JENNA CELESTIN
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Education:
John Jay College of Criminal Justice – New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, expected December 2020
Double minoring in African American Studies & Gender Studies
Cumulative GPA 3.6, Dean’s List 2017-2020
Experience:
Kids Orbit—Brooklyn, NY,
Group Leader, April 2019-March 2020
Trained the incoming after school counselor in game & activity facilitation, & homework help strategy.
After School Counselor, Sept. 2018-June 2019
Assisted up to 20 1st-4th grade students with homework.
Led students in arts & crafts, recreational activities & fun icebreakers.
Maintained a safe & supportive environment for students by establishing & upholding rules and following safety procedures.
CUNY Service Corps—Brooklyn, NY,
Student Intern (ESL Tutor and High School Equivalency Exam Tutor), September 2019-March 2020
Assist and support adults with the English Language.
Create lessons and activities that assists adults in reading, writing and speaking in the English language.
Assist and tutor adults in preparation for the High School Equivalency Exam with Math and Science.
Charles For NY State Senate Campaign 2020---Brooklyn, NY
Student Intern (Campaign Coordinator), November 2019-February 2020
Assist in coordinating and planning events directed towards campaign election for June 2020.
Organized spreadsheets and listings for press.
Work closely with elected NY State senatorial candidate Emmanuel Charles in preparation for upcoming 2020 election
Office of Assembly member Mathylde Frontus—Brooklyn, NY,
Student Intern, June 2019- August 2019
Support local constituents by directing them to resources needed via phone or walk-ins.
Research bills to confirm support of assembly woman when inquiries are made by constituents.
Work closely with, schedule & accompany assembly woman on legislative meetings & local events.
Collaborate with select colleagues to plan & schedule free weekly community events & activities such as street fairs, summer reading initiatives & supply drives.
Leadership:
John Jay ACE’s Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) Scholar (Aug.2017-present)
-Volunteered in 3 community service projects including a church, office workplace and hospital.
-Attend monthly seminars that empower women & enhance leadership skills.
Skills:
Fluent in Haitian-Creole
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Google Drive.