Jeremiah Pope
Chicago, Illinois 773-***-**** ********.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
College of Fine and Applied Arts: Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design, Minor in Media WORK EXPERIENCE
After School Matters Chicago, IL
Peoples Gas Instructor Aug 2024 - Present
● Developed and delivered weekly lesson plans on energy efficiency, smart technologies, and IoT systems to 25 high school students
● Facilitated hands-on workshops using Arduino microcontrollers, guiding students through building sensor-based systems such as traffic lights, 7-segment displays, and automated temperature controls.
● Taught MIT App Inventor to support youth in creating smartphone applications that communicate with physical devices via Bluetooth.
Google AI Instructor
● Facilitate and manage a group of 10+ students in creating and learning the fundamentals of AI, increasing AI literacy by 30% in daily use
● Equipped teens with skills in Teachable Machine to develop their capstone project, resulting in 4-6 different variations Youth Program Administrator & Event Coordinator Intern
● Managed and coordinated after-school programs for students, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication using program management tools and MS Office
● Worked collectively with the program team to organize events and workshops to enhance student participation City Year Chicago, IL
Student Success Coach Aug 2024 - Jun 2025
● Conducted data analysis to deliver targeted academic interventions for a cohort of 6+ students, leading to a 47% grade improvement over one semester. Leveraged insights to tailor support strategies and track progress.
● Collaborated with educators to identify at-risk students and devised personalized support plans using quantitative data-driven metrics to enhance student engagement and improve academic performance by 60% compared to the previous year
COOP Careers Chicago, IL
Digital Marketing Captain Jan 2024 - Jun 2025
● Co-led 32 cohort meetings, guiding and mentoring fellows through critical career development workshops focused on SEO, paid search, social media strategies, and media planning.
● Provided clear instructions and hands-on support to help participants develop hard and soft skills for industry roles
● Collaborated with a team to create strategic marketing deliverables, analyze metrics, and present findings YMCA Champaign, IL
Civic Life Media Intern Oct 2023 - Aug 2024
● Created impactful multimedia projects for Non-Profits using Adobe Photoshop to help raise awareness about homelessness, effectively conveying the organization’s message, resulting in a 30% increase in community engagement and donations.
● Designed Winter Holiday donation materials with Premiere Pro/Canva for Cunningham's Children's Home, integrating insights for their promotional video while introducing innovative design concepts to increase website engagement by 30% on a weekly average.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications and Platforms: Microsoft Suite, Google Ads, Excel, Google Suite, Meta Ads Manager, CPR, Mandated Reporter
Skills: Communication, Facilitation, Project Management, Paid Search/Social, Campaign Management, Data Analysis, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Awareness, Arduino, IoT (Internet of Things), Circuit Design