Dorothy Lamina
AmeriCorps Fellow Lead
Newark,United States
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with proven ability to work diligently with social justice organizations. Graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Global Studies with a desire to work in the human rights field or non-profit sector. Well versed in operating in dynamic environments and able to quickly adapt to the changing demands of any job.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
AmeriCorps Fellow Lead
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, New Jersey
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for coaching and supporting of first-year fellows in reaching objectives aligned with school core values.
- Responsible for the creation of a welcoming and professional community where individuals feel affirmed, respected and committed
- Providing In Class Support when needed.
- Weekly phone calls involving student performance and behavior in tutorial and class rooms
- After School Programs Assistant Coordinator: Supervise, participate in, and administer after school activities for students
AmeriCorps Fellow
Great Oaks Leadership Charter Schools
Newark, New Jersey
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided daily individualized to to a select group of students in Math.
- Planned and designed engaging math lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Developed relationships with families through weekly phone calls and maintained an open conversation about student progress
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Programs and Clients Services Assistant
UNC School Of Government
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated strong communication skills by simultaneously listening to and transcribing calls, creating reports and contacting customers and other departments when needed by phone and email
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Responsible for the gathering and processing of course evaluations
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Team Leader
Carolina Athletic Hospitality
Chapel Hill , NC
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Greeted and Assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations and/or requests
- Handled Guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates
- Assisted with the training of new employees
- Mentored a select group of employees in reaching objectives aligned with with company core values
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Political Science & Global Studies
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 06.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Group and individualized instruction
Crisis Management and Problem Solving
Public Speaking and Conducting Presentations
Customer relations
Training and Development
Project Management
Cultural Adaptability
Research and analysis
Internships and Volunteer Work
Summer Teacher
The Anidaso Foundation (TANF) | Oyarifa, Ghana
June 2019 - August 2019
- Taught French, and Mathematics at a middle School
Community Educator
Compass Center for Women and Families - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
September 2017- 2019
- Gave presentations and tabled at events that educated the community on domestic violence
Volunteer
Carolina Women's Center - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
October 2017 , April 2019
- Participated in various Alternative Fall and Spring Break Trips that focused on serving local rape crisis centers in Wilmington and Asheville
Summer Intern
Human Rights Advocacy Center - Accra, Ghana
May 2017 - August 2017
- Participated in a research project dealing with commercial drivers' rights
- Assisted in LGBTQIA+ Advocacy work in rural locations
- Helped office personnel with business and personal errands, including collecting paperwork and making local purchases
- Attended events and drafted event reports
Timeline
AmeriCorps Fellow Lead
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
06.2021 - Current
AmeriCorps Fellow
Great Oaks Leadership Charter Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Programs and Clients Services Assistant
UNC School Of Government
08.2018 - 03.2020
Team Leader
Carolina Athletic Hospitality
09.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Political Science & Global Studies
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
06.2016 - 05.2020