Kamina Mentore
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked part-time at the Jefferson School, non-profit focused on sharing and preserving the legacy and history of the Charlottesville-Albemarle African-American community
- Program involved robust education on local and national African-American history and facilitated profound conception of race relations and the black experience from the period of enslavement to the Civil Rights era
- Main duty was to conduct community engagement and tours of museum displays and historical buildings with a variety of visitors
Peer Tutor
Albemarle High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction
- Worked with recently immigrated students to the U.S to help transitions into new schools, primarily on English skills
- Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing emotional support alongside academic assistance when necessary.
Volunteer
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed daily domestic tasks in food bank to help those in need, often packing food donation to be sent out
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intended Major: Public Policy & Global Development
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2028
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Research
- Team collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Community service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Community engagement
Leadership Experience
- President, Students Working Against Hunger Club, 08/01/22, 05/01/23, Focused on combating food insecurity through education, food drives, volunteering, and fundraisers.
- Treasurer, Key Club, 08/01/22, 05/01/23, Responsible for the club's finances and participated in decision-making. Dedicated to community volunteer work, drives, fundraisers, etc.
- Vice President, UNICEF, 08/01/22, 05/01/23, Helped organize fundraiser for and spread awareness on UNICEF missions and projects to provide humanitarian aid to children world wide
Timeline
Intern
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Peer Tutor
Albemarle High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Intended Major: Public Policy & Global Development
University of Virginia
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