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Cora B. Jackson

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotary Youth Exchange Student

Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alcasser
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Selected as a Rotary International Exchange Scholarship Student valued at $24,000 to represent the U.S. and advance global understanding, peace, and service; selected through a competitive, yearlong interview process.
  • Completed a full academic year in Spain, achieving Spanish and Catalan fluency, excelling in cultural and academic immersion, and enhancing intercultural adaptability through host family living and community engagement.

Research Assistant

Better Evidence Project
05.2025 - Current
  • Developing Better Evidence Project's (BEP) online Resource Center by curating and organizing evidence-based materials on conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
  • Conducting targeted research on thematic and regional areas of conflict, with a focus on supporting the Rotary-Carter School Collaboration for Peace. Produce reports and public conflict briefings for BEP's website.

Student Researcher

Honors College, GMU
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Independently conducted a research proposal as part of Research and Inquiry Course focused on tribal water rights in the Colorado River Basin and barriers that tribes face in asserting their federal reserved water rights.
  • Selected from over 500 proposals as winner of the Schwartzstein First-Semester Research Award, recognizing exceptional intellectual curiosity and creativity.

Ski Coach

Team Summit Colorado
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Led ski team groups for athletes ages 8-9, focusing on safety, technical skill development, and confidence-building; maintained regular communication with parents.
  • Advanced leadership and communication skills through SafeSport and professional development courses.

Retail Manager

American Eagle Outfitters
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead a multicultural team to deliver excellent customer service, achieving a 40% sales conversion rate, the highest in the Rocky Mountain region.
  • Bilingually trained and mentored new team members, improving onboarding efficiency and team performance.

English Teacher

The Language Gym Conversation School
01.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for designing effective and interactive afterschool lessons for immigrant children ages 5-14.
  • Provided support for immigrant families and their children by assisting with adjustment to the school environment.
  • Ensured academic and linguistic growth, evidenced by increased grades in English courses.

Education

George Mason University (GMU), Honors College
Fairfax, VA
05.2028

Universidad Carlos III De Madrid
Madrid, Spain
06-2025

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish, and Catalan
  • Proficient in MS Office applications

Timeline

Research Assistant

Better Evidence Project
05.2025 - Current

English Teacher

The Language Gym Conversation School
01.2025 - Current

Student Researcher

Honors College, GMU
08.2024 - 12.2024

Retail Manager

American Eagle Outfitters
05.2024 - Current

Rotary Youth Exchange Student

Instituto de Educación Secundaria Alcasser
09.2022 - 07.2023

Ski Coach

Team Summit Colorado
01.2021 - 01.2024

George Mason University (GMU), Honors College

Universidad Carlos III De Madrid

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