Experience

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

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

• Program Assistant

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  - Serve as initial contact for department related calls to answer questions and direct them to the appropriate staff member if needed - Manage and maintain discretionary grants within Salesforce, such as creating and closing grant files, maintaining updated information on organizations and individuals, processing grant payments, etc. - Prepare reports, memos, and documents accurately and in a timely manner using Microsoft Office and Salesforce - Provide secretarial and administrative… Show more - Serve as initial contact for department related calls to answer questions and direct them to the appropriate staff member if needed - Manage and maintain discretionary grants within Salesforce, such as creating and closing grant files, maintaining updated information on organizations and individuals, processing grant payments, etc. - Prepare reports, memos, and documents accurately and in a timely manner using Microsoft Office and Salesforce - Provide secretarial and administrative support to the program team of 5 staff members, including the Senior Vice President of Program & Initiatives, such as managing correspondence, calendar, meetings, and aiding in events. Show less



Duval County Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Secondary English Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  Jacksonville, Florida, United States - Observed and evaluated student performance and understanding based on data, and behavior and modified instruction in response. This resulted in student testing levels increasing by 10% - Developed and implemented a rigorous and motivating curriculum for sixth grade students - Modified the curriculum and lessons to meet the needs of a diverse group of student learners resulting in increased engagement and interest in the material being covered - Served as a dedicated and encouraging… Show more - Observed and evaluated student performance and understanding based on data, and behavior and modified instruction in response. This resulted in student testing levels increasing by 10% - Developed and implemented a rigorous and motivating curriculum for sixth grade students - Modified the curriculum and lessons to meet the needs of a diverse group of student learners resulting in increased engagement and interest in the material being covered - Served as a dedicated and encouraging role model for my students as well as conflict mediator Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teach For America Corps Member

  • May 2021 - Jun 2023

  Jacksonville, Florida, United States - Selected from over 10,000 applicants with a 15% acceptance rate - Placed in a high need Title I school for two years serving the community and working with at risk youth - Participated in 50+ hours of additional training and professional development focusing on diversity, improving teaching skills, etc.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  College Park, MD - Planned numerous community development programs and develop interpersonal relationships with 30 residents - Used crisis management and conflict mediation skills to mitigate risk in incidents with residents - Acted as a liaison between residents and the department of resident life - Met key administrative deadlines within the University database

• Peer Career Educator

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  College Park, Maryland - Advised hundreds of University of Maryland students on career-related topics, including resumes, cover letters, and Linkedin accounts, resulting in improvement in their overall quality and competitiveness - Coordinated and collaborate with coworkers to complete additional projects resulting in increased efficiency - Conducted and designed off-site presentations about the career center’s resources to groups of up to 50 students



Prince George's County Council

• Distict 3 Intern

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  - Conducted research and wrote brief memos for Council Member Glaros on topics regarding relevant legislation including environmental and local animal safety laws - Assisted Senior staff members with various projects and key administrative work - Assisted with out of the office events such as a career fair and grant committee dinner among others with the Council member and Senior staff - Drafted social media posts on upcoming events that are occurring within the jurisdiction -… Show more - Conducted research and wrote brief memos for Council Member Glaros on topics regarding relevant legislation including environmental and local animal safety laws - Assisted Senior staff members with various projects and key administrative work - Assisted with out of the office events such as a career fair and grant committee dinner among others with the Council member and Senior staff - Drafted social media posts on upcoming events that are occurring within the jurisdiction - Created fliers and infographics that are sent directly to thousands of constituents across the county Show less