Feruza Legass
San Diego,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated youth development programs, fostering skills in leadership and teamwork.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social and emotional growth among participants.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated grading processes, ensuring timely feedback and maintaining academic integrity standards.
- Mentored undergraduate students
Tech Facilitator
Techedify
Sacramento, CA
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught and facilitated technology literacy, to a wide range of students
Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member
Reading Partners
Washington, DC
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Supports the growth of literacy rates within 22 DC regional schools. Manage student and tutor data records, and track student progress.
- Arrange day to day sit operations including scheduling student sessions.
- Forge and maintain positive relationships with students, families, tutors, and school staff to create a welcoming tutoring environment.
Youth Advisor
Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in the community.
Outreach Coordinator
University Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
Eugene, OR
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the Multicultural Center.
- Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by our center.
- Facilitated strong relationships with community members by hosting local events, serving as a liaison between the organization and students.
Research Fellow
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Optimized experimental protocols by refining procedures based on preliminary testing results and feedback from peers.
- Presented research findings at academic conferences, increasing visibility of the university's undergraduate research program.
- Developed unique research into Women's studies.
- Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis, from various sources.
Campaign Intern
County Commissioner Laurie Trieger
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Enhanced voter engagement through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking efforts.
- Maximized advertising efforts by bringing campaign efforts to my fellow student classmates.
- Successfully organized for the use of clean energy use within the city of Eugene's public transportation systems.
- Cultivated a supportive team environment by assisting fellow interns with their tasks when needed.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Women and Gender studies
University of Oregon
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2027
Skills
- Public Speaking, Salesforce Experience, Easy adapter, Time Manager, Organization, English, Amharic
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
01.2026 - 05.2026
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
08.2025 - Current
Tech Facilitator
Techedify
03.2025 - 08.2025
Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member
Reading Partners
10.2023 - 06.2024
Outreach Coordinator
University Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Research Fellow
University of Oregon
06.2022 - 06.2023
Campaign Intern
County Commissioner Laurie Trieger
11.2019 - 11.2020
Youth Advisor
Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelors of Arts - Women and Gender studies
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
San Diego State University