Legal Assistant, Removal Defense Project

• Sep 2023 - Present

Copy Editor

• Jul 2021 - Present

Copy edit monthly newsletter featuring advice on the college application process, writing strategies and resources. Copy edit monthly newsletter featuring advice on the college application process, writing strategies and resources.

English Language Teacher

• Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

- Completed intensive 120-hour teacher certification course (CELTA), including 8 assessed lessons, extensive observation of experienced classroom teachers, and daily input sessions on methodology, language analysis, and their application in the classroom. - Planned and taught English classes for adolescents and adults at the Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels (10-15 students); provided one-on-one instruction in Business English. - Developed students’ listening, reading, speaking, and… Show more - Completed intensive 120-hour teacher certification course (CELTA), including 8 assessed lessons, extensive observation of experienced classroom teachers, and daily input sessions on methodology, language analysis, and their application in the classroom. - Planned and taught English classes for adolescents and adults at the Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels (10-15 students); provided one-on-one instruction in Business English. - Developed students’ listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills through a range of language lessons incorporating authentic material; supported students in preparing for international exams. Show less - Completed intensive 120-hour teacher certification course (CELTA), including 8 assessed lessons, extensive observation of experienced classroom teachers, and daily input sessions on methodology, language analysis, and their application in the classroom. - Planned and taught English classes for adolescents and adults at the Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels (10-15 students); provided one-on-one instruction in Business English. - Developed students’ listening, reading, speaking, and… Show more - Completed intensive 120-hour teacher certification course (CELTA), including 8 assessed lessons, extensive observation of experienced classroom teachers, and daily input sessions on methodology, language analysis, and their application in the classroom. - Planned and taught English classes for adolescents and adults at the Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels (10-15 students); provided one-on-one instruction in Business English. - Developed students’ listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills through a range of language lessons incorporating authentic material; supported students in preparing for international exams. Show less

Peer Writing Tutor

• Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

- Completed semester-long training course on writing pedagogy and tutor methods, with an emphasis on linguistic justice, anti-racism, disability justice and wellbeing. - Provided regular writing support for 14 first-year students within a writing-intensive seminar. - Worked with students on developing a strong personal voice, organized progression of ideas, and research skills. - Identified struggling students and met with seminar professor throughout the semester to discuss… Show more - Completed semester-long training course on writing pedagogy and tutor methods, with an emphasis on linguistic justice, anti-racism, disability justice and wellbeing. - Provided regular writing support for 14 first-year students within a writing-intensive seminar. - Worked with students on developing a strong personal voice, organized progression of ideas, and research skills. - Identified struggling students and met with seminar professor throughout the semester to discuss expectations and provide additional support.

Armstrong Library Circulation Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

Assisted library patrons with borrowing and returning books, technology, and inter-library loan.

Twilight Project Research Fellow

• Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

Immigrant and Worker's Rights Intern

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

- Conducted intake calls in Spanish for The Massachusetts Undocufund for Covid-19 Relief, an organization that redistributes funds to undocumented workers in Massachusetts who do not qualify for federal assistance. - Coded interviews for the Love Resists project on police/ICE presence and surveillance in immigrant communities in partnership with UUSC, Grassroots Leadership (Austin, TX) and the Muslim Justice League - Co-created the Fall 2021 Ad-Book, formatting digital media from unions,… Show more - Conducted intake calls in Spanish for The Massachusetts Undocufund for Covid-19 Relief, an organization that redistributes funds to undocumented workers in Massachusetts who do not qualify for federal assistance. - Coded interviews for the Love Resists project on police/ICE presence and surveillance in immigrant communities in partnership with UUSC, Grassroots Leadership (Austin, TX) and the Muslim Justice League - Co-created the Fall 2021 Ad-Book, formatting digital media from unions, community organizations, and local businesses as part of a fundraiser supporting Mass JwJ's work. Drafted the December 2021 newsletter, highlighting recent workshops, legislative efforts, and direct actions. - Attended weekly meetings with JwJ staff and monthly meetings of the Driving Families Forward Coalition advocating for the passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act, legislation which would allow undocumented Massachusetts residents to obtain driver's licenses. -Contributed to regular email newsletters, fundraising efforts, and a variety of organizational documents. Coordinated biweekly Facebook posts for Mass JwJ and MassUndocufund. Show less - Conducted intake calls in Spanish for The Massachusetts Undocufund for Covid-19 Relief, an organization that redistributes funds to undocumented workers in Massachusetts who do not qualify for federal assistance. - Coded interviews for the Love Resists project on police/ICE presence and surveillance in immigrant communities in partnership with UUSC, Grassroots Leadership (Austin, TX) and the Muslim Justice League - Co-created the Fall 2021 Ad-Book, formatting digital media from unions,… Show more - Conducted intake calls in Spanish for The Massachusetts Undocufund for Covid-19 Relief, an organization that redistributes funds to undocumented workers in Massachusetts who do not qualify for federal assistance. - Coded interviews for the Love Resists project on police/ICE presence and surveillance in immigrant communities in partnership with UUSC, Grassroots Leadership (Austin, TX) and the Muslim Justice League - Co-created the Fall 2021 Ad-Book, formatting digital media from unions, community organizations, and local businesses as part of a fundraiser supporting Mass JwJ's work. Drafted the December 2021 newsletter, highlighting recent workshops, legislative efforts, and direct actions. - Attended weekly meetings with JwJ staff and monthly meetings of the Driving Families Forward Coalition advocating for the passage of the Work and Family Mobility Act, legislation which would allow undocumented Massachusetts residents to obtain driver's licenses. -Contributed to regular email newsletters, fundraising efforts, and a variety of organizational documents. Coordinated biweekly Facebook posts for Mass JwJ and MassUndocufund. Show less

