Paraprofessional – Special Education - Minnesota Transitions Charter School
(2025-11 - 2026-06)
- Assisted teachers with special education students at both high school and middle school levels
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs
Lead Preschool Teacher - YWCA Minneapolis
(2025-06 - 2025-09)
- Led classroom instruction and managed daily operations for preschool-age children
- Wrote and implemented engaging, developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans
- Maintained effective classroom management and supervised student activities
- Facilitated timely communication with staff and fostered strong parent-teacher relationships
Paraprofessional - Harvest Best Academy
(2023-11 - 2025-05)
- Collaborated with educators to devise personalized learning methods for students
- Pioneered individualized support strategies to enhance student engagement
- Developed innovative learning techniques for students with special needs
- Streamlined administrative tasks and improved communication procedures
AmeriCorps Member / Student Teacher - Waite Park Elementary School
(2023-06 - 2023-08)
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies for diverse learners
- Engaged elementary students through interactive, hands-on activities
- Fostered an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Admissions Team Member - Summit Academy
(2023-08 - 2023-11)
- Streamlined student admissions processes, enhancing the overall enrollment experience
- Offered personalized guidance to prospective students, facilitating informed decisions
Community Engagement Fellow - Move for America
(2022-06 - 2023-08)
- Developed and led community engagement initiatives across Minnesota
- Built relationships with local organizations and stakeholders to advance program goals
- Applied leadership development skills to drive community outreach and impact
Volunteer and Event Coordinator - The Sanneh Foundation
(2022-11 - 2023-05)
- Led the organization and logistics of community events, enhancing participant engagement
- Managed volunteer programs and developed partnerships with local community groups
Grant Researcher - Minnesota Humanities Center
(2022-06 - 2022-10)
- Spearheaded data research, streamlining data comprehension via Excel
- Fostered community relationships through direct engagement at local events
- Authored post-event reflections to enhance organizational understanding of community needs
Orientation Leader - St. Catherine University
(2019-08 - 2023-08)
- Welcomed and guided incoming freshman classes through orientation activities and events
- Planned and facilitated programming to ease students' transition to university life
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills as a university ambassador
Fundraising Coordinator (Tele Fund) - St. Catherine University
(2018-09 - 2022-05)
- Served as a university ambassador, building rapport with alumni, parents, and friends of St. Kate's nationwide
- Conducted outreach calls to update supporters on university developments and secure financial donations
- Won team award for contributing to the largest single-month donation total
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive donor information
- Collaborated with student callers in a team-oriented environment to achieve monthly fundraising goals
