Ja'Brea Bennett
Spring,Tx
Summary
Passionate forward-thinking scholar offering advanced experience in overseeing operations, collaborative teamwork, and managing communication networks. Highly proficient in creative development and strategic planning aiming for reliable growth and profitability. Dutifully handles day-to-day tasks while looking for opportunities to make a positive difference. Proven leader with track record of effective communication, client relationship building and unrelenting persistence in the achievement of desired goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
Spring, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance in one-on-one environment.
- Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in varying course materials.
President
Cougar Tutors
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Create advertising in order to increase student participation in organization.
- Edit PowerPoint presentations that showcase organization constitution.
- Implement new ideas and skills that will better allow us to educationally impact HISD students.
- Hosted event on University of Houston campus with team of 5 officers and High School students.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Mayor Student Leadership Alliance
Houston , TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Created advertisements in order to increase public event participation.
- Designed and collaborated on permanent logo for newly formed organization
- Controlled and managed all social media pages for newly formed organization
- Collaborated with team of 15+ student body leaders to coordinate and execute organizational needs.
Intern
S.H.A.P.E Community Center
Houston , TX
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced quality work that supported daily business needs
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect confidentiality of all data.
- Worked well in team environment of 2 or more as well as independently.
- Transcribed detailed notes during business hours to distribute to department.
North Chase Learning Center
, Texas
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught and guided over 20 children from between ages of 5 and 12 through daily routine.
- Established consistent routine that included math lessons, arts and crafts, and storytelling.
- Worked in congruence with 2 or more team members to efficiently facilitate productive learning environment.
- Worked with struggling, average, and advanced students in all core subjects to improve overall educational knowledge.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
CEO
Generations Scholarship Foundation
Houston , TX
05.2020 - Current
- Launched scholarship for High School graduates that would financially support them on their journey to attain higher education.
- Partnered with associates in order to create advertisements that would increase donations.
- Formed relationship with employee at JSW Steel to discuss future of scholarship.
- Created T-shirt brand where percentage of protists were donated 100% to scholarship.
YouTube Content Creator
YouTube
Houston, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Studied target audience to devise series of mini-documentaries on African-American life in South.
- Worked with video editing software to create cohesive video project.
- Conducted multiple interviews that were strategically planned and finalized.
Writer
The Daily Cougar
Houston, Texas
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Wrote articles about current events on campus that were intended for campus’ newspaper.
- Interviewed different university employees on vary subject matter.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach
- Conducted intake meetings with project managers to gather requirements and understand unique needs
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for paper.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content
Volunteer
Mayor Turner
Houston , Texas
11.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted with clerical tasks, including filing, shredding and stuffing envelopes.
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs concerning Mayor's re-election.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communications
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2021
Diploma -
Klein Collins High School, University of Houston
Spring, TX2017
Skills
- Advertising
- Arts
- Client Building
- PowerPoint presentations
- Newspaper
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Recruiting and hiring top talent
- Public relations understanding
- Organizational leadership
- Adapting to student's Learning Style
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Educational Settings
- Video Conferencing
- Google Drive
Reading and writting
I am a true book worm. I have at least one book on me at all times. My passion for reading the words of others often inspires me to write my own.
Timeline
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
04.2022 - Current
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Mayor Student Leadership Alliance
03.2021 - 05.2021
Volunteer
Mayor Turner
11.2020 - 11.2020
CEO
Generations Scholarship Foundation
05.2020 - Current
Intern
S.H.A.P.E Community Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
YouTube Content Creator
YouTube
01.2020 - Current
President
Cougar Tutors
07.2019 - 05.2021
North Chase Learning Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Writer
The Daily Cougar
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communications
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - African American Studies
University of Houston
Diploma -
Klein Collins High School, University of Houston
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