Daniel Adu
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Fairfax, VA 22033
aduxcy@r.postjobfree.com
Profile
Self-motivated, hardworking, former division 1 athlete in search of positions in case management and data entry
Education
September 2017 - May 2021
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - B.S - Sociology Minor - Substance Use Disorder Edu.
May 2022 - Present
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA - Masters - Education Experience
Paralegal Intern (BG Law, “personal injury”, Fairfax Va) - July 2021 - September 2021
Performed legal research while aiding attorneys/ paralegals through different tasks assigned to me. Tasks include filing legal documents and following up with clients. Responsibilities vary on a day-to-day basis.
Instructional Assistant (FCPS, West Springfield HS) - October 2021 - June 2022
Worked with various students and aided administration by enhancing the work environment
Case Manager (FCPS, West Springfield HS) - August 2022 - January 2023
Responsibilities include ensuring services and support are in place and provided as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and acting as a liaison between the student's teachers and parents. Managed a caseload of 7 students.
Mentoring Program (West Springfield HS) - February 2022 - January 2023
Took on the responsibilities of guiding students through schoolwork and challenges faced outside of school.
Data entry required.
Awards Scholarships
●Football athletic scholarship “James Madison” (2017-2021)
●CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor roll (2020)
●Track & Field scholarship “Virginia Tech” (Offer)
Leadership Involvement Skills
Learned how to balance and manage a demanding schedule of a student athlete for 4 years with 40+ hour work weeks. Have acquired a great understanding of leadership and teamwork through my experiences. Have had a contributing role and positive influence within a 100+ person team.
In 2015, I served as treasurer for my youth group at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church (Woodbridge, VA). I took on the responsibilities of budgeting and carrying out financial plans for the association. In 2016 I served as Vice President of the youth group. Both the President and I shared tasks and responsibilities to enhance the atmosphere and the experience of the youth group.
In 2018, I worked with members and participants of the special Olympics during a National Championship (Frisco, TX).
Technical skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Certified in all) - OpenSCAD, Tinkercad (Technology certified 2018)
Languages: English- fluent, Twi- fluent (Strong communication skills)