Nongnah Her
Minneapolis,Minnesota
Summary
Team-oriented leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on elevating teamwork and collaboratively addressing client's needs with diverse approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing connection through compassion and dedication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Peer Advisor
CBS Student Services, UMN-TC
2023.01 - Current
- Assist with scheduling student academic and career advising appointments via email and phone.
- Provide personalized guidance to fellow students, resulting in improved academic performance and personal growth.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to address student concerns and ensure a positive academic experience.
- Serve as a liaison between incoming students and campus resources, streamlining access to essential services for academic success.
- Hire and mentor new Peer Advisors, ensuring ongoing quality support for students.
Junior Group Leader
Nature Of Life Program, University Of Minnesota TC
2023.09 - Current
- Mentor a team of Sophomore Group Leaders on managing groups of first year students by relating personal experiences.
- Establish a collaborative environment by promoting open communication and honest feedback on ways to improve the program.
- Develop strong relationships with first year students by hosting informational events, ensuring academic preparation.
- Work closely with program directors to improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice curriculum and facilitate weekly trainings.
- Collaborate with a team to interview and hire a new cohort of Sophomore and Junior Group Leaders for the upcoming year.
Sophomore Group Leader
Nature Of Life Program, University Of Minnesota TC
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Advised a group of first year students and cultivated close student relationships through weekly class meetings.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for students to share academic and personal struggles and find resources as they navigated their first year of college.
- Monitored individual student performance and reported potential program improvements to program directors.
- Managed the Biology Saves the World project in which students connected with a local researcher to understand the power of research.
Head Teacher
Hmong Language And Culture Enrichment Program
2021.06 - 2023.08
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated engaging cultural activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised students ages 4-13 in a classroom setting, during lunch, recess, and field trips.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to reflect on students' needs.
Intern
UW Madison Veterinary Care
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Graduated from a UW-Madison program consisting of interning at UW Vet Hospital and completing a summer course
- Applied knowledge gained in summer course to efficiently work with veterinary medicine
- Prepared kennels, restocked supplies, delivered prescriptions, ran lab tests, and assisted in conducting patient examinations
- Rotated through various hospital wards including Primary Care, Oncology, Opthalmology, and Pharmacy
- Worked with a team of veterinary staff and residency students to provide direct patient care.
Club President
United Asian Club
2019.09 - 2021.06
- Gained leadership, communication, and project management skills while leading a team of club officers
- Created agendas and ran weekly club meetings
- Recruited club members and trained new club officers
- Organized annual events including fundraisers, showcases, and sports tournaments
- Collaborated with other Asian clubs throughout the school district to host student panels informing others on the struggles of Asian students during COVID-19
- Connected with local Asian professionals to speak at club meetings and provide volunteer opportunities and ways to engage with the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Skills
- Fluent in Hmong
- Leadership
- Multitasking and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Volunteering
Homework Help Program Student Lead Minneapolis MN, January 2024 - Current
- Lead a drop-in tutoring program for K12 students in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
- Partner with Trinity Congregation and the Dar Al-Hijrah mosque to provide after school tutoring service.
- Coordinate tutors to offer students one-on-one tutoring help with homework or enhancing academic skills.
- Foster a safe space for students of all backgrounds to feel welcomed and build connections.
Timeline
Junior Group Leader
Nature Of Life Program, University Of Minnesota TC
2023.09 - Current
Senior Peer Advisor
CBS Student Services, UMN-TC
2023.01 - Current
Sophomore Group Leader
Nature Of Life Program, University Of Minnesota TC
2022.09 - 2023.05
Head Teacher
Hmong Language And Culture Enrichment Program
2021.06 - 2023.08
Club President
United Asian Club
2019.09 - 2021.06
Intern
UW Madison Veterinary Care
2019.06 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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