Supported Living Care Manager

• Jan 2019 - Present

Resident Service Coordinator II

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

Park Ranger

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Interpreter (Education) Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

•Developed aspects of a pilot curriculum for fourth grade students that built transferable skills and supported Next Generation Science Standards•Imagined and executed eductional tools to be impactful for all learning styles and levels•Coordinated programs to engage students and prepare them for a place-based learning experiences in Golden Gate National Recreation Area•Facilitated outdoor, inquiry-based education programs for students at under-served schools•Negotiated multiple schedules to create an annual agenda that was effective and balanced•Bolstered teachers' scientific inquiry skills through hands on workshops and trainings Show less

Volunteer

• Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

• Enriched a relaxing home environment with opportunities for learning through play as a caring adult • Collaborated with other team members to provide a healthy snack and meal • Enriched a relaxing home environment with opportunities for learning through play as a caring adult • Collaborated with other team members to provide a healthy snack and meal

Volunteer

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

• Established fitness programs for approximately 25 minors using limited resources • Overcame language and cultural barriers to establish relationships and trust with detention center staff and youth • Connected youth to dance vocational opportunities • Established fitness programs for approximately 25 minors using limited resources • Overcame language and cultural barriers to establish relationships and trust with detention center staff and youth • Connected youth to dance vocational opportunities

PYP Teacher Grades 4 and 5

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

• Executed core curricula and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula in a global, multi-level classroom through dynamic and varied lessons • Incorporated technology, drama, movement and music to most effectively reach students • Confidently managed classroom behavioral issues through consistent expectations and collaborated with families and liaisons to eliminate barriers to students’ learning • Created and implemented ESL classes for 3 levels of French-speaking students • Equipped students with critical-thinking and communication skills through facilitated discussions of social development issues such as balance, responsibility, integrity, etc. Show less

Front Desk Attendant

• Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

Beacon Place provides room and board for formerly homeless residents, primarily single adults living with mental illness along with veterans and those receiving respite care. I assist with meals; general operations; and de-escalation and resolution of conflict. Beacon Place provides room and board for formerly homeless residents, primarily single adults living with mental illness along with veterans and those receiving respite care. I assist with meals; general operations; and de-escalation and resolution of conflict.

Resident Assistant

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

• Balanced the social, residential aspects of the program while still contributing to the program’s overall mission of building deeper understanding about poverty and pressing social issues • Provided engaged supervision during service field experiences and recreational outings • Constructed dynamic, daily activities for 53 gifted high school students through collaborative staff efforts • Balanced the social, residential aspects of the program while still contributing to the program’s overall mission of building deeper understanding about poverty and pressing social issues • Provided engaged supervision during service field experiences and recreational outings • Constructed dynamic, daily activities for 53 gifted high school students through collaborative staff efforts

AmeriCorps High School Coach

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

• Designed and implemented college access curriculum for 23 students from Ubah Medical Academy, a charter high school of predominately Somali immigrant and refugee students, which resulted in 100% of the cohort gaining admission to college (95% gaining admission to a 4 year institution) • Strengthened relationship between Ubah and Admission Possible, which resulted in financial and verbal support from the school that allowed Admission Possible to surpass regular programming opportunities • Recruited students to apply for Admission Possible, and recent college graduates to apply for AmeriCorps positions through engaging oral presentations in Twin Cities High Schools and on college campuses • Work independently on a daily basis to maintain contact and record-keeping with students, their families and other professionals through phone, e-mail, personal interactions, and databases Show less

Volunteer Actor and Activist

• Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

• Coordinated performances, silent auction, teach-ins, and film screenings about ending violence against women and girls both locally and internationally • Coordinated performances, silent auction, teach-ins, and film screenings about ending violence against women and girls both locally and internationally

Admissions Ambassador

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2008

• Engaged prospective students and their families with campus tours that created personal connections and conveyed factual information about coursework, the campus and their program of interest • Served as a panel member representing Augustana students on major student visit days. • Provide clerical support to the Augustana Admission Office when there were no scheduled campus visits

Group Fitness Instructor

• Dec 2004 - Oct 2006

• Choreographed complete cardiovascular land-aerobic and strength-training workouts for groups of 3-50 participants• Integrated multiple options to meet the various exercise needs of all clients• Motivated all particpants, which resulted in increased participation in group fitness on campus

Creator, Director

• Dec 2007 - May 2008

• Piloted a charity event for Heifer International; collaborated with campus actors, singers, musicians, and logicians to generate money and awareness through a musical revue, dessert sampling, and silent auction • Practiced effective public speaking to gain publicity and financial support/donations from Augustana College and the greater Sioux Falls community • Piloted a charity event for Heifer International; collaborated with campus actors, singers, musicians, and logicians to generate money and awareness through a musical revue, dessert sampling, and silent auction • Practiced effective public speaking to gain publicity and financial support/donations from Augustana College and the greater Sioux Falls community

HECUA Intern

• Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

• Worked with Saint Paul Central High School students to write and direct an issue-based theatre production • Coordinated and carried out a tour schedule enabling the students to reach over 10,000 people with their story of being an urban youth • Worked with Saint Paul Central High School students to write and direct an issue-based theatre production • Coordinated and carried out a tour schedule enabling the students to reach over 10,000 people with their story of being an urban youth

Community Development Director

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

• Established communication with 5 communities; their needs were documented, services were provided, and records are now kept about what each community would like from the Sioux YMCA • Managed summer staff to plan and carry out daily enrichment activities (artistic, entertainment, and athletics) in various communities on the Cheyenne River Reservation • Initiated athletic camps for 70 youth and advanced a camping and career exploration program for 25 teens • Strengthened the relationship between the YMCA and partner organizations on the Cheyenne River Reservation to create collaborative programming on health and Lakota arts Show less