Karlye Drake
Lake Worth
Summary
Compassionate advocate with experience in youth advocacy and tutoring for students with special needs. Engages youth through effective communication and strong organizational skills, managing multiple initiatives in community service. Dedicated to creating supportive environments that empower individuals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor for Students with Special Needs
LINK Mentor Program
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided and tutored students with special needs, fostering individualized learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Guided students through personal development and academic challenges.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance peer support and collaboration.
- Developed individualized mentoring plans based on student needs.
Youth Volunteer Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Mentored youth, fostering supportive environment through effective communication.
- Coordinated community service programs, enhancing youth engagement and participation.
- Assisted in planning and organizing youth development programs and activities.
- Engaged with children during recreational activities, promoting teamwork and communication.
- Supported staff in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
Intern
Broward County Public Defender Office
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed concurrent projects and tasks with initiative and independence, ensuring timely completion.
- Cultivated strong organizational and time management skills to improve task prioritization.
- Completed training on career-specific procedures and legal systems to enhance operational knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Criminology Law Enforcement Security Studies
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05-2028
Skills
- Special needs tutoring
- Youth Advocacy
- Peer Counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Time Management
- Organization
- Empathetic approach
Certification
SERV Safe Certification in Culinary
Community Service
600+, Palm Beach County Chapter of the Charmettes, Incorporated, Caribbean American for Community Involvement
Future Goal
Aspiring to become an OIG Criminal Investigator for the FBI. Plans to achieve the personal project to start job training for young people of color to get them interested in work on the federal level.
Honors And Awards
- Daniel Trudeau Memorial Scholarships
- Davidowitz Family Caregiving Scholarship
- Law Office of the Public Defender Scholarship
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Zeta Chi Chapter Scholarship Award
- National Pan Hellenic Council of Palm Beach County
- Fisk University Outstanding Scholars Leaders Scholarship
- Boynton/Colman Fellowship
Timeline
Mentor for Students with Special Needs
LINK Mentor Program
12.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Broward County Public Defender Office
06.2023 - 06.2023
Youth Volunteer Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Criminology Law Enforcement Security Studies
Fisk University