Substitute Teacher - School District of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-09 - 2026-05)
- Delivered lesson plans for absent teachers, maintaining classroom continuity across grades k-12
- Managed diverse classrooms with adaptable, real-time instructional strategies
Graduate Coordinator - UPENN Penn First Plus - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-09 - 2026-05)
- Assist in planning and implementing the Graduate School Mentor Initiative program, including workshops and mentoring mixers.
- Serve as lead coordinator, recruiting and matching undergraduate mentees with graduate student mentors.
Graduate Admissions Student Ambassador - UPENN Graduate School of Education, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-08 - 2026-05)
- Engage prospective students through virtual chats, information sessions, and campus tours.
- Create marketing collateral and contribute to social media campaigns to promote recruitment initiatives.
Education, Culture, and Society Graduate School Assistant to Dr. Ben-Porath - UPENN Graduate School of Education - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-08 - 2026-05)
- Support Dr. Sigal Ben-Porath's projects, including research, publications, and course development about dialogue and policies across higher education.
- Assist with event planning, talks, and special projects to advance faculty initiatives.
Lipman Family Prize Fellow - UPENN Wharton School, McNulty Leadership Program - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Review applications, analyze data, and support selection of Prize winners for social sector initiatives.
- Develop leadership skills through cross-disciplinary collaboration and project management in a year-long, social sector fellowship program.
Resident Advisor - SCSU Office of Residence Life - New Haven, CT
(2024-08 - 2025-05)
- Developed a positive living environment for 300 residents by resolving conflicts and assisting in crises.
- Enforced campus living policies while promoting academic excellence and student involvement.
- Created and led student-centered programs supporting social, educational, and personal growth.
Peer Mentor - SCSU Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development - New Haven, CT
(2024-01 - 2025-05)
- Provided academic and personal support to 23 first-year students, fostering their adjustment to college life.
- Facilitated group discussions and workshops on time management, study strategies, and wellness.
- Offered one-on-one mentorship to address individual concerns and provide tailored advice.
Peer Mentor - SCSU University Access Program (UAP) - New Haven, CT
(2024-05 - 2025-05)
- Supported one first-year student in navigating academic and social challenges for a smooth college transition.
- Provided individualized mentorship through regular check-ins addressing unique needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify and address barriers to student success.
Research Tutor - SCSU First Year Experience - New Haven, CT
(2024-01 - 2025-05)
- Guided first-year students through the research process, including data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to support FYRE projects and understanding of research concepts.
- Assisted students in refining research questions and hypotheses with feedback and suggestions.
Policy and Advocacy Strategist Intern - Be Different Foundation Non-Profit - Remote
(2024-08 - 2024-12)
- Conducted research on policy issues, legislative developments, and topics like healthcare, education, and more.
- Prepared policy briefs, reports, newsletters, and advocacy materials.
- Orchestrated a strategic outreach plan project with fellow interns as a final project.
Summer Intern - New York Ninth JD – Dutchess Supreme Court - Poughkeepsie, NY
(2024-06 - 2024-07)
- Worked and shadowed Honorary Judge Christi Acker, Honorary Judge Rosa, Honorary Judge Hayes, Honorary Judge Segal, and Honorary Judge McLoughlin.
- Annotated morning calendars in criminal, civil, city, and family court and attended conferences in chambers.
- Attended weekly lectures about the legal system and leadership.
Intern - City of New Haven Board of Alders - New Haven, CT
(2024-01 - 2024-05)
- Attended New Haven Board of Alders meetings, planning sessions, and strategy meetings.
- Coordinated gatherings and kept an organized/accessible record of events and meeting notes.
- Shadowed Alder Jose Crespo through his day as an Alder.
Intern - Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (CT LEAD) - New Haven, CT
(2024-01 - 2024-03)
- Attended meetings and networking events and kept organized and accessible records of meetings.
- Pitched event ideas such as a women's empowerment program and career development for Latinos.
- Helped to get signatures for a new high school proposal.
Art Curation Intern - Activist Archives - Remote
(2025-01 - 2025-05)
- Reviewed and analyzed submissions on politics, race, and identity to authentically amplify Black voices.
- Identified key themes and emotions reflecting resilience, identity, and community.
- Curated visuals that aligned with each piece's tone and narrative to enhance representation.
