Hi, I’m
Sai Isoke
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I center compassion and connection in all that I do. As a leader, teacher, and coordinator I work collaboratively to achieve goals and remain open to the needs, expertise,and creativity of those I work with. I am grateful to be at a place in my life where I know that no one is perfect and more importantly, no one should strive to be.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Los Angeles Room And Board
Wellness Coordinator
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
Grand Valley State University
Adjunct Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Taught the following courses asynchronously online: Women's Studies 101, Gender and Pop Culture, and LGBTQ Identities. Upcoming classes include: Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S.
- Evaluated and revised lesson course content to be culturally relevant to QTBIPOC centered courses and students.
- Taught Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies courses, providing instruction to up 150 undergraduate students over the past year.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing mentorship regarding basic needs, mental health and wellness and core skills.
Inclined By Sai
Facilitator and Consultant
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to clients as a justice and inclusion subject matter expert, particularly in the fields of gender, sexuality, race and class.
- Liaised with clients and their stakeholders to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy.
- Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning.
- Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
University Of California, Santa Barbara
Academic Success and Programs Coordinator
08.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Promoted culturally relevant programs, courses, and activities both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain the Black and Brown identifying student body.
- Obtained excellent program feedback from students regarding student learning success and student life programming.
- Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using open ended surveys to discussion groups to encourage successful learning outcomes.
- Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
- Designed and implemented student fellowship centered on creativity that is now two years running and has received $5000 in outside donations.
The Ohio State University
Intstructor of Record
08.2015 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Taught six classes centered on social justice, feminism, film and pop culture.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
Education
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH
Master of Arts from Women's, Gender And Sexuality Studies
05.2017
University Overview
- The Dana Greenblatt Feminist Media Award Recipient
- Thesis: Thank God for Hip-hop: Black Female Masculinity in Hip-hop Culture
California State University, Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
05.2015
University Overview
- Honoree of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
Skills
- Budget Oversight
- Client Relations Skills
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Course design
- Research and Analysis
- Syllabus Development
- Learning Management Interfaces
- Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
- Media Expertise
- Training and Developmen
- Project Management
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Wellness Coordinator
Los Angeles Room And Board
10.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Grand Valley State University
08.2022 - Current
Academic Success and Programs Coordinator
University Of California, Santa Barbara
08.2021 - 10.2022
Facilitator and Consultant
Inclined By Sai
03.2020 - Current
Intstructor of Record
The Ohio State University
08.2015 - 05.2020
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts from Women's, Gender And Sexuality Studies
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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