Jess Zaslove
City Year AmeriCorps Member at City Year Seattle / King County- Claim this Profile
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City Year Seattle / King County
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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City Year AmeriCorps Member
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Aug 2022 - Present
Dedicating a year of service at South Shore K-8 in Seattle as an assistant teacher in a third-grade classroom. - Cultivating safe and reliable relationships with students and encouraging their emotional development - Providing overall teacher and student support - Leading third- and fourth- grade small groups in literacy - Creating engaging lesson plans - Facilitating group discussions - Collaborating with our in-school team to organize and lead our City Year after-school program, leading academic tutoring, craft club, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for students across many grades Show less
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COLVILLE STREET PATISSERIE
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Barista
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May 2021 - Aug 2022
- Ensured the success of the Patisserie’s daily services and a pleasant experience for customers by maintaining order and cleanliness, working throughout busy shifts with a team of bakers, management, and fellow baristas. - Ensured the success of the Patisserie’s daily services and a pleasant experience for customers by maintaining order and cleanliness, working throughout busy shifts with a team of bakers, management, and fellow baristas.
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Whitman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Writing Fellow
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Promoted the success of 20 philosophy students in developing ideas and improving their written work through one-on-one meetings, offering specific feedback, and giving class presentations, helping support many students to increased growth as thoughtful and effective writers over the course of the semester.- Consulted with Professor Clearfield on class structure and the progress of the class to ensure the most successful implementation of my role as a Writing Fellow.
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Admissions Team Manager
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Supervised the smooth running of the Admissions Team tour guide program by regularly supporting 50 staff in weekly office hours and monthly all-staff meetings, as well as creating and updating the program’s tour schedule and moderating communication between staff, admissions representatives, and prospective families.- Collaborated with fellow manager and supervisor to effectively strengthen the Admissions Team’s outreach and success, including making decisions for the betterment of the program and overseeing the hiring process for new tour guides.- Effectively and honestly represented Whitman College to hundreds of prospective students and families through clear and open communication on campus tours and at Admissions events. Show less
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Whitman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
-Read over 100 primary texts and academic articles, managed a database of hundreds of articles, and prepared thoughtful and detailed summaries of my reflections to enhance and inspire Professor Jenkins’ work. -Met regularly with Professor Jenkins to discuss recent findings and ideas that would inform her thinking and move her project forward, thinking critically about complex ancient philosophical ideas and philosophical study more broadly. -Read over 100 primary texts and academic articles, managed a database of hundreds of articles, and prepared thoughtful and detailed summaries of my reflections to enhance and inspire Professor Jenkins’ work. -Met regularly with Professor Jenkins to discuss recent findings and ideas that would inform her thinking and move her project forward, thinking critically about complex ancient philosophical ideas and philosophical study more broadly.
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Education
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Whitman College
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy -
University Prep
High School Diploma -
The Oxbow School
Fine/Studio Arts, General