Research Assistant; Office Assistant; Teacher Assistant (2022-2024)

University of Illinois Chicago

-Edit working papers for department head Dr. Zizi Papacharissi.
-Expand Communication department social media presence, led alumni development projects and designed marketing campaign for new Social Technology Studies concentration.

-Grade assignments and lecture for the following undergraduate courses: COMM200: Communication Technologies, COMM206: Public Relations and Digital Media, COMM250: Social Media & Society, and COMM326: Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Social Media & Communications Coordinator (2020-2022)

North American Association for Environmental Education

-Build inclusive and ethical communication strategy while publishing social media and website content and analyzing reach

​-Conducted outreach plans to meet the needs of eight programs and two conferences.
-Created 50+ social media posts per week, customized to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
-Monitored, measured, analyzed, and created reports on audience engagement and demographics.
-Facilitated and contributed blog posts for national and international holidays such as Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Earth Day, and World Environment Day.

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Program Associate (2020)

Big Green

-Formed relationships with 35 public schools and provided training, resources, and encouragement.
-Filmed and edited weekly video content for the Big Green at Home newsletter and YouTube channel.

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Online English Teacher (2019-2020)

Catal Language School

-Edited Japanese students' essays and provide constructive feedback.

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JET Program Assistant Language Teacher (2017-2019)

Kobe Board of Education

-Supported elementary and junior high teachers during English education and created activities, presentations, and testing materials.

-Implemented a phonics curriculum for first-year junior high students.

-Assisted and led TEFL training workshops and facilitated group discussion for Japanese teachers of English.

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Social Media Manager (2016-2017)

Stoplight Gelato Cafe

-Created the cafe's website as well as all print and digital promotional content.

-Managed all social media channels and built a following of over 1k through authentic, useful, and beautiful content.

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Teacher's Assistant (2014-2017)

Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College Freshman Rhetoric

-Led weekly sessions that complemented the classroom curriculum.

-Met with students 1-1 to assist them with their research proposals.

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Constituent Services Intern (2016)

Office of the Governor of Virginia Terence R. McAuliffe

-Assisted Virginian constituents by phone and mail and documented all exchanges via CRM software.

-Wrote proclamations and letters covering policy responses and special recognitions on behalf of the Governor and his office.

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Legislative Intern (2015)

Virginia Coalition for Open Government (VCOG)

-Identified and tracked relevant bills by attending sessions and talking with legislators; wrote status reports for the VCOG.

-Shadowed and assisted legislators, journalists, and lobbyists by assisting with constituent services, social media, and data input.

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Lead Instructor (2015)

Mary and Francis Youth Center

-Created curriculum for and co-taught a collaborative STEAM summer camp for twelve 6th-8th graders.

-Applied for a received a grant to host the camp and its final showcase at 1708 Gallery.

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AmeriCorps Literacy Coach (2014-2015)

Chimborazo Elementary School

-Hosted a literacy station focused on phonics, word study, and writing for 2nd graders.ty.