Highly motivated civil servant and teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at quickly mastering new skills and working effectively both in a team and individually.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Navigator
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
11.2023 - 03.2024
Aided 15 low-income households with filling out and submitting rental applications, paying applications fees, following up with application status, and submitting appeals if rental application is denied.
Kept clients housed by assisting them with job applications, searching for affordable housing options, and transporting them to their appointments.
Ensured housing placements meet all HUD requirements, including habitability, fair market rent, lease terms, etc.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
01.2023 - 11.2023
Analyzed assessment data on 100+ students to determine the most effective approaches to lesson plans and group organizing.
Increased student comprehension of complex topics by employing various teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
EDUStaff
10.2020 - 12.2022
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Assisted principals and staff in the administration of standardized testing, disciplinary programs, and after school events and activities.
Congressional Intern
Office Of State Representative Tullio Liberati
04.2021 - 10.2021
Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues- reporting them back to colleagues.
Attended monthly legislative and regulatory hearings to report information to the office and to constituents.
Conducted community outreach to effectively execute monthly communications, special projects, and election events.
Education
Master of Urban Planning -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies & Political Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05.2022
Skills
Various software programs, including Geographic Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Excellent writing and public speaking abilities
Data analysis
Discussion facilitation
Leadership development
Strong interpersonal skills
Timeline
Housing Navigator
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
11.2023 - 03.2024
High School Social Studies Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
01.2023 - 11.2023
Congressional Intern
Office Of State Representative Tullio Liberati
04.2021 - 10.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
EDUStaff
10.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Urban Planning -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies & Political Science
Wayne State University
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