Sisay Shannon-Tamrat
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restorative Practitioner
Community Mediation & Restorative Services Inc
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for elementary students.
- Facilitated Circle Groups for students, teachers, and administrative staff in northwestern Hennepin County school districts.
- Entered Case filing into program software Case Load Manager (CLM).
- Arranged appointments between parties for mediation.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among disputants using mediation methods.
- Authored settlement agreement documents containing resolutions and obtained signatures from both parties to finalize agreements.
Housing Assistance Program Contractor
Community Mediation Minnesota
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Screened qualifying COVID-19 relief applications for rent, utility, and mortgage assistance.
- Mediated between tenants and landlords as well as applicants and utility companies.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with applicants by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
Research Assistant
Heller School for Social Policy
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Edit interview transcripts on the life course of women and the nature of family life for publication.
Orientation Leader
Brandeis University
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Selected as one of 50 leaders from a pool of 200 applicants to counsel new students and families on topics including college life, safety, and academics
- Participated in 40+ hours of training in team building, ethics and integrity, resources, and diversity
- Guided first-year students and transfer students through a week of orientation activities
- Provided resources, answered questions, and facilitated social and academic connections for new students
Clinic Intern
Whole Women’s Health Clinic
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
M.A Human Rights - Public Health, Science, Technology's Environmental Policy
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
B. A - Sociology and Women Gender and Sexuality, African American Studies
Brandeis University
05.2020
Center For European Studies -
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands06.2019
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe
- Canva
- Data Entry
- SPSS
- Qualtrics
- Atlasti
Languages
Certification
- Eligible for Minnesota Court Rule 114
- Circle and Restorative Practice
Timeline
Restorative Practitioner
Community Mediation & Restorative Services Inc
08.2020 - Current
Housing Assistance Program Contractor
Community Mediation Minnesota
08.2020 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
Heller School for Social Policy
01.2018 - 01.2021
Clinic Intern
Whole Women’s Health Clinic
04.2017 - 08.2017
Orientation Leader
Brandeis University
01.2017 - 01.2019
M.A Human Rights - Public Health, Science, Technology's Environmental Policy
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
B. A - Sociology and Women Gender and Sexuality, African American Studies
Brandeis University
Center For European Studies -
Maastricht University
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