Experience

Helen Keller Elementary School

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

• Instructional Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Assist 4th, 5th, 6th graders improve fluency in reading. Assist 4th, 5th, 6th graders improve fluency in reading.



Newtown Community Development Corporation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Support staff in routine data entry, application review and customer relations. Share information with the general public regarding online Homebuyers Course, Individual Development Accounts for home purchase and Community Land Trust home opportunities.. Support staff in routine data entry, application review and customer relations. Share information with the general public regarding online Homebuyers Course, Individual Development Accounts for home purchase and Community Land Trust home opportunities..



Tempe Community Council

• Tempe Volunteer Income Tax Site (VITA)

• Asset Educator

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Preparing materials for Kids Save classes offered in Tempe and Kyrene School Districts and various community centers in Tempe. In preparation for tax season, ready the income tax site with materials and other resources that address the needs of low income customers. Materials and one to one assistance are offered in basic needs, housing, health care, savings vehicles such as savings bonds and IDA savings programs, utility discount, enrollment in affordable health care and education. Preparing materials for Kids Save classes offered in Tempe and Kyrene School Districts and various community centers in Tempe. In preparation for tax season, ready the income tax site with materials and other resources that address the needs of low income customers. Materials and one to one assistance are offered in basic needs, housing, health care, savings vehicles such as savings bonds and IDA savings programs, utility discount, enrollment in affordable health care and education.



Arizona Women's Education & Employment (AWEE)

• Phoeniz, AZ

• Mentor Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Directed the Mentoring Program including one-to-one mentoring and group mentoring for formerly incarcerated men and women returning to the Arizona workforce and US Military Veterans. Organized relevant group session, family fun events and community service opportunities for AWEE participants and their families. Recruited, trained and provided follow-up to community volunteers interested in becoming a Mentor for adults. These Mentors committed 10 hours a month to their Mentee. Directed the Mentoring Program including one-to-one mentoring and group mentoring for formerly incarcerated men and women returning to the Arizona workforce and US Military Veterans. Organized relevant group session, family fun events and community service opportunities for AWEE participants and their families. Recruited, trained and provided follow-up to community volunteers interested in becoming a Mentor for adults. These Mentors committed 10 hours a month to their Mentee.



Tempe Community Action Agency

• Community Action Program Director

  • 2005 - 2012

  Responsible for operational overview of community action program services for low income Tempe and Fountain Hills residents. Services include: a 5 days a week food pantry; assistance with utility and rent; front office services and resources; special events that meet the needs of the community. Hired, trained and supervised 6 staff and numerous volunteers; produced monthly and quarterly reports for state and local funders; marketed services; represented the agency at interagency collaborations and related meetings; assisted with agency wide services and events. Show less