Experience

Simpson Housing Services

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

• Children and Youth Services Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Supervise, support, and facilitate the success of Simpson's Children and Youth programs.

• Senior Literacy Mentoring Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Advocate Leadership:-Provide mentoring to new staff-Co-chair Simpson's Policy and Advocacy Committee-Represent Simpson families on MPS Climate and Safety Advisory Committee-Represent Simpson families on ISAIAH Education Equity TeamFacilitate academic and relationship skills building among K-5 youth experiencing homelessness by providing intensive support to 1:1 mentoring relationships. Assess students and provide individualized literacy lesson plans. Coordinate monthly outings. Meet regularly with youth, mentors, families, and schools to support the match and advocate for the needs of youth and families.

• Literacy Mentoring Program Coordinator

  • May 2016 - May 2019

  Facilitate academic and relationship skills building among K-5 youth experiencing homelessness by providing intensive support to 1:1 mentoring relationships. Assess students and provide individualized literacy lesson plans. Coordinate monthly outings. Meet regularly with youth, mentors, families, and schools to support the match and advocate for the needs of youth and families.Co-chair Policy and Advocacy Committee, beginning December 2017Member of MPS Climate and Safety Advisory Committee, beginning December 2017



Somali American Parent Association

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

• Wax Barro Youth Tutoring Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Provide academic support and extracurricular enrichment to Somali English Language Learners at Andersen United Community School. Support tutors working one-on-one on literacy and math skills. Coordinate student assessment and program evaluation. Liaise with school staff to provide seamless transition from school day programming to after-school programming. Provide academic support and extracurricular enrichment to Somali English Language Learners at Andersen United Community School. Support tutors working one-on-one on literacy and math skills. Coordinate student assessment and program evaluation. Liaise with school staff to provide seamless transition from school day programming to after-school programming.



Everybody Wins Minnesota

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• School Site Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Empower children to build a love of reading and confidence in their reading skills by supporting Reading Buddy volunteers and facilitating Power Lunch program logistics. Empower children to build a love of reading and confidence in their reading skills by supporting Reading Buddy volunteers and facilitating Power Lunch program logistics.



Literacy Minnesota

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

• Summer Reads Outreach Specialist VISTA

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer service position. Support 50 AmeriCorps VISTA service members at 60+ sites in the Metro and greater Minnesota through peer mentoring, training, and administrative support. Collaborate with literacy council staff to administer Summer Reads program. Co-teach culturally focused literacy curriculum to students in the Interfaith Action-Department of Indian Work Indian Youth Enrichment Program. Summer service position. Support 50 AmeriCorps VISTA service members at 60+ sites in the Metro and greater Minnesota through peer mentoring, training, and administrative support. Collaborate with literacy council staff to administer Summer Reads program. Co-teach culturally focused literacy curriculum to students in the Interfaith Action-Department of Indian Work Indian Youth Enrichment Program.



Somali American Parent Association

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

• AmeriCorps VISTA- Youth Programming and Community Engagement Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Design and facilitate a summer college-prep/leadership-building program for East African high school students. Monitor, evaluate, and improve out-of-school-time programs offering tutoring and enrichment to East African middle school and high school students. Build and maintain positive, sustainable community relationships. Recruit, hire, train, and support volunteers and interns. Manage community outreach efforts. Design and manage website, monthly newsletter, and social media accounts. Build administrative capacity.



Macalester College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cataloging and Acquisitions Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jul 2013

  Order, receive, invoice, catalog, and process new materials for DeWitt Wallace Library collection. Complete other collection management projects as assigned. Train, mentor, and supervise new student workers. Order, receive, invoice, catalog, and process new materials for DeWitt Wallace Library collection. Complete other collection management projects as assigned. Train, mentor, and supervise new student workers.



International Institute of Minnesota

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Immigration Services Intern

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Assist immigrant and refugee clients with green card, travel document, and citizenship applications. Explain application process and financial aid opportunities available. Maintain clear records and follow-up for each client. Answer client questions about processes, rights, and responsibilities. Assist immigrant and refugee clients with green card, travel document, and citizenship applications. Explain application process and financial aid opportunities available. Maintain clear records and follow-up for each client. Answer client questions about processes, rights, and responsibilities.