Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
LANGUAGES
Awards
Extracurricular activities
Timeline
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Joanne Opoku

Bx,NY

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Outgoing and creative, with a keen sense of social media trends and audience engagement. Understanding of platform algorithms and experience with content creation, combined with graphic design and copywriting skills. Ready to drive brand awareness and engagement through innovative social media strategies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Event Staff

Amherst College
08.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Checked in attendees at events and provided directions to guests on venue locations.
  • Set up decorations and helped organize events, ensuring a smooth flow.
  • Assisted in the clean-up process after events, maintaining a tidy environment.

Debate Judge

Success Academy Charter Schools and Lexington
09.2021 - Current
  • Judged middle and high school debate tournaments, evaluating over 3 debates per event, enhancing critical thinking
  • Provided constructive feedback, leading to measurable improvement in debaters' skills and performance
  • Mentored debaters, guiding their career progression and fostering a collaborative learning environment
  • Assessed participants' performance, identifying key areas for growth and delivering detailed evaluations

Teacher's Assistant

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Provided tutoring for 150+ students in AP Macroeconomics, Algebra 2, and Canonical Works of American Literature
  • Graded and provided feedback on approximately 80 assignments weekly
  • Hosted office hours Monday through Friday to offer additional support and guidance to students

Tutor Students

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Tutored four 5th graders in core subjects, enhancing their academic performance
  • Monitored student progress, implementing tailored strategies for individual needs
  • Recruited and trained 5 tutors, fostering a collaborative educational environment
  • Developed targeted lesson plans, significantly improving student engagement
  • Collaborated with parents, ensuring continuous student improvement
  • Strengthened relationships with parents to collaboratively enhance student academic and personal growth

Education

TBD -

Amherst College
Amherst, MA
06.2028

High School Diploma - undefined

Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts
Ny, NY
06.2024

Skills

  • Tutoring
  • Cash Handling
  • Lesson Planning
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Media Advertising

Community Service

  • Girls Support Girls, Senior Leader (Community Service), Ny, NY, 2023-08, 2024-05, Conducted cash handling services and coordinated three successful bake sales, collectively raising nearly $2,000., Recruited, trained, and managed a team of15 members to support our initiatives., Utilized raised funds to distribute menstrual products to women in need, providing essential support and promoting menstrual hygiene awareness., Organized and led community outreach programs to raise awareness about menstrual health and support women in the community.
  • CharitAble, Senior Leader (Community Service), Ny, NY, 2022-08, 2023-07, Performed cash handling services, successfully raised $420 for Covenant House Homeless Shelter through various fundraising activities., Led and coordinated a card-making event for cancer patients, resulting in the creation and distribution of over100 personalized cards to local hospitals., Organized a community-wide can and food drive, collecting and distributing over500 non-perishable items to local food banks., Recruited and managed a team of10+ volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful event execution and volunteer engagement.

LANGUAGES

English (Advanced High)
Twi (Intermediate High)
Spanish (Novice High)

Awards

National African American Recognition Award, Ruth and Norman Rales Scholar, Dean's List, Honor Roll, Leadership Award

Extracurricular activities

Association of Amherst Students, Black Student Union, African-Caribbean Student Union, Debate, Dance and Step at Amherst College

Timeline

Case Event Staff

Amherst College
08.2024 - Current

Debate Judge

Success Academy Charter Schools and Lexington
09.2021 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2021 - 05.2024

Tutor Students

Success Academy Charter Schools
09.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts

TBD -

Amherst College
Joanne Opoku