SHATISHA BRYANT
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Professional assistant with experience in hands on support and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs, skilled in communication, organization, and multitasking. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artists Assistant
THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY
New York, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Partner with team of 10 plus lead Teaching Artists to deliver grade appropriate performing arts curriculum (writing, theater, movement, visual arts) to student groups in grades 2nd-12th.
- Create and establish a safe and inclusive learning environment by actively supporting classroom check-ins and Lead Teaching Artists teaching styles.
- Prepare instructional materials and lessons centered around art/performance art at The Park Avenue Armory, organize Park Avenue Armory spaces and rooms/ classroom spaces, and manage equipment/ art supplies to ensure smooth lessons and room flow.
- Offer individualized and group support and guidance to students during creative exercises and activities.
- Collaborate with Teaching Artists on effective lesson plan execution, including participating in demonstrations and providing insights on student engagement.
IMPACT Mentor
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New York, NY
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Guided and motivated up to four diverse college students each semester, connecting them with campus resources and offering peer support through virtual and in-person check-ins.
- Collaborated weekly with the IMPACT cohort of 50+members and super mentor in virtual/in-person meetings and workshops focused on mutual support, leadership development, and community building.
CUNY Advocate
HEALTHY CUNY ADVOCATES
New York, NY
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Investigated the availability of food pantries across CUNY campuses to pinpoint where students facing food insecurity needed more support.
- Collaborated in a small group of 5 members to research and develop a comprehensive guide helping students locate food pantries across all CUNY campuses.
- Developed engaging Instagram content using Canva to raise awareness about campus food resources.
- Participated in weekly Zoom meetings with the full cohort of 20+ members to brainstorm outreach strategies and share research findings and resources.
Skills
- Fast learner
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Meeting scheduling
- Meeting support
- Presentation creation
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Client interaction
- Editing and proofreading
- Record keeping
- Online research
- Email correspondence
- Positive and professional
- Active listening
- Written communication
Timeline
Teaching Artists Assistant
THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY
06.2024 - Current
CUNY Advocate
HEALTHY CUNY ADVOCATES
06.2022 - 10.2022
IMPACT Mentor
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2021 - 07.2024