Andre Kersey

Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping as a substitute teacher in multiple Philadelphia schools in an urban environment . Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies. Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance. Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.Conducted routine and emergency head counts. Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom. Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Met with pastor and church staff regularly to plan appropriate lessons based on weekly topics and sermons. Developed lesson plans according to Church's curriculum and general bible study. Delivered exciting and informative lectures on various philosophy subjects, including ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.

Horizontal Construction Engineer (E-4 Specialist).

Engaged in the use of bulldozers,cranes,graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the state of Virginia.

Provide delivery and pick up services of mattresses, couches, dressers, eating tables, among other furniture for up to six "in need" households per day.One-on-one customer service required for pick-ups and deliveries.Heavy lifting in warehouse to receive donations and inventory items as directed by Warehouse Manager.Assist volunteers with shoppers to ensure a positive experience by loading trucks with furniture.Supervise Works interns and volunteers as directed by the Warehouse Manager.Learn and exercise safety measures in the warehouse and serve as a role model for volunteers Route pick-ups using Google in accordance with program parameters.Complete daily truck log and weekly truck maintenance.Act as a rotating member of the Laundry Team and make deliveries of mats and linens to support the Shelter operations on specific Saturday’s. Diligently keep inventory number of what comes in and what goes out of warehouse.

As an AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator one served full time as the external representative of Reading Partners within the community, leading the charge in recruiting ,on-boarding, and assigning volunteer tutors to youth within Baltimore City. Volunteer Coordinators also lead in executing community engagement initiatives in the region (i.e universities, high-schools, local businesses & non-profits). Furthermore, one was required to tutor a youth in reading skills once a week.

Responsible for the grassroots building of One Pennsylvania’s Philadelphia Office. Duties include door to door canvassing, membership recruitment, data entry(VAN), event planning and execution.

Responsible for community activism and voter outreach during the 2016 presidential election(s). Duties included team building exercises & door to door canvassing as well as political education on current candidates & “Turf Cutting/Planning”.

Responsible for community activism, voter outreach & fund-raising campaigns. Duties included team building exercises & door to door canvassing as well as political education on current candidates and "hot topic" issues.

Responsible for community activism among workers in both the food & retail industry as well as hotel employees. Was part of an organizing team entrusted with the Unionization of Baltimore Washington International Airport workers, along with campaign data entry/analysis (Broad-Stripes), door-to-door canvassing and social media outreach.(Facebook;Twitter;Newsletters/ Articles;Blogs; Fliers & Posters).

Responsible for community activism & organization for Fast-Food & Child Care workers. Reaching out to community, political,& religious leaders. Campaign data analysis & door 2 door canvassing. Event planning & forum/town hall creation. Social Media Outreach (Facebook; Twitter; Newsletters/Articles; Blogs; Fliers & Posters) .

Responsible for creating a faith-based lesson plan and activities for an after-school program geared towards young African-American men in Baltimore city. Programs & Activities include: Leadership Prep; Urban Conflict Resolution; Team building exercises; Sports Events; Academic Tutoring.