Giavonna Strother

Compassionate and motivated youth development professional with over three years of experience in student support, mentorship, leadership, and team management through City Year Detroit. Skilled in building positive relationships, supporting academic and social-emotional growth, and working in fast-paced environments. CPR and Teen Mental Health First Aid certified with a strong passion for healthcare, advocacy, and helping others through service-oriented leadership.

Team Lead / Student Success Coach at City Year Detroit (2025-08 – Present)

AmeriCorps Member role involving leadership and team management, classroom support, and student success coaching.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of AmeriCorps members while supporting day-to-day operations and team accountability.
• Facilitate team meetings, professional development sessions, and collaborative planning discussions.
• Support conflict resolution, communication, and morale-building within team environments.
• Assist with managing schedules, intervention planning, and classroom support coordination.
• Serve as a dependable leader, mentor, and role model for both students and peers.
• Partner with teachers in 3rd–5th grade classrooms to provide academic and behavioral support.
• Deliver small-group math interventions and individualized student support.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage confidence, emotional regulation, and academic engagement.
• Support classroom management strategies and restorative behavior practices.
• Monitor student progress through data tracking and intervention documentation.
• Create engaging learning environments focused on encouragement, inclusion, and consistency.
• Maintain professional communication with educators, staff, students, and families.
• Advocate for student needs and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and supportive school culture.

Youth Instructor at FSID Summer Enrichment Program

• Taught math enrichment lessons to elementary students in grades 3–5.
• Planned engaging educational activities designed to strengthen academic confidence and participation.
• Supported students' social-emotional growth through mentorship and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborated with fellow staff members to maintain a structured, welcoming, and supportive environment.
• Encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and classroom participation.

Crew Member at Fast Food Service

• Delivered high-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Managed cashier responsibilities, food preparation, cleanliness standards, and customer interactions.
• Demonstrated teamwork, multitasking, adaptability, and time-management skills.
• Maintained professionalism and communication while handling large volumes of customers.

High School Diploma – Cass Technical High School (2023)