VIVIAN AMA BOAFO
Abilene,Texas
Summary
Bringing positive and supportive demeanor to helping the people I work with achieve their goals. Experienced with student engagement, educational strategies, and academic assessments. Utilizes personalized coaching techniques to drive student success. Track record of fostering positive and motivating learning environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Abilene Independence School District (AISD)
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Homeless Service
- Completes family intakes and provides the right resources.
- Meets monthly with students to provide support and encouragement.
- Attend community interest meetings and conduct research.
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
- Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team meetings and contributing valuable ideas.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Organized events promoting college readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration for high school students preparing for post-secondary education or entry into the workforce.
Community Assistant
Abilene Christian University
01.2023 - Current
- Works at night to ensure the safety of residents and maintain cleanliness
- Established rapport with diverse populations through active listening skills and empathy, promoting an inclusive living environment.
- Improved resident satisfaction by addressing concerns, providing resources, and offering support as needed.
- Supported new residents in their transition to the school community by providing information on available resources and amenities.
- Responded promptly and effectively to out-of-hours emergencies such as maintenance needs and criminal incidents.
- Monitored common spaces for cleanliness and safety compliance while promptly addressing any issues that arose.
Academic Coach
Abilene Christian University
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinate weekly meetings with students to conduct intakes, identify and coordinate referrals
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Fostered a growth mindset among students by encouraging persistence, resilience, and continuous learning in the face of challenges.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting coaching strategies accordingly.
Graduate Assistant
Abilene Christian University
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Compiled data and assisted with report writing and conducted assigned research for lecturers
- Front Desk Manager of the department which included assisting with planning and executing events
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Updated departmental websites and social media accounts with relevant, engaging content.
- Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members'' ongoing projects and publications.
- Organized events and workshops for promoting learning outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community among students
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
Advisor
Hendrick Hospice Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: (Club Courage)
- Facilitated a grief class which explained the grief process, taught self-compassion, and provided a support system for discussing their emotions during class and through class activities
- Empathetically responded to students’ questions and worries about grieving
- (Club Courage)
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Student Advisor
Abilene Christian University
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted students during curricula and extracurricular activities, empowerment and gave emotional support, resolved issues between students
- Developed strong relationships with staffs, fostering an environment of collaboration in support of student goals.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Advocated for student needs within administrative processes, ensuring fair treatment and equitable access to resources.
Student Advocate Intern
Community in Schools (CIS)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Met with students weekly for assessment.
- Increased graduation rates through proactive monitoring of at-risk students and targeted interventions.
- Provided timely intervention for struggling students through early identification of academic issues and development of personalized action plans.
- Coordinated with school counselors and administrators to identify at-risk students and develop tailored strategies for academic success.
- Advocated for equitable access to educational opportunities by working closely with school administration to address systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations.
- Promoted positive school culture by addressing individual student needs and collaborating with faculty members.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through implementation of restorative justice practices and conflict resolution strategies in collaboration with school staff.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue among students, fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals within the school community.
Executive Assistant
Ateiku Christian Ministry
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in writing monthly newsletters and reports, engaged with donors by replying and sending emails on behalf of the organization, helped in organizing social events.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2025
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Interpersonal awareness
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Diversity inclusion
- Academic advising
- Study skills training
Affiliations
- NASW-Texas, 04/24 - 04/25
- NASW-West Texas, 04/24 - 04/25
Social Work Positions
- Student Intern, Abilene Independence School District (AISD) Homeless Service, Abilene, Completes family intakes and provides the right resources., Meets monthly with students to provide support and encouragement., Attend community interest meetings and conduct research.
- Student Advisor, Upward Bound, Abilene Christian University, Assisted students during curricula and extracurricular activities., Empowerment and gave emotional support., Resolved issues between students.
- Student Advocate Intern, Community in Schools (CIS), Abilene, Met with students weekly, advocated for resources for students., Connected students to community resources., Attended community interest meetings and conducted research., Conducted surveys, helped student’s academic, social, and attendance, and conducted needs assessment records.
- Advisor, Hendrick Hospice Care (Club Courage), Abilene, Facilitated a grief class which explained the grief process., Taught self-compassion and provided a support system for discussing their emotions during class and through class activities., Empathetically responded to students’ questions and worries about grieving.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Mindfulness Practices
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Acting and Theater
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Volunteer Work
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Youth Development Programs
Extracurricular activities
Reading
Site seeing
Nature exploring
Swimming
Timeline
Student Intern
Abilene Independence School District (AISD)
08.2024 - Current
Academic Coach
Abilene Christian University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Advisor
Hendrick Hospice Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Advisor
Abilene Christian University
05.2023 - 06.2023
Community Assistant
Abilene Christian University
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Abilene Christian University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Student Advocate Intern
Community in Schools (CIS)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant
Ateiku Christian Ministry
08.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Abilene Christian University
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