Graciela Barada
Educator
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic educator, content writer, and editor bringing strong background in lesson planning across content areas and proficiency levels, implementing culturally responsive pedagogy, and developing written and audio-visual content related to contemporary feminist issues and perspectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
Work History
History Teacher
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School
07.2020 - Current
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in Middle School History.
English Teaching Assistant Grant Recipient
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Cartagena, Colombia
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared lesson plans for over twenty university classes per week to accommodate students with varying proficiency levels.
- Created curricula, conversation clubs, and exams to reinforce student learning across six levels of English proficiency.
- Worked closely with the head of the foreign languages department to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates, discussions, and literary subjects related to issues of race, gender, colonialism, multiculturalism, identity, and equity.
Field Intern
Farallon Documentary Films Inc, Girls & Sex
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies based on criteria outlined by Farallon Documentary Films Inc.
- Planned and executed research techniques and procedures.
- Interviewed college-aged women about topics of sexuality, gender, identity, consent, sexual violence, mental health, hookup culture, body image, etc. using the company interview guide in addition to academic knowledge gained via Gender Studies and African American Studies.
- Transcribed, edited, and submitted interviews to head of research project.
Project Supervisor
AMIGOS de las Américas
, Panama
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with U.S. and Panamanian youth (ages 15-25) to develop cultural immersion and environmental sustainability projects in a predominantly Spanish-speaking setting.
- Scouted eligible host families and organized a rotating meal plan for ten U.S. program participants.
- Created and oversaw project spending proposals for four partner Panamanian communities.
- Closely collaborated with project members and local stakeholders to identify and quickly address problems.
Director of Art Series
UCLA Cultural Affairs Commission
Los Angeles, CA
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with student artists and campus organizations to create cultural events and implement artistic vision aligned with organization's mission of "education through entertainment."
- Worked closely with the Marketing Team to promote events such as "Black is Beautiful" and "Taking Up Space" to highlight issues of race, gender, desirability politics, and body image.
- Managed an annual budget of $4,000 to oversee all creative activities, initiatives, and events hosted by the Art Series.
- Created an application process for student artists seeking funding for small creative projects and/or materials; reviewed student applications and allocated funds accordingly.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships and oversaw a team of twelve undergraduate students, delegating responsibilities and tasks to all members of the Art Series.
Dialogue Writer and Politics Content Editor
UCLA FEM Magazine
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Pitched and developed articles related to contemporary feminist issues and perspectives.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content aligned with magazine values and views.
- Built productive relationships with writers, designers, and other student professionals at FEM.
- Developed and wrote a three-part series about gender, race, and politics in Cuba, incorporating content from interviews conducted in Havana, Cuba with Afro-Cuban men and women.
Education
Masters of Education - Middle School Generalist
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY 09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Gender Studies & African American Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
09.2015 - 06.2019
UC Education Abroad Program in - Gender Studies And History
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, Barbados 01.2018 - 05.2018
Skills
Curriculum Design and Implementation
Cultural Awareness
Mentorship and leadership
Copy Editing
Event Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Content Editing and Writing