Kellen Minick
Washington
Summary
An aspiring academic driven by passion for education, who prioritizes finding the excitement and joy in learning. Dedicated to the interdisciplinary "in-between" that exists in dialect between lived experience with objective truth. A problem-solver and pattern identifier who seeks out nuance in narratives, even if not readily accessible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Instructor
Close Up Foundation
01.2024 - Current
- Directly and primarily conducted weeklong educational and developmental workshops for hundreds of students, and cumulatively provided on-program support for thousands of students.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples into program curriculum, as well as suggesting cultural connections to civics, personalizing lesson plans for greater depth of engagement.
- Established positive rapport with students and teachers alike on a weekly basis, maintaining open communication channels for effective problem solving.
Case Manager
Pathways Of Idaho
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked with established refugees to ensure quality of life and lack of deprivation
- Assisted Arabic-speaking clients with parsing mail and important paperwork to ensure continued access to healthcare and benefits
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans that pursue social, financial, vocational, medical and theraputic goals
Mission Specialist
SparkAI
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with the development of AI software with the guarantee of real-time responses
University Advisor and Tutor
Axepted Educational Counseling
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Created and implemented individualized plans to help Lebanese students pursue higher education in the West
- Helped students choose between and apply to internationally acclaimed universities, such as Ivy League schools and my own alma mater
- Spoke in Arabic with students' families while tutoring students in English to pass the CAE, IELTS and TOEFL
Service Manager
Le Pain Quotidien
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Worked to pay for living expenses while completing undergraduate degree
- Started as a barista in 2016, promoted to SM in 2018
- Maintained finances while managing a diverse group of employees
Education
Master of Arts - Middle East Studies
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal empathy
- Communication skills and personability
- Computer fluency
- Cultural literacy
- Articulate public speaking
- Clear, eloquent writing
- Academic research acuity
- Attention to detail
Languages
Arabic (MSA)
Native or Bilingual
Arabic (Levant)
Full Professional
Timeline
Program Instructor
Close Up Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Pathways Of Idaho
10.2021 - 10.2022
Mission Specialist
SparkAI
10.2021 - 12.2021
University Advisor and Tutor
Axepted Educational Counseling
08.2019 - 05.2021
Service Manager
Le Pain Quotidien
01.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Middle East Studies
American University of Beirut
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
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