects, and examine issues affecting school culture and climate from the student perspective• Collaborate with school leadership on best practices for the organization and with staff on potential initiatives for students to take up

Greater Chicago Area

• Educate and steward 8th grade scholars in English Language Arts to ensure high school readiness on Chicago’s south side• Teach a separate literature and writing curriculum that adheres to common core state standards to maximize academic progress• Maintain effective management and discipline in the classroom• Work with other teachers and administrators to address and resolve student issues – with behavioral and academic interventions where necessary• Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction and student participation• Consistently administer and proctor assessments to evaluate student progress, record results, and generate meaningful reports that communicate progress to parents

Greater Chicago Area

• Assessed sales and performance goals for cabinets and appliance department employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.• Generated design quotes up to $40K from top cabinetry suppliers according to customer dimensional and functional requirements • Applied marketing skills to enhance customer experience and generated $100K+ annually in sales for cabinets and appliance department products• Established and maintained relationships with local contractors and regional vender representatives for major appliance chains and cabinetry suppliers• Assessed risks associated with project while being transparent to customer about design process

Greater Chicago Area

• Served as the graduate student representative with representatives from all University constituencies to enhance shared governance amongst various University-wide councils and committees• Addressed issues affecting campus climate and the welfare of the broader community• Crafted solutions to University challenges• Defined and refined processes to enhance the work of the University

• 47 Fellows were chosen by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to continue efforts in diversifying higher education faculty in Illinois (DFI). • Sponsor: Sophia Mihic, PhD• Presented research paper on “Identity Negotiation as Politicization” at Illinois Political Science Association 2021 Annual Conference • Panel Moderator & Presenter: “The Art of Institution, Politicization, and Resolution”• Developed the skills necessary to teach political science related topics at the collegiate level

Greater Chicago Area

• Graduate assistantship through NEIU’s Learning Success Center/Center for Academic Writing• Identified challenges students face comprehending the material outside of the classroom• Communicated common student misconceptions on assignments and rubrics with professors• Tutored undergraduates in political science and other related disciplines as a Discipline Tutor• Completion of Tutor Essentials training (Jan. 2021)

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education Leadership & Policy Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science, 3.92

Activities and Societies: • Pi Sigma Alpha – Theta Lambda Chapter (National Political Science Honor Society) • University Advisory Council.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy, 3.93

Activities and Societies: • Alpha Chi – Illinois Zeta Chapter (National College Honor Society)• Summa Cum Laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: • Alpha Phi Omega - Alpha Alpha Chapter (National Service Fraternity)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: • National Honor Society - Vice President • Student Council - Senior Class Vice President • Leaders Empowered.