Emmanuel Dihn Wahpo
Lowell,MA
Summary
- Advocate Council Striving For Equity Advocate Leader Lowell, MA - Apr 2021 Dec 2023
- Founded student advocacy group and coordinated meetings with Lowell Public Schools administrators and city officials to address systemic racism in education policy
- Spoke at 10+ city hall meetings and presented policy proposals for curriculum expansion, resulting in new dual-enrollment credit options and district-wide equity training for teachers
- Coordinated student participation in mental health faculty hiring panels and facilitated professional development workshops on restorative justice practices.
- Zoe Dzineku for State Representative Volunteer Intern Lowell, MA- May 2022 Aug 2022,
- Canvassed neighborhoods and attended community events, collecting 300 voter signatures and contact records for campaign outreach
- Supported Zoe Dzinkue's campaign for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the 16th Middlesex District, using Instagram Stories and Facebook Ads to enhance social media engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
Lowell, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Directed classroom safety procedures and managed behavior for K-12 students across mainstream, special education, and adjustment settings, ensuring a secure learning environment.
- Delivered instruction across grade levels in Lowell Public Schools classrooms.
- Enhanced student access to instruction by personalizing lesson plans, fostering connections with diverse learners, and collaborating with faculty to ensure instructional continuity.
- Applied Lowell Public Schools classroom expectations to guide student behavior and maintain classroom order.
- Ensured consistent delivery of Lowell Public Schools lesson plans and daily classroom routines to support student learning.
PALS Program Assistant Director
Philips Academy
Andover, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Co-led five-week residential program for 40 students, coordinating daily schedules and ensuring health, safety, and behavioral support alongside teaching and residential staff.
- Developed and taught public speaking, English literature with a focus on cinema analysis, and life skills curriculum as lead instructor.
- Supervised 7th- and 8th-grade international and domestic students in classrooms, recreational, and residential environments, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Tracked daily attendance in Excel, facilitating accurate program reporting and informed staffing decisions.
Residential Advisor
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored housing safety conditions and resident well-being for 50 residents, documented concerns, and coordinated with campus health services for timely follow-up.
- Managed weekly resident wellness check-ins, assessed mental health needs, and facilitated access to campus engagement, counseling, and medical support resources.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA09-2026
Bachelor in Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Suite proficiency
- Zoom and Canvas expertise
- Data analysis with Stata
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Public speaking skills
- Digital learning tools integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Creative teaching methods
- Student progress monitoring
- Behavior management practices
- Team collaboration
Campus Involvement
- Mock Trial and Dr. Francis T. Talty '77 Pre-Law Society University of Massachusetts Lowell- Lowell, MA - Sep 2024 Dec 2024
- Served as an expert witness for the University of Massachusetts Lowell Mock Trial A Team, conducting direct and cross-examinations and demonstrating strong communication skills, including persuasive speaking and attentive listening.
- Participated in a regional invitational against leading universities with the UML Mock Trial team, emphasizing strategy, teamwork, and trust
- Received Outstanding Witness at the 16th Annual Wildcat Invitational, where the team placed second, and contributed to the team's first competition win at the 3rd Annual Tupper Classic at Bryant University.
Timeline
PALS Program Assistant Director
Philips Academy
07.2025 - 08.2025
Residential Advisor
University of Massachusetts Lowell
02.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
Lowell Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor in Political Science - International Relations and Comparative Politics
University of Massachusetts Lowell