Assistant School

DAMIEN J. WRIGHT

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Buffalo, New York 14215

Home: 716-***-**** Cell: 716-***-****

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EDUCATION INTERDENOMINATIONAL THEOLOGICAL CENTER Atlanta,

GA

Master of Divinity, May 2009

Concentration in Homiletics and Worship, Overall GPA

3.26/4.0

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary, September 2004,

Concentration in Community Mental Health, Overall

GPA: 2.9/4.0

EXPERIENCE JOURNEYS CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER Buffalo, NY

Sept 2009-July2010 School Age Teacher, Teacher Assistant

. Helped students in after school program with

homework in areas of math, reading and

spelling.

. Assisted in day care with infants.

. Provided janitorial services for the day care

by cleaning and mopping floors.

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION Dallas, TX

May 2008-Aug 2008 Summer Intern

. Taught Religious studies to local youth throughout

the Dallas community.

. Presented ministry exploration and leadership

development opportunities for college-aged young

adults.

. Provided services during summer camp for low risk

children and youth living in low income

neighborhoods in North Texas.

January 07-May 2007 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA

Resident Assistant

. Assisted students in maintaining a safe, living

campus environment.

. Helped resident director and students with room

checks, rules and regulations and moving.

. Gave answers to students who needed assistance.

WEST SENECA AMERICORPS West Seneca, NY

Dec 2004-Dec 2005 Tutor, Teacher Aide

. Tutored kindergarten and 4th grade in basic

skills of reading, writing and math.

. Performed duties such as making copies,

checking homework and making sure the room is

functional for students.

. Assisted principal with breakfast and lunch

duty making sure students were following

directions.

THE BOB LANIER CENTER Buffalo, NY

Sept 2004-Nov 2005 Tutor, Activities Instructor

. Tutored 1st and 4th graders in after school

program in subjects of reading, math, and science.

. Coordinated recreational activities so children

can have an enjoyable experience.

. Instructed reading mastery program so children can

learn to read words and sounds.

RONALD E. MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM Amherst, NY

May2002-Sept2004 Research Assistant

. Implemented research with faculty mentor concerning

how segregation affects education in Buffalo.

. Gathered statistical information and interviewed

people to see the impact of segregation on Black

education and offer solutions to improve education in

Buffalo.

. Evaluated the performance of predominantly black

public schools in comparison to white public schools

to see the differences in academic performance and

resources available between blacks and whites.

. Performed research to discover how the lack of

computers or digital technology affects students in

Buffalo's public school system.

Sept 2002-June2004 CORA P. MALONEY COLLEGE Amherst, NY

Student Assistant, Minority Higher Education Program

Intern

. Performed clerical duties such as answering phones,

making copies and sorting mail.

. Assisted with the decision making process for

selecting students to the SUNY Louis Stokes Alliance

for Minority Participation by analyzing students

grade point average, experience and personal

statement.

PROFESSIONAL Richardson Fellowship, Chaplain 2006-2007 Treasurer

2008-09

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