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Isobel Wastler

Montclair,NJ

Summary

Effective student committed to learning and developing skills in Women's and Gender Studies. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. Hardworking student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills. Experience in handling delicate subject matter and in conducting ethical research practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Data Annotator

DataAnnotation
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
  • Conduct in-depth analyses of various AI data outputs, critiquing them for various usage errors to improve functionality.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Administrative Intern

Project Safe
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality was maintained at all times when dealing with client information and volunteer personnel's records.
  • Answered crisis texts to the teen text hotline in a supportive manner, and helped provide resources and unbiased support.
  • Delivered exceptional client support to both internal and external clients through prompt response times and clear communication of information.
  • Managed multiple priorities effectively by utilizing strong organizational skills and regularly updating task lists to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Went through over twenty hours of Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention training, learning about safety planning, the cycles of violence, and client support.

Field Intern

Carolyn Bourdeaux’s 2020 Campaign for Congress
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Effectively communicated detailed information over the phone.
  • Participated in grassroots organizing and policy work.
  • Facilitated increased voter engagement.

Classroom Intern

Nishuane Elementary School – Special Education Classroom
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Adapted to the communication needs of young special needs students and learned about effective teaching methods for neurodivergent children.

Volunteer

The Trust for Public Land
01.2015 - 05.2018

Babysitter

09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies & Political Science

University of Georgia
Athens
08.2024

Skills

  • Stata system experience, Microsoft suite, data collection experience, skilled at using Canva
  • Excellent writing skills for research papers, press releases, memos, and creative writing projects
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and research interview experience
  • Excellent team member and successful in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent time management and organization skills, and am self-motivated Skilled at prioritizing tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, using effective communication, and am an active listener

Research Projects/Papers

"Disability and Sexuality" Theory and Praxis Project (2024)- Involved a theory paper examining the various theoretical methods of inquiry surrounding disability and sexuality, and exploring what spaces are the most "safe" and "free" for disabled people to explore their sexuality and their disabled bodyminds. The praxis project portion involved a pamphlet I created featuring interviews with a couple of disabled people talking about their journey navigating dating and sex, as well as information surrounding the topics. The goal was to create a document where people could see themselves reflected, and find spaces where they might feel comfortable exploring their sexuality. 


"Triple Erasure: Disability in Asian American Families" (2024) - Research examining the intersection of disability, gender, and the Asian identity, and examining the cultural aspects of Asian households, particularly East Asian households, and how that can affect the mindset surrounding the formation of a disabled identity. 


"Notes From a Funeral" (2024) - Short essays inspired by research on Asian disabled identities, discussing the complexity of being disabled at a Korean cultural event, and the complexity of grieving when in chronic pain.


"A Voice for Hapa Women: Where Mixed-Race Asian Women Fit In Feminist Discourse" (2023) - Paper with an unusual format where I created a hypothetical discussion between major feminist theorists, mainly theorists about Asian American feminism, discussing the places of mixed-race Asian women in traditional feminist discourse, and discussing how to further insert ourselves into the narrative. 


"Where's My Representation?": The Erasure of Multiracial East Asian Identities in the American Film Industry (2021) - Research paper examining the ways that a multiracial identity is overlooked and ignored, and referencing media examples of this, such as in the film To All The Boys I Loved Before. I identified major factors contributing to this and argued that when it comes to the American film industry, multiracial identities and individuals are often erased through casting choices. 


"A Picture Says A Thousand Words: The Effect of Graphic Fetal Imagery in Pro-Life Campaigns on Public Opinion on Abortion (2019) - In this, I surveyed people at my university to assess the effect of graphic fetal imagery that was displayed in our quad on their opinions on abortion. I found it had little effect, with it making it more likely for individuals to have a bad interpretation of the pro-life movement. 



Hobbies

Enjoys reading, especially romances, feminist literature, and contemporary novels. An avid K-drama watcher and sit-com enthusiast. Enjoys playing cello, doing crossword puzzles, and DIY art projects to relax. 

Additional Information

Taking a course in Elementary Korean at the Korea Society Fall of 2024. Committed to advancing language abilities in this area.

Timeline

Administrative Intern

Project Safe
05.2024 - 08.2024

AI Data Annotator

DataAnnotation
11.2023 - Current

Field Intern

Carolyn Bourdeaux’s 2020 Campaign for Congress
08.2020 - 11.2020

Classroom Intern

Nishuane Elementary School – Special Education Classroom
04.2018 - 06.2018

Volunteer

The Trust for Public Land
01.2015 - 05.2018

Babysitter

09.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies & Political Science

University of Georgia
Isobel Wastler