High School Assistant

EDUCATION

Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

B.A., English, May 2016

POLICY AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, Atlanta, GA

Immigration Law Intern (Summer 2015)

• Assisted in preparing documents for those requesting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.

Served as a Spanish to English translator.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Spriggs-Borroughs Drama and Dance Ensemble, Spelman College

Spelman Student Government Representative (Fall 2013 to Present)

• Serve as liaison between the Executive Board, General body, and the Office of Student Life and Engagement.

• Construct, maintain and uphold the Constitution of the organization.

Office of Inclusion, Division of Student Affairs Spelman College

Peer Assistant Leader (Fall 2014)

• Served as a group leader and mentor for new first-year, transfer and international students, as well as Pauline E. Drake adult learners.

Served as an ambassador to the college.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Talented Tenth Mentoring Program, Morehouse College; South Atlanta High School

Vice President (Fall 2015 to Present)

Enforce duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board in order to maintain vision and strategic goals for the organization.

Director of Community Affairs (Spring 2014 to Spring 2015)

• Created partnerships with external community service organizations to have perpetual relationships.

Mentor (Fall 2013 to Present)

Provide guidance and instruction assisting students of South Atlanta High School in their personal and career development.

3 hr./week

Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, Atlanta, GA

Change Agent (Fall 2015)

Worked exclusively with students from underserved communities, aiding in the development of nonviolent strategies to combat conflict and dispute.

Helped students become “Change Agents” in their local and surrounding communities.

6 hr./week

TeenAngels Society, Inc., Spelman College Chapter

Sister Angel (Fall 2013 to Spring 2015)

Aided in implementation of a curriculum that teaches valuable social and leadership skills.

Served as a mentor to an adolescent member of the program.

5 hr./week

Beecher Hills Elementary School, Atlanta, GA

Assistant Drama Teacher (Fall 2014)

Weekly conducted classes on dramatic diction, and stage presence while promoting a fun and creative atmosphere.

Assisted in directing the winter musical.

3 hr./week

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Int., Spelman College Chapter

Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) Impact Scholar

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