Tia Ford
Oak Park,IL
Summary
A determined and motivated student pursuing a BA in Elementary Education at Howard University (GPA 3.7) Two time freshman intern and always open to more opportunities to be able to learn and grow. Experienced in coordinating a summer camp, classroom management, answering phone calls, community service, and political campaigning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Coordinator
It Takes A Village Early Learning Center
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Promoted camp across Chicago, skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Offered k-8th grade campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Ran weekly class decisions that motivated students to find their purpose & to aim to go to college.
Congressional Internship
Congressman Danny K. Davis
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Worked on appropriations for grant seeker across Chicago, Illinois
- Taking meeting minutes for Congressman Danny K. Davis in subcommittee
- Helped write monthly statements to be read on the Congress floor.
Hostess
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
2022.04 - 2023.01
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2026
High School Diploma -
Oak Park And River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL05.2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Creative Activities
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Leadership skills
- Media Preparation
- Events Coordinations
- Feedback Processing
- School Communications
- District Representation
- Student Mentorship
Accomplishments
I have accomplished starting my bright idea to shoot yearly photoshoots for students from Chicago that attend Howard University. The goal is to capture the excellence through the city with their being a lot of violence and negative things going on. This will document our growth through all of our growth. I plan to expand "Capturing Chicago Excellence" to other colleges as well, to capture their excellence also
Timeline
Summer Camp Coordinator
It Takes A Village Early Learning Center
2023.05 - 2023.08
Congressional Internship
Congressman Danny K. Davis
2023.01 - 2023.05
Hostess
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
2022.04 - 2023.01
No Degree - Elementary Education
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Oak Park And River Forest High School
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