Experience

African Services Committee

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021



The English-Speaking Union

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Work Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Facilitating information and registration sessions for prospective new Andrew Romany New Immigrant Center (ARNIC) students• Monitoring English as a Second Language (ESL) class attendance and following up with absent students to assist with possible issues and increase class retention rates• Creating and implementing new program evaluation methods in order to increase quality and quantity of program feedback • Facilitating information and registration sessions for prospective new Andrew Romany New Immigrant Center (ARNIC) students• Monitoring English as a Second Language (ESL) class attendance and following up with absent students to assist with possible issues and increase class retention rates• Creating and implementing new program evaluation methods in order to increase quality and quantity of program feedback



Jewish Family Service

• United States

• Refugee AmeriCorps Cultural Orientation Specialist

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Schedule and facilitate group and in-home cultural orientation sessions to help newly arrived refugees gain the knowledge and skills necessary for living in the U.S. and to assist in cultural adjustment• Develop and distribute additional materials to clients on topics discussed in cultural orientations• Provide case management support to resettlement staff, including bringing clients toappointments, creating new client files, assisting with move-ins, and completing home visits• Spearhead food bank pilot and community garden project to provide clients access to healthy andculturally appropriate food, helping over twenty families• Recruit ten new volunteers for the family mentor program and serve as main contact for allvolunteer mentors



English At Large

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs Assistant, AmeriCorps New American Integration Program

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Developed and promoted the Career Access Lab, a career readiness program for unemployed and underemployed English language learners• Tutored two intermediate English language learners in grammar, language, and life skills• Delivered career readiness support to learners through individualized tutor sessions, conversation groups and events• Maintained contact with learners in order to provide additional support and recommend outside resources• Organized and facilitated English as a Second Language (ESL) book groups



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• New American Integration Program AmeriCorps Member

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Helped immigrants and refugees gain economic stability and participate in American society through strengthening English skills, becoming US citizens, and connecting with community resources• Attended monthly trainings on immigration, citizenship, and community outreach• Volunteered at citizenship clinics and assisting applicants with naturalization forms, including the N-400• Co-leader for end-of-year member project, created tasks for other members and coordinated between groups• Received award for service excellence at AmeriCorps graduation ceremony



Heifer International

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Volunteer

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Facilitated various programs to teach visitors about the mission of Heifer International and the impact of international development• Served as a day camp counselor for children aged six to fifteen and led campers in scheduled activities involving animal care and the environment• Participated in office management, organic gardening, animal husbandry, and general farm maintenance • Facilitated various programs to teach visitors about the mission of Heifer International and the impact of international development• Served as a day camp counselor for children aged six to fifteen and led campers in scheduled activities involving animal care and the environment• Participated in office management, organic gardening, animal husbandry, and general farm maintenance



Rhodes College Office of Information and Technology Services

• Student Worker

  • Sep 2012 - May 2016