Yavonna Sherman
Mediator Intern at Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Sign Languages Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Certification of Domestic Relations Mediation
Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO)Jun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certification of Civil Mediation
Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office (SCAO)May, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Academic Certification in Applied Linguistics-Second Language Teaching (ESL) and Acquisition
University of MichiganMay, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center
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United States
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mediator Intern
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Jul 2021 - Present
Certified Civil and Domestic Relations Mediator through the Supreme Court of Michigan's Administrative Office (SPAO) as of May 2021. After receiving my certifications, I am currently completing my observational hours and supervised mediations required of mediators as an intern through the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center (WCDRC), where I also completed my mediation courses. Once the requirements have been fulfilled, I will be an official mediator on Wayne County's court rosters. Certified Civil and Domestic Relations Mediator through the Supreme Court of Michigan's Administrative Office (SPAO) as of May 2021. After receiving my certifications, I am currently completing my observational hours and supervised mediations required of mediators as an intern through the Wayne County Dispute Resolution Center (WCDRC), where I also completed my mediation courses. Once the requirements have been fulfilled, I will be an official mediator on Wayne County's court rosters.
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Cambly Inc.
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Teacher
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Oct 2018 - Apr 2022
Working as a Remote English Tutor with the Cambly online platform (4.87/5 rating). Creates original lesson plans based on Applied Linguistics research and the needs of the student. Proofreads and edits the academic work of international undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Working as a Remote English Tutor with the Cambly online platform (4.87/5 rating). Creates original lesson plans based on Applied Linguistics research and the needs of the student. Proofreads and edits the academic work of international undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
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Kids Explore Japan
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111 E. Kirby Detroit, MI 48202
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Curriculum Coordinator & Instructor
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Created learning curriculum based on Applied Linguistics background for 30-60 minute after-school courses. Taught Japanese language and culture program for inter-city Detroit children Created learning curriculum based on Applied Linguistics background for 30-60 minute after-school courses. Taught Japanese language and culture program for inter-city Detroit children
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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
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Dearborn, Michigan
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Congressional Intern
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2015
Worked as a Congressional Intern with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Dearborn, Michigan district Office. Assisted the Immigrations and Visa caseworker to keep all immigration forms and policies from USCIS and the Department of State current and up-to-date for efficient completion of casework completion. Worked with persons immigrating to the U.S. their naturalization/green card processes. Worked as a Congressional Intern with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Dearborn, Michigan district Office. Assisted the Immigrations and Visa caseworker to keep all immigration forms and policies from USCIS and the Department of State current and up-to-date for efficient completion of casework completion. Worked with persons immigrating to the U.S. their naturalization/green card processes.
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Public Allies
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ally Apprentice
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
Aided in program coordination and management. Executed administrative tasks for both Executive and Program Directors of BUILD Institute, such as creating advertisement with flyers, compiling participant survey data into reports, & organizing contact databases. Headed and executed Lemonade Day 2015, a community-based event that promoted and empowered youth entrepreneurs. Aided in program coordination and management. Executed administrative tasks for both Executive and Program Directors of BUILD Institute, such as creating advertisement with flyers, compiling participant survey data into reports, & organizing contact databases. Headed and executed Lemonade Day 2015, a community-based event that promoted and empowered youth entrepreneurs.
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International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit (IVC Detroit)
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111 E. Kirby Detroit, MI 48202
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Program Assistant
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Aided in the program compilation for foreign dignitaries who are visiting the United States as a part of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), a U.S. Department of State-sponsored & endorsed program that promotes positive and cooperative international relations between the U.S. and other countries as well as citizen/public diplomacy. Aided in the program compilation for foreign dignitaries who are visiting the United States as a part of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), a U.S. Department of State-sponsored & endorsed program that promotes positive and cooperative international relations between the U.S. and other countries as well as citizen/public diplomacy.
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America Reads
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Greater Detroit Area
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1st Grade English Tutor
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Tutored Hispanic, native Spanish-speaking 1st graders in English at Roberto Clemente Academy. Compiled and delivered original lesson plans for tutoring sessions, as well as keep data records on students’ progress Tutored Hispanic, native Spanish-speaking 1st graders in English at Roberto Clemente Academy. Compiled and delivered original lesson plans for tutoring sessions, as well as keep data records on students’ progress
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International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Children's Activities Coordinator
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Coordinate ethnic enrichment programs; facilitate international children's day camp; aid in facilitating international festivals; offer Japanese language skills in various fashions Coordinate ethnic enrichment programs; facilitate international children's day camp; aid in facilitating international festivals; offer Japanese language skills in various fashions
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AmeriCorps
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Shared Summer Vision Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Served as an adult literacy tutor and secretary for Pro-Literacy Detroit. Received training in adult literacy tutoring and implementation and taught sessions with program participants Served as an adult literacy tutor and secretary for Pro-Literacy Detroit. Received training in adult literacy tutoring and implementation and taught sessions with program participants
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Education
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2019 - 2022
American University School of International Service
Master's of International Relations, International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution -
2008 - 2013
University of Michigan
Bachelor's degree, Applied Linguistics & Japanese Studies -
2004 - 2008
Lewis Cass Technical High School
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