Angela Fish
Brattleboro,VT
Summary
I am a very flexible yet results-oriented professional. I am skilled in grant writing and problem-solving, and I also excel in creating supportive environments and fostering teamwork. In previous professional positions I have achieved success working with challenging stakeholders while supporting my team members at all times. I consistently demonstrate adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Coordinator
Youth Services, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2017
- Built effective relationships with youth in foster care and state custody ahead 13-22.
- Connected foster youth with state grant money and opportunities to meet their own identified goals.
- Navigated complex state and local systems in order to assist my clients in graduating from high school, finding jobs and securing stable housing.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure individual grants for clients.
- Collaborated with other social workers to beat meet client needs.
- Attended many trainings to improve program implementation for clients.
Spanish Teacher
The Compass School, Westminster, VT
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Organized extracurricular activities such as high school girls leadership and safe space support group with school counselor.
- Created supportive learning environment for local and foreign students.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and myself by addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
Education
Master's Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language And Spanish
SIT Graduate Institute
Brattleboro, Vermont05.2005
Bachelor's Degree - English With Minor in Pychology
Warren Wilson College
Asheville, NC06.1999
Certificate In Thai Language And Culture - Culture And Language of Thailand
World Learning Study Abroad
Brattleboro, Vermont12.1998
Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written and verbal communication
- Task Prioritization
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Youth Development Coordinator
Youth Services, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2017
Spanish Teacher
The Compass School, Westminster, VT
08.2009 - 06.2011
Master's Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language And Spanish
SIT Graduate Institute
Bachelor's Degree - English With Minor in Pychology
Warren Wilson College
Certificate In Thai Language And Culture - Culture And Language of Thailand
World Learning Study Abroad