Amelia Jane Scdoris

Currently managing the bilingual Justice for Immigrants program, overseeing a 300-member community and leading weekly meetings on Know Your Rights, family preparedness, and other topics relevant to NYC’s immigrant community.

• Develop and lead workshops, leadership trainings, and community-building events for clients and community members.
• Provide Know Your Rights trainings in English and Spanish across NYC in collaboration with elected officials, community organizations, and religious institutions.
• Oversee the internship program, offering mentorship and guidance to interns.
• Work with local and state elected officials to ensure community needs are reflected in policy agendas.
• Train clients to speak at press conferences and events, leading narrative trainings to amplify their voices.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government agencies, churches, and community organizations.
• Plan and host monthly community events, lead school-based workshops, manage social media platforms, and distribute a bi-weekly newsletter.
• Participate in steering committees for advocacy campaigns, including New York for All and the Working Families Tax Credit.
• Support grant writing efforts to secure funding for program sustainability and growth.

Managed all teacher, student, and parent affairs for grades 4-8.

• Oversaw academic operations, including planning internal events, procurement of textbooks and materials, and student trips.
• Designed and led afterschool programs to increase student engagement and community involvement.
• Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and students to support academic success.

Developed lesson plans and implemented effective teaching strategies to support literacy and critical thinking.

• Designed lessons that fostered a love for language and literature while preparing students for academic success.
• Created a positive and inclusive learning environment to support student growth.
• Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
• Developed assessments and provided individualized support to improve student performance.

Developed and taught lessons focused on reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking.

• Created an environment that encouraged student engagement and growth, helping students strengthen their literacy skills and express themselves.
• Built a classroom culture of respect and collaboration, guiding students through literature and writing projects to develop both academic and personal confidence.