Rachel Hanson
Altoona,IA
Summary
Experienced and proactive nonprofit professional specializing in coordinating educational and empowerment programs for diverse student populations. Expertise in community outreach and program development, with a strong track record in enhancing program effectiveness and engagement. Committed to fostering positive youth development through strategic program evaluation and community involvement. Known for exceptional organizational skills, innovative solutions, and a dedicated approach to achieving impactful results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Empowerment Program Specialist
Young Women's Resource Center
2023.10 - Current
- Coordinates and facilitates weekly in-school Empowerment groups with a diverse community of participants, who range from 6th to 12th grade
- Administers intake forms, tracks participant attendance and overall well being throughout group time
- Enters data weekly to track participants growth and overall success of Empowerment Groups
- Developed High School Empowerment Group program; created a semester-long curriculum and led community outreach to enhance program engagement with local high schools
- Coordinates with team members to plan and implement annual program events for participants ranging from 5th to 12th grade; plans activities and meals, including purchasing supplies while following budgeting parameters and engaging the community through tabling and hanging fliers
RISE Member
AmeriCorps, Host Site: ArtForce Iowa
2022.10 - 2023.09
- Coordinated in-school art workshops, led planning meetings, prepared materials, led activities within workshops, collaborated with teachers
- Collected data to report back for grant funding and track success rate of workshops
- Maintained organization systems and supplies
- Collaborated with team members weekly on methods to reach more community members
Online Shopper
Hy-Vee Inc.
2021.09 - 2022.10
- Fulfilled online grocery orders
- Assisted in-store customers with finding items
- Assembled totes for grocery delivery
- Assisted with keeping the workspace clean and orderly
Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori School
2021.04 - 2021.08
- Accompanied children during daily work and guided as necessary
- Collaborated with lead teacher on classroom curriculum
- Maintained positive morale amongst children and staff
- Kept a clean and orderly classroom
Teaching Assistant
University Village Montessori School
2020.01 - 2021.04
- Accompanied children during daily work and guided as necessary
- Created lesson plans for afternoon activities
- Kept a clean and orderly classroom
- Assisted lead teacher with gathering supplies for the room; making copies, cleaning supplies and preparing all meals and snacks
Education
Bachelor's Social Work -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12.2022
Associate Human Services -
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IA05.2017
Skills
Community Outreach
Time Management
Leadership
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Client Advocacy
Data Gathering
Written Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Microsoft Office
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 05/01/24, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Trauma Toolbox, 10/01/23, Ron Huxley
Volunteer Experience
Community Outreach. Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Port Ministries Nonprofit Agency 10/01/17 - 08/31/21,
- Actively built relationships in the community by riding on the Bread Truck to deliver necessities to impoverished neighborhoods in Chicago multiple times a week
- Lived in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in an Intentional community to directly serve the population and experience their needs firsthand
Timeline
Empowerment Program Specialist
Young Women's Resource Center
2023.10 - Current
RISE Member
AmeriCorps, Host Site: ArtForce Iowa
2022.10 - 2023.09
Online Shopper
Hy-Vee Inc.
2021.09 - 2022.10
Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori School
2021.04 - 2021.08
Teaching Assistant
University Village Montessori School
2020.01 - 2021.04
Bachelor's Social Work -
Aurora University
Associate Human Services -
Des Moines Area Community College
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 05/01/24, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Trauma Toolbox, 10/01/23, Ron Huxley
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