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SHAWNETTE DUNCAN

Brooklyn

Summary

Professional with hands-on experience in collaborative environments, prepared to contribute to project success. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic team needs. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

JFEW Social Media Liaison | Media Studies Student

City University of New York, Hunter College
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Received prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Scholars Program scholarship and served as Social Media Liaison for JFEW while completing BA in Media Studies.
  • Raised awareness of Eleanor Roosevelt Scholars Program and JFEW by writing and editing engaging content for Instagram and Twitter/X.
  • Instrumental in executing communication strategy by compiling media and distributing video/photos of JFEW workshops/events to team members.
  • Actively participated in seminars, mentorship opportunities, other programming, and special events at Roosevelt House.


Social Media Intern

Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed copywriting, content development, and portfolio management for social media department.
  • Monitored CNN, MSNBC, and other trusted outlets to provide daily updates on news and trending reports; produced related Facebook and Twitter content.
  • Partnered with communications team to shepherd content from scripting to posting.

Paraprofessional

Temporary Employment Agencies
02.2018 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with teachers to support students under individualized education programs (IEPs) through one-on-one and group activities.
  • Played key role in improving student success by providing instructional reinforcement of lesson plans aligned with common core curriculum standards.
  • Maintained highest level of safety by managing and monitoring students in classroom and other settings.
  • Cultivated relationships with learning team, faculty, administrators, and parents, including contributing to planning sessions.

Head Group Leader

El Puente
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Supervised and instructed elementary school children in afterschool program focused on building creative, socio-emotional, and critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted with development and implementation of effective curriculum targeting diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in leading daily events, managing students, and creating age-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Wrote play (Twisted World) selected as end-of-year student production.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Media Interest in Journalism

City University of New York, Hunter College
New York, NY
01.2024

Associate of Arts - Media Studies

City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
New York, NY
01.2021

Skills

  • Digital & Social Media Management (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X)
  • Behavior management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Schedule coordination
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Child Mandated Reporter Certificate 2021

Timeline

Social Media Intern

Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)
06.2023 - 08.2023

JFEW Social Media Liaison | Media Studies Student

City University of New York, Hunter College
09.2022 - 01.2024

Paraprofessional

Temporary Employment Agencies
02.2018 - 06.2022

Head Group Leader

El Puente
09.2016 - 09.2020

Associate of Arts - Media Studies

City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)

Bachelor of Arts - General Media Interest in Journalism

City University of New York, Hunter College

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