ELL Program Coordinator

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

- Reimagined weekly English lessons for migrant farmworkers during COVID-19, shifting from in-person small-group lessons to remote and hybrid lessons with an emphasis on relationship-building and interactive, individualized methods of instruction utilizing zoom calls, text messages, and audio messages via WhatsApp; maintained contact with over 20 farmworkers at varying levels of English language proficiency and oversaw communication between them and student tutors - Developed resources and… Show more - Reimagined weekly English lessons for migrant farmworkers during COVID-19, shifting from in-person small-group lessons to remote and hybrid lessons with an emphasis on relationship-building and interactive, individualized methods of instruction utilizing zoom calls, text messages, and audio messages via WhatsApp; maintained contact with over 20 farmworkers at varying levels of English language proficiency and oversaw communication between them and student tutors - Developed resources and lead trainings for student tutors in collaboration with Professor Shawna Shapiro from the Middlebury Linguistics Department. - Attended weekly board meetings; created new board member positions to strengthen network of mutual aid between the college and migrant community and to grow relationships with community partners including the Open Door Clinic and Addison Allies Network - Helped raise $3,626 in emergency funds for sick and laid off migrant farmworkers during COVID-19 pandemic - Organized student volunteers for the December 2019 Mexican Consulate Visit - Conducted exploratory interviews in Spanish about a community kitchen food access project, partnering with UVM Migrant Education Project; co-hosted an information session for student and faculty volunteer drivers with the Open Door Clinic, AAN, and the Center for Community Engagement, utilizing Migrant Justice’s Solidarity Transportation Network guidelines Show less - Reimagined weekly English lessons for migrant farmworkers during COVID-19, shifting from in-person small-group lessons to remote and hybrid lessons with an emphasis on relationship-building and interactive, individualized methods of instruction utilizing zoom calls, text messages, and audio messages via WhatsApp; maintained contact with over 20 farmworkers at varying levels of English language proficiency and oversaw communication between them and student tutors - Developed resources and… Show more - Reimagined weekly English lessons for migrant farmworkers during COVID-19, shifting from in-person small-group lessons to remote and hybrid lessons with an emphasis on relationship-building and interactive, individualized methods of instruction utilizing zoom calls, text messages, and audio messages via WhatsApp; maintained contact with over 20 farmworkers at varying levels of English language proficiency and oversaw communication between them and student tutors - Developed resources and lead trainings for student tutors in collaboration with Professor Shawna Shapiro from the Middlebury Linguistics Department. - Attended weekly board meetings; created new board member positions to strengthen network of mutual aid between the college and migrant community and to grow relationships with community partners including the Open Door Clinic and Addison Allies Network - Helped raise $3,626 in emergency funds for sick and laid off migrant farmworkers during COVID-19 pandemic - Organized student volunteers for the December 2019 Mexican Consulate Visit - Conducted exploratory interviews in Spanish about a community kitchen food access project, partnering with UVM Migrant Education Project; co-hosted an information session for student and faculty volunteer drivers with the Open Door Clinic, AAN, and the Center for Community Engagement, utilizing Migrant Justice’s Solidarity Transportation Network guidelines Show less

