RESUME
Professional
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I am an innovative and self-motivated student at Georgetown, double-majoring in Government and African-American Studies and minoring in Justice and Peace Studies. I am interested in public policy, research, educational equity, and storytelling as they relate to empowering and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.
Work
experience
Robert F. Smith Fellow. Smithsonian National Museum for African American History and Culture
May 2018 - August 2018
Nationally selected fellow based at the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture at Alabama State University. Contributing to the creation of the Civil Rights Voices Speak Project, aimed at collecting oral history interviews and making them widely available.
• Identified and Interviewed individuals active in the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, AL.
• Conduct background research for, outline the scope of, and transcribe interviews
• Developed and lead a public workshop series on how the collected oral histories can be utilized by educators
• Executed a objective-centered marketing plan for the publicity of the Civil Rights Voice Speak Project
• Designed exhibits and cultural heritage spaces for the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African American Culture
• Maintained a digital database for oral histories and other archival material
Storyteller. Georgetown University Office of Communications.
Washington, D.C
August 2017 - Present
"Georgetown Stories" is a multi-media, first-person documentary series following the lives of 18 undergraduate students throughout the academic year as their Georgetown stories unfold.
- Create weekly content for university accounts on various platforms (Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Youtube, etc) for audiences over 75,000.
- Serve as a representative for the university for press appearances and events
- Edit digital content in Final Cut Pro and iMovie
Research Associate. FutureEd at Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy.
Washington, D.C
May 2017 - January 2018
• Contribute to research relating to school choice, vouchers, social and emotional learning, and educational equity, and other areas of personal and organizational interest.
• Write briefs on various education policy related events
• Identify research reports and statistics to feature in website content
• Arrange and conduct interviews for purposes of website features and research
• Manage the website, mailing list, and social media pressence for FutureEd
Program Coordinator. Georgetown University Center for Multicultural Equity and Access.
Washington, D.C.
2010 - present
YLEAD is a pre-oreintation program that immerses first-year students and undergraduate peer leaders in topics of diversity and social justice, and leadership on Georgetown's campus and in the D.C. community.
In the position of coordinator I:
• Curated a curriculum grounded in various scholarly frameworks (critical social theory, liberation theology, social change model of leadership, inter-group dialogue, ignition pedagogy, learning outcome driven approaches) to foster growth, self-awareness, and leadership in YLEAD peer leaders and participants in the context of social identities, structures and systems, and community.
• Synthesized data from pre- and post-program assessment into a year end report of the program (available upon request)
• Developed relationships with various entities at Georgetown and in the broader community
• Trained peer leaders in facilitation, dialogue, mentorship and community building skills
• Maintained a detail budget for expenses relating to YLEAD
• Sought out sponsors and community organizations to supplement funding for the program
Educator. Summer College Access Mentorship Program.
Washington, D.C.
May 2016 - August 2016
Worked with educators from the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, D.C. to facilitate a college immersion camp at Georgetown University for minority DC high school students. Taught and lesson planned classes focused on college writing, college preparation, and career enrichment. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating on weekly lesson planning
- Leading classroom workshops on the above topics
- Planing for trips and executing contracts
- Facilitating classrooms and lesson catered towards ELL students
Included training on teaching styles, teaching for ELL students, corrective behaviors, education demographics and trends, and cultural competency
Skills
Social Media Strategy
Statistical Analysis
Curriculum Design
Google Suites
Adobe Suites
Video Editing and Production
Event Planning
Project Management
Fundraising
Training and Faciltation
Diversity and Inclusion Consulting
Languages
Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
Education
Georgetown University.
Washington, D.C.
Expected Graduation 2019
B.A. Government and African American Studies, Minor in Justice and Peace Studies.
Relevant Coursework: United States Political Systems; International Relations; Elements of Political Theory; Education, Politics, and Policymaking, Education, Equity, and Advocacy; Research Methods in Justice and Peace Studies, Research Methodologies in African American Studies, Elementary Statistical Methods
University of the Western Cape.
Cape Town, South Africa
January 2018 - June 2018
Completed a semester abroad of direct matriculation.