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Adjoa Stewart

Staunton,VA

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Prevention Education Coordinator

Office on Youth
Waynesboro, VA
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and group education sessions on risk reduction strategies for HIV, STI, and pregnancy prevention.
  • Presented public talks to raise awareness surrounding sex trafficking.
  • Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment.
  • Facilitated meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club
Staunton, VA
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assessed individual needs of youth to develop appropriate plans for their development.
  • Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
  • Monitored progress of youth in order to evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Maintained records of attendance and other pertinent information about participants.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions with youth when necessary.
  • Developed strategies to motivate disengaged or struggling youth.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations and providing feedback.
  • Created a safe environment where youth could express themselves without fear of judgement.
  • Promoted positive self-esteem among all participants through encouraging words and affirmations.
  • Implemented strategies designed to reduce behavioral issues among participants.
  • Developed and facilitated educational programs focused on life skills, vocational training, health education, conflict resolution, and other relevant topics.

English as a Second Language Volunteer

Church World Service
Staunton, VA
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Provided students with feedback on their language development progress.
  • Assisted students in developing reading, writing and speaking skills.
  • Adapted course materials to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
  • Instructed students in proper pronunciation and grammar usage.
  • Taught verb morphology and grammar using precise, visual techniques.
  • Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
  • Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
  • Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA
05.2025

Skills

  • Rapport Building
  • Sexual health education
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Safety Awareness
  • Goal Setting
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Youth engagement
  • Presentation skills
  • Community outreach
  • Human rights advocacy

Languages

French
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Worked with head teacher to devise appropriate lesson plans for social work students.
  • Developed a dance movement program to promote expression through arts
  • Dean's list (3)

Affiliations

  • Member of Ida B. Wells Academic Honor Society
  • Dean's list student (2)
  • Volunteer english tutor
  • Volunteer dance instructor
  • President and artistic director of student ran club

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Prevention Education Coordinator

Office on Youth
12.2024 - Current

Youth Development Professional

Boys and Girls Club
05.2024 - 12.2024

English as a Second Language Volunteer

Church World Service
10.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Mary Baldwin University

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