Amara Payne

Teaching Fellow at Teach For America Houston
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Houston, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency

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Experience

  • Teach For America Houston
    • Houston, Texas, United States
    • Teaching Fellow
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      - Teaching 10th grade ELA full-time, delivering engaging lessons, and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs - Fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting student growth and academic achievement - Collaborating with parents, guardians, and community members to build strong relationships, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events - Engaging in ongoing professional development, including pre-service training… Show more - Teaching 10th grade ELA full-time, delivering engaging lessons, and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs - Fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting student growth and academic achievement - Collaborating with parents, guardians, and community members to build strong relationships, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events - Engaging in ongoing professional development, including pre-service training, coaching from experienced educators, and continuous refinement of teaching practices - Advocating for educational equity and social justice both within and beyond the classroom while leveraging the Teach For America network and resources Show less - Teaching 10th grade ELA full-time, delivering engaging lessons, and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs - Fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting student growth and academic achievement - Collaborating with parents, guardians, and community members to build strong relationships, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events - Engaging in ongoing professional development, including pre-service training… Show more - Teaching 10th grade ELA full-time, delivering engaging lessons, and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs - Fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting student growth and academic achievement - Collaborating with parents, guardians, and community members to build strong relationships, attending parent-teacher conferences, and participating in school events - Engaging in ongoing professional development, including pre-service training, coaching from experienced educators, and continuous refinement of teaching practices - Advocating for educational equity and social justice both within and beyond the classroom while leveraging the Teach For America network and resources Show less

  • Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area
    • Project Intern
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      -Helping to write and edit policy briefs for publication and meeting purposes -Researching and keeping up to date on current events in Venezuela and the Latin America and Caribbean region -Translating official letters and documents from English to Spanish to send and publish -Attending meetings with government officials from various countries (ie: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia) -Aiding in the research, strategy, and development of human rights advocacy -Tracking… Show more -Helping to write and edit policy briefs for publication and meeting purposes -Researching and keeping up to date on current events in Venezuela and the Latin America and Caribbean region -Translating official letters and documents from English to Spanish to send and publish -Attending meetings with government officials from various countries (ie: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia) -Aiding in the research, strategy, and development of human rights advocacy -Tracking individuals and companies in Venezuela that are currently or have been sanctioned by the U.S. Show less -Helping to write and edit policy briefs for publication and meeting purposes -Researching and keeping up to date on current events in Venezuela and the Latin America and Caribbean region -Translating official letters and documents from English to Spanish to send and publish -Attending meetings with government officials from various countries (ie: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia) -Aiding in the research, strategy, and development of human rights advocacy -Tracking… Show more -Helping to write and edit policy briefs for publication and meeting purposes -Researching and keeping up to date on current events in Venezuela and the Latin America and Caribbean region -Translating official letters and documents from English to Spanish to send and publish -Attending meetings with government officials from various countries (ie: Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia) -Aiding in the research, strategy, and development of human rights advocacy -Tracking individuals and companies in Venezuela that are currently or have been sanctioned by the U.S. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Programming Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

      - Supporting ODEI’s programming initiatives with a focus on diversity and inclusion within International Affairs; specifically signature programs for Cultural Heritage Celebrations, Inclusive Excellence Week, and planning for the Public Service Weekend - Creating and managing program evaluations for signature programs and ODEI co-sponsored events - Researching and benchmarking peer institutions for equity and inclusion best practices focused on diversity in international affairs for… Show more - Supporting ODEI’s programming initiatives with a focus on diversity and inclusion within International Affairs; specifically signature programs for Cultural Heritage Celebrations, Inclusive Excellence Week, and planning for the Public Service Weekend - Creating and managing program evaluations for signature programs and ODEI co-sponsored events - Researching and benchmarking peer institutions for equity and inclusion best practices focused on diversity in international affairs for faculty and staff - Supporting the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and serving on working groups as needed - Developing programmatic and community-focused diversity initiatives for student leaders and student organizations within ESIA

    • Research Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      - Conducted research on at-risk juvenile populations, including BIPOC, youth in foster care, and youth in underserved communities; examining the relationship between these identifiers and incarceration rates - Launched Lemons to Lemonade, a youth recidivism-prevention program aimed at providing educational and employment resources to formerly incarcerated youth - Prepared presentations, abstracts, documents published in the GW Hatchet and DCPD informational packets - Facilitated DCPD… Show more - Conducted research on at-risk juvenile populations, including BIPOC, youth in foster care, and youth in underserved communities; examining the relationship between these identifiers and incarceration rates - Launched Lemons to Lemonade, a youth recidivism-prevention program aimed at providing educational and employment resources to formerly incarcerated youth - Prepared presentations, abstracts, documents published in the GW Hatchet and DCPD informational packets - Facilitated DCPD Youth Summit, an event providing underrepresented youth a chance to converse with DCPD in a safe environment, giving them space to advocate for themselves and their communities

    • Teaching Intern
      • Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

      - Leading small group virtual learning experiences with students with the support of veteran educators - Assisting with promoting and improving literacy in 2nd and 4th graders through virtual learning - Creating and executing lesson plans that aid students in reading skills (ie: comprehension, pronunciation) - Meeting with students 4 days a week to provide consistent support - Leading small group virtual learning experiences with students with the support of veteran educators - Assisting with promoting and improving literacy in 2nd and 4th graders through virtual learning - Creating and executing lesson plans that aid students in reading skills (ie: comprehension, pronunciation) - Meeting with students 4 days a week to provide consistent support

  • United States Congress
    • Nashville, Tennessee, United States
    • Legislative Intern for Congressman Jim Cooper
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      - Communicated with constituents by responding to calls - Generated engaging content for official social pages by designing graphics (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) - Conducted legislative research and prepared policy memos for both the Member and legislative staff - Drafted constituent letters and assisted with office casework pertaining to passports, immigration, and veterans affairs - Communicated with constituents by responding to calls - Generated engaging content for official social pages by designing graphics (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) - Conducted legislative research and prepared policy memos for both the Member and legislative staff - Drafted constituent letters and assisted with office casework pertaining to passports, immigration, and veterans affairs

  • Jumpstart
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area
    • English Second Language Tutor
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

      - Developed literacy-based lesson plans for ESL students aged 3-7 - Worked with students in the classroom to improve their English conversational skills and literacy - Collaborated with other Jumpstart interns to create and translate virtual literacy-based lesson plans for accessible socially distanced learning during Covid-19 - Developed literacy-based lesson plans for ESL students aged 3-7 - Worked with students in the classroom to improve their English conversational skills and literacy - Collaborated with other Jumpstart interns to create and translate virtual literacy-based lesson plans for accessible socially distanced learning during Covid-19

Education

  • The George Washington University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Double Major in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Africana Studies
    2019 - 2023
  • University School of Nashville
    High School Diploma
    2006 - 2019

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