Education

Masters of Art, International Development and Social Change September 2014 – May 2016

Clark University – Worcester, MA

MA paper: Young Liberian Women in the Diaspora: The dilemma of returning ‘back home’.

Course in Global Education, Refugee Resettlement Integration and Humanitarian Crisis Response.

Bachelor of Arts: Political Science September 2009 – May 2013

University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI

Minor in Phycology and Nonviolence and Peace Studies, Study aboard in Cape Verde. Teacher’s Assistant in African American Studies.

Kingian Nonviolence and Peace Training Certificate, level I & II.

Semester/Certificate Program: International Development and Human Right

American University - Washington DC September - December 2012

Trainings, conferences and experiential leaning in Switzerland, Belgium, Holland and France.

Skills

Speak, read and write in Twi. Skilled in data entry and SPSS, advanced in MS Office, Excel spreadsheet and Outlook.

Experience

Jewish Family Services of Metro-West September 2015 - Present

NAIP AmeriCorps Intern – Framingham, MA

Case Worker for Resettlement and Citizenship Programs

oCreate citizenship surveys, correct and analyze data for clients. Submit monthly data reports. Update clients database

oResettle new refugees and asylums, assist with navigating different resources in the community to help newly arrivals resettle in their new home.

Parent University Event Coordinator

oOrganize and planned parent university events and workshops to educate a largely immigrant community parents at an elementary school, to further support parent new parents and or new immigrants.

oConduct outreach with community organizations, police department, colleges and universities to partner up for events and workshops.

oAssisted in organizing first ESL program for parents at the elementary school, and summer theater program.

Volunteer Coordinator

oRecruit, train, and manage volunteers in different areas of the program.

Afterschool Program Staff

oOrganize the curriculum with teachers for the program. Prepare materials and supplies for the program.

oTutor 3rd grade students with homework. Provide extra support to mentors at the program.

African Community Education Program November 2014 – September 2015

Adult Education Coordinator – Worcester, MA

Coordinated enrollment into weekday ESOL classes.

Researched and documented additional ESOL and college opportunities for adults and referred clients when appropriate.

Reviewed attendance expectations with Outreach Department and clients.

Oversaw staff and partners who would facilitate playgroup component of Family Literacy Program.

Hired and trained staff and volunteers, ensure that staff and volunteers have proper training and are implementing program goals effectively

Youth Mentor

oSelected to mentor youths, to provide academic and moral support to youth’s ages 10-18.

Things Remembered October 2014- December 2015

Sales Associate – Marlborough, MA

•Engaged customers in order to provide to them what they need in terms of product and quality service.

•Communicated current product features and benefits to customers, and promote brands.

•Processed transactions in a times efficient manner.

•Assisted customers with personalization and engraving of items.

University of Rhode Island Feinstein September 2011 – May 2013

Vice President – Providence, RI

Led board meeting. Assisted in hire and training the secretary. Helped recruit board members.

Organized and coordinated student activities for the students.

Served as a representative on the student affairs committee of the University.

Co-created the annual budget and submitted it to the financial department for review and approval.

Collaborated with members of the city staff, other public agencies and private organizations in public events.

Embassy of the Republic of Ghana September - December 2012

Consular Office, Visa Intern – Washington, D.C.

Supported the consular department in reviewing document, preparing and issuing visas.

Responded to passport holders and visa seekers complaints and requests for information and services.

InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan September - December 2012

Media Outreach Intern – Washington, DC

Increased media list and achieved in having media covered during the company's annual fundraising event.

Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media.

Collaborated with production team to coordinate advertisements and promotions.

Teachers Assistant June 2011 - June 2012

Charles E. Shea High School Intern – Pawtucket, RI

Worked with ESL, immigrant, and students from low-income houses.

Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.

Assisted a large number of ESL students successfully complete the summer program.

Developed a research paper on the No Child Left Behind Law and its affect on ESL students in Pawtucket Public High Schools; specifically at the Shea High School.

Tenant Coordinator August – December 2011

CB Richard Ellis/New England Office Intern – Providence, RI

Drafted and edited written materials including agendas for executive meetings.

Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings.

Answered and quickly redirected up to calls.

Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.

Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and scheduling database.

Assisted with receptionist duties, file organization and research and development.

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