Undergraduate Legal Intern, Baltimore City

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

- Attended week-long training on ethics, case investigation, legal research, and biased policing - Worked under three attorneys in the Felony Trial Division reviewing police body worn camera footage, conducting client interviews, and attending virtual court proceedings - Completed a research project on jury trials during Covid-19, working closely with attorney supervisor to review reports from the NACDL, United States Courts Covid-19 Judicial Task Force, and re-opening plans of… Show more - Attended week-long training on ethics, case investigation, legal research, and biased policing - Worked under three attorneys in the Felony Trial Division reviewing police body worn camera footage, conducting client interviews, and attending virtual court proceedings - Completed a research project on jury trials during Covid-19, working closely with attorney supervisor to review reports from the NACDL, United States Courts Covid-19 Judicial Task Force, and re-opening plans of different counties and states - Developed voir dire questions on juror feelings regarding law enforcement, recent Black Lives Matter protests, and COVID-19 related concerns with attention to implicit bias, racial bias, and jury composition - Participated in weekly lecture series with Baltimore-based nonprofits including Homeless Persons Representation Project, Maryland Legal Aid, Disability Rights Maryland, Casa de Maryland, and the Esperanza Center Show less - Attended week-long training on ethics, case investigation, legal research, and biased policing - Worked under three attorneys in the Felony Trial Division reviewing police body worn camera footage, conducting client interviews, and attending virtual court proceedings - Completed a research project on jury trials during Covid-19, working closely with attorney supervisor to review reports from the NACDL, United States Courts Covid-19 Judicial Task Force, and re-opening plans of… Show more - Attended week-long training on ethics, case investigation, legal research, and biased policing - Worked under three attorneys in the Felony Trial Division reviewing police body worn camera footage, conducting client interviews, and attending virtual court proceedings - Completed a research project on jury trials during Covid-19, working closely with attorney supervisor to review reports from the NACDL, United States Courts Covid-19 Judicial Task Force, and re-opening plans of different counties and states - Developed voir dire questions on juror feelings regarding law enforcement, recent Black Lives Matter protests, and COVID-19 related concerns with attention to implicit bias, racial bias, and jury composition - Participated in weekly lecture series with Baltimore-based nonprofits including Homeless Persons Representation Project, Maryland Legal Aid, Disability Rights Maryland, Casa de Maryland, and the Esperanza Center Show less

Summer Camp Counselor

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

- Acted as an assistant teacher for classes of 20 students on acting, cooking, art, and science - Led activities for children in grades K-5, providing individualized attention and fostering inclusivity - Acted as an assistant teacher for classes of 20 students on acting, cooking, art, and science - Led activities for children in grades K-5, providing individualized attention and fostering inclusivity

Teaching Assistant and After-School Program Counselor

• Sep 2014 - May 2018

- Assisted in writing lesson plans, leading lessons, and facilitating activities for kindergarten class of 15 students - Led arts, science, and sports activities for elementary school children during school year - Fostered community and inclusivity through weekly conversations during lunch - Assisted in writing lesson plans, leading lessons, and facilitating activities for kindergarten class of 15 students - Led arts, science, and sports activities for elementary school children during school year - Fostered community and inclusivity through weekly conversations during lunch

Summer Intern

• May 2017 - Sep 2017

- Staffed the helpline serving women looking for emotional support and women searching for housing and shelter referrals. - Assisted visitors with using computers and fax machine, editing resumes and cover letters, and translating documents from Spanish to English. - Oversaw community kitchen and food/clothing donations; provided childcare for mothers utilizing center resources. - Organized and facilitated feminist book club meeting on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca… Show more - Staffed the helpline serving women looking for emotional support and women searching for housing and shelter referrals. - Assisted visitors with using computers and fax machine, editing resumes and cover letters, and translating documents from Spanish to English. - Oversaw community kitchen and food/clothing donations; provided childcare for mothers utilizing center resources. - Organized and facilitated feminist book club meeting on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Show less - Staffed the helpline serving women looking for emotional support and women searching for housing and shelter referrals. - Assisted visitors with using computers and fax machine, editing resumes and cover letters, and translating documents from Spanish to English. - Oversaw community kitchen and food/clothing donations; provided childcare for mothers utilizing center resources. - Organized and facilitated feminist book club meeting on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca… Show more - Staffed the helpline serving women looking for emotional support and women searching for housing and shelter referrals. - Assisted visitors with using computers and fax machine, editing resumes and cover letters, and translating documents from Spanish to English. - Oversaw community kitchen and food/clothing donations; provided childcare for mothers utilizing center resources. - Organized and facilitated feminist book club meeting on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Show less