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Hesh Alsafi

Cedar Rapids

Summary

Dynamic Community Outreach Worker with a proven track record at Foundation 2, excelling in relationship building and mentoring at-risk youth. Skilled in organizing impactful events and fostering community engagement, I leverage creativity and empathy to enhance support systems, resulting in improved student participation and a stronger sense of collective responsibility.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Outreach Worker

Foundation 2
03.2020 - Current
  • Organized community clean-up events, promoting environmental stewardship and fostering a sense of collective responsibility among residents.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and facilitating outreach events and workshops.
  • Improved student engagement by developing and implementing mentorship programs tailored to the needs of at-risk youth.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.

Paraprofessional

Cedar Rapids Community School District
10.2015 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.


Building Supervisor

YMCA
05.2012 - 10.2015
  • Inspected grounds, equipment, and overall building to uphold safe and aesthetically pleasing standard.
  • Supervised facility crew and general maintenance schedules.
  • Organized community events within the building premises creating a positive environment among tenants fostering long-term tenancy relationships.
  • Mentored and supported youth participants in after-school programs, fostering personal growth and academic achievement.
  • Strengthened relationships with local organizations through effective partnership development and collaboration efforts.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading YMCA events and activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Associate of Science -

Purdue University
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-2012

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social media awareness
  • Role modeling
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Life skills coaching
  • Scheduling
  • Empathy development
  • Mentoring
  • Gang intervention
  • Relationship building
  • Group leadership

Accomplishments

Life Changer of the year award winner (2019)

Certification

CPR

Suicide prevention

Boys council facilitator

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Community Outreach Worker

Foundation 2
03.2020 - Current

Paraprofessional

Cedar Rapids Community School District
10.2015 - 03.2020

Building Supervisor

YMCA
05.2012 - 10.2015

Associate of Applied Science -

University of Iowa

Associate of Science -

Purdue University

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