MUQITA T. SAAFIR
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EDUCATION[pic]The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology
Graduation: May 2011
RELATED COURSEWORK
[pic]Sociology of Culture, Sociology of Education, Youth Subcultures,
Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education, Child &
Adolescent Development for Education, Motivational Foundations of
Education, & Logic and Practice of Sociological Research
WORK EXPERIENCE
[pic]Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, Georgia State
College of Education, Intern
Atlanta, GA
May 2009 - August 2009
. Served as receptionist, greeting and directing visitors
. Guide administrative work for DREAMS Collaborative Summer Institute
. Created and published the Center's Summer 2009 Newsletter
. Assisted in the Presidential office of the College of Education
Breakthrough Collaborative, Teaching Intern
Miami, FL
May 2008 - August 2008
. Executed and upheld a daily academically rigorous curriculum
. Served as an academic and social advisor for underprivileged middle
school students
. Worked on a team of 37 co-teachers and administrative staff
. Coordinated site field trip for 80+ students at the University of Miami
CEWE, Inc., Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development Firm, Intern
Atlanta, GA
May 2006 - August 2007
. Established presently used filing system
. Contacted and corresponded to the needs of sub-contractors, vendors, and
employees
. Conducted experienced secretarial and administrative work
. Organized & compiled firm's tax information
. Experienced on-site real estate building site
MENTORING EXPERIENCE
[pic]Black Educational Support Team, Freshman Counselor/ Mentor
Athens, GA
August 2007 - Present
. Promote retention of African-American students at the University of
Georgia
. Serve as academic and social mentor
. Serve as advocate for incoming freshman and transfer African-American
students
Black Educational Support Team, "Greensboro Dreamers" Mentor
Greensboro, GA
August 2006 - Present
. Mentored and tutored a group of 40+ at risk middle school students weekly
. Taught everyday life skills and the importance of succeeding through
education
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
[pic]The National Council of Negro Women - President, Student Advisor
2006 - Present
Black Educational Support Team - Recruitment Chair
2006 - Present
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
2006 - Present
SKILLS
[pic]Language: Basic knowledge of Spanish, conversational and written
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Professional
Social Media: Experienced with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn