Licensed Foster Parent - State of Ohio
(2020-01 - 2024-01)
- Training and licensure through Northeast Ohio Adoption Services
- Approved for foster parenting and therapeutic interventions for children with mild to moderate behavioral issues
- Additional training for parenting children with special needs
- Supporting children with educational, developmental, physical, and social trauma
Internship – Mentor and Cohort Captain - The Refugee Response
(2019-05 - 2020-04)
- Meet weekly with mentee
- Develop weekly activities to support mentee, mentee families, and volunteer needs
- Assess and assist in academic growth through tutoring, activities, and interaction
- Assess and assist in socialization growth through activities, interaction, and cultural field trips and exposure
- Receive and process constructive communication for the betterment of mentee/client services
- Submit interaction and observation reports to the Refugee Response monthly
English Foreign Language Teacher - DaDa ABC
(2018-08 - 2019-06)
- Provide support for target English vocabulary in Mandarin for zero English speaking students from 4 – 16 years old
- Implement curriculum to support desired learning objectives for English language acquisition
- Complete ongoing continuing education requirements in Chinese culture, language and student engagement
Middle School Science Substitute - Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy
(2018-07 - 2018-09)
- Draft, submit, and implement lesson plans for science and technology classes, grades 6 – 8
- Engage and instruct students in a classroom setting
- Identify specific student needs and implement intervention techniques as needed
- Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and key stakeholders for student success
Farm Hand - Morning View Farm
(2013-03 - 2018-03)
- Work all aspects of animal husbandry and livestock care with the owner--including milking, feeding, medicating, dehorning, tattooing, egg incubation, maternity care, fortification and building of fencing and pens for chickens, cattle, sheep, goats, ducks, llamas, and rabbits
- Participate in all aspects of crop production including tillage and soil preparation; feeding and watering food plants, decorative plants, and trap plants; utilizing pest control methods, and testing soil and water for appropriate nutrient levels
Master Gardener - Oklahoma State University Logan County Extension Office
(2016-12 - 2018-12)
- Assist farmers and growers with investigation and testing as needed to identify optimal conditions for plant growth
- Identify pests and plant diseases which may hinder growth or affect crop production
- Complete training and attend 4H leadership meetings to review upcoming 4H and youth outreach efforts
- Serve as judge, leader, and educator in 4H setting with 4H students and participants
Internship – Extension Art and Gardening Teacher - Faver High School
(2018-02 - 2018-06)
- Design and implement curriculum to support desired learning objectives for individual and group sessions
- Work closely with director to ensure student retention and graduation success rate
- Teach prepared lessons to multiple students with varying levels of skill simultaneously
- Provide gentle guidance to special needs students with creative rewards to inspire confidence in building new skills
Volunteer Firefighter - Langston Fire Department
(2017-07 - 2018-06)
- Participate in EMT and EMR training for onsite response to emergency situations
- Lead other EMT and EMR trainees during their training activities and coursework in accordance with team leader objectives
- Support medical team leader and all objectives identified by fire department chief
Student Research & Teaching Assistant - Langston University
(2016-08 - 2018-01)
- Perform research utilizing laboratory equipment like centrifuge and PCR machine to identify DNA associated with mastitis-causing bacteria for early herd screening
- Assist agriculture professors with administrative tasks, including building test banks and study guides
- Serve as teaching assistant for former Oklahoma State Secretary of Agriculture
- Create presentations for the Agricultural Department events including PowerPoints, research posters, and other visuals for visitors and events
- Assist Agriculture Department's Dairy Chair in Certified Creamery in all aspects of operation including cheese making, assisting in Artisanal Goat Cheese Making Workshops, implementing safe food procedures, training and supervising new student workers, and making Goat Cheese, Jerky, and Ice Cream for Langston University's Annual Goat Field Day
Assistant to University Extension Specialist - Langston University
(2017-01 - 2017-07)
- Assist with all aspects of extension education including working with 4H leaders and youth, attending OSU Master Gardener community service and continuing education events, supervising volunteer groups at those events, and assisting OSU Extension staff as needed
Internship - 4H Camp Counselor - Langston University
(2017-06 - 2017-08)
- Assist in all aspects of leadership including conducting inventory of materials and creating data sheets for necessary purchases, creating content, teaching prepared activities, leading physical activities, supervising and providing guidance to Teen Leaders, providing conflict resolution, implementing physical exercise programs and comforting routines for camp attendees with special needs, leadership and supervision of various field trips, and preparation, recipe demonstration and serving of foo
Student Fishery and Aquaponics Research Assistant - Langston University
(2017-01 - 2017-05)
- Assist research scientists in all aspects of maintenance of fishery management and aquaponic production including monitoring feed levels and nutrients for optimal fish and plant growth; testing water for toxins, oxygen levels, and contaminants; plan and coordinate stock management and inventory; created and maintain research database with complete and accurate recordkeeping, and other duties as assigned
Administrative Aide & Tutor, University College and English Writing Lab - Langston University
(2015-01 - 2016-08)
- Serve as an office aid helping to greet, gather information, and control traffic flow in University College and Enrollment Management Offices as needed
- Assist in student-centered processes including enrollment, tutoring sign-up, academic advisement, and other office duties as needed
- Help students navigate financial aid, FAFSA, and scholarship resources as needed
- Support office staff in filing and securing confidentiality of student records
- Work directly with students to enhance their comprehension in a variety of subjects including English, Government, History, Spanish, etc
- Complete reports for supervisor detailing tutoring sessions for monitoring student outcomes
- Schedule multiple tutors for coverage of computer and writing lab during key hours
- Arrange and monitor "cram sessions" before mid-terms and finals
Teacher - Emmanuel Synagogue
(2011-08 - 2013-05)
- Provide in class instruction for a class of up to 20 children between the grade levels pre-k to third in the subjects of Art and beginning Hebrew language
- Complete lesson plans for twice weekly in-class instruction
- Measure and demonstrate student mastery of learning objectives
- Coordinate with supervisor and other educators for provision of a monthly progress report for parents and InterCongregational Sunday School stakeholders
Administrative Assistant to Education Program Director - Temple B'Nai Israel
(2011-08 - 2013-05)
- Complete administrative tasks for Director of Education as assigned
- Restructure storage system of Temple Educational Materials
- Maintain student files as needed and secure integrity of all student-related materials
- Complete purchase orders and pick up for necessary educational materials
