Lor Clincy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Schools Initiative Resource Coordinator
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated before and after school programming for 160 students and managed a staff of 20 instructors in the Chicago/Lakeview area
- Partnered with community organizations to ensure culturally competent programs, instruction, and outreach opportunities
- Maintained relationships between school administration, Loyola University Chicago, CPS, and partner agencies to ensure proper programming.
Social Media Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) of English and Creative Writing Department
- Uses social media and engage portal to engage students and Faculty in campus events
- Conducted surveys and polling to support student voice and faculty input for campus events.
- Reported social media performances and engaged with digital communities to build positive regard for company.
Program Coordinator
Columbia College
Chicago Chicago, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinates after school programming for 60 students and manages a team of 4 Teaching Artists in the Chicagoland area
- Provides administrative oversight at the school level including basic and routine programming protocols
- Serves as liaison between school administration, Columbia College, management, and supporting parties to smooth operations onsite.
Reading and Writing Program Associate
Schuler Scholar Program
Lake Forest, IL
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked alongside 3 campuses of over 12 scholar coaches and 3 school directors to enrich school culture and curricula
- Facilitated workshops, quarterly training, and instruction to educate and empower the Schuler community
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure an intentional learning and professional space that fostered true diversity and leadership.
US History Teacher
North Lawndale College Prep
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Created over 50 lessons derived from SAT standards to ensure college readiness
- Utilized culturally competent curricula to increase students’ engagement and investment in their learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to create cohesive learning spaces that valued college culture, discipline, and leadership.
Student Success Coach
City Year Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Created and taught over 100 lesson plans for ELA and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for students
- Used student attendance, course/assessment performance, and behavior management to assist school administration and staff in ensuring student success
- Planned and executed over 5 school-wide events, student conferences, and community engagement opportunities alongside the City Year
- Team at Dewey School of Excellence.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
City Year
Chicago Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 06.2019
- Partnered with After School Allstars and Positive Action to teach an afterschool course that strengthened middle schoolers’ social emotional intelligence, leading to a 50% decrease in disciplinary consequences
- Led SEL lunches with middle schoolers weekly that allowed students brave spaces to learn, socialize, and eat in an environment that sponsored their advancement
- Collaborated with the Dean of Students, partner teacher, and school counselor to create a school culture that tends to students’ healing and academic growth.
Facilitator/Peer Educator
Inner Voices, Social Issues Theatre
Urbana, IL
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Educated and conducted constructive dialogue about various social issues after performances
- Communicated effectively and built rapport with audience members
- Worked alongside theater ensemble to create healthy, nurturing performance spaces.
Recreational Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Family and Graduate Housing
Urbana, IL
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised children of domestic and international student families in Orchard Downs Community from ages 5-10
- Provided social, emotional, artistic, and educational opportunities for growth for children after school
- Assisted with homework and tutors as needed.
Editorial Assistant/ Copy Editor
Ninth Letter + Re, Search Journal
Urbana, IL
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Was a part of the editorial staff that selects prose, fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or poetry for literary arts journal on the behalf of the English Department at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Formatted in-text citations, works cited pages, checked for consistent and accurate work, as well as grammar and punctuation errors.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Creative Writing
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Urbana
Skills
Written and verbal communication
Data Entry
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Staff Management
Budgeting
Timeline
Community Schools Initiative Resource Coordinator
Loyola University Chicago
09.2022 - 01.2023
Social Media Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
08.2022 - 01.2023
Program Coordinator
Columbia College
04.2022 - 08.2022
Reading and Writing Program Associate
Schuler Scholar Program
11.2021 - 04.2022
US History Teacher
North Lawndale College Prep
08.2020 - 08.2021
Student Success Coach
City Year Chicago
08.2019 - 06.2020
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
City Year
08.2019 - 06.2019
Facilitator/Peer Educator
Inner Voices, Social Issues Theatre
08.2017 - 05.2019
Recreational Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Family and Graduate Housing
05.2017 - 05.2019
Editorial Assistant/ Copy Editor
Ninth Letter + Re, Search Journal
03.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Creative Writing
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Urbana