Zachary White

• Created and maintained a centralized resource document accessible for current Fellows and alumni, featuring job fairs, professional development opportunities, educational pathways, resume-building workshops, and interview preparation resources.
• Led efforts to centralize and organize Atlanta regional documents, ensuring streamlined accessibility for team members in Google Drive.
• Developed and implemented a structured LLAMA data tracking system to increase submission accuracy and timeliness.
• Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
• Managed a cohort of 40 Fellows, providing direct support, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Facilitated bi-weekly check-ins with Fellows focused on performance reflection, goal setting, and professional growth.
• Conducted site visits to provide coaching, monitor program fidelity, and support Fellow development.
• Organized and facilitated professional learning groups (PLGs) to enhance Fellow growth and teaching skills.
• Managed onboarding documentation, personnel files, timesheets, and program-related records.
• Maintained professional relationships with school partners, ensuring successful Fellow placements and engagement.

• Built strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for program success.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant skills and knowledge in key areas.
• Monitored program progress, identifying potential risks and proactively addressing issues to maintain optimal performance.
• Provided direct support for a cohort of 40 Fellows, ensuring engagement, training, and performance monitoring.
• Established regular LLAMA data check-ins with Fellows, leading to increased data accuracy and timely submissions.
• Assisted in planning and organizing the Ascend training institute and professional development workshops.
• Conducted bi-weekly Fellow check-ins to review challenges, provide coaching, and track progress.
• Managed recruitment and onboarding components, ensuring a diverse, high-performing team of Fellows.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and effective resource allocation.
• Reviewed all departmental materials, correcting errors, and making sure documents were ready for publication.
• Performed general administrative duties, including managing information systems such as Salesforce, Paycom, Google Drive, and OneDrive.

• Established an efficient system for tracking mentee progress and adjusting mentoring plans as needed.
• Boosted the overall satisfaction rate of both mentors and mentees through consistent support, guidance, and feedback.
• Support and mentor approximately 50 middle school students through group and individual mentoring sessions.
• Facilitate structured mentoring curriculum to enhance students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Build strong relationships with school personnel, parents, and volunteers to foster a positive mentoring environment.

• Support student learning objectives through S.E.E.D.S Quality strategy - Sensitivity, Encouragement, Education, Development through doing, Self Image.
• Organize and lead practice, research, and assignments for 20+ plus students between ages 4 and 5.
• Assist teachers in recognizing learning opportunities for alphabet knowledge, oral language, comprehension, book and print concepts, phonological awareness, and vocabulary.
• Document student progress, communication with teachers, and program staff.
• Attend training classes with Literacy Labs staff and coaches, while delivering interventions and lessons to students, i.e. high-quality read aloud and repeated read aloud.

Lab: Physiology of Wearable Robotics

Mentor: Jordyn Schroeder Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Principal Investigator: Dr. Greg Sawicki

• Performed research on wearable technology to increase knowledge and provide valuable contributions over the course of 2 years.
• Developed a user interface and experiences for end users.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences, fostering professional connections and collaboration opportunities.
• Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
• Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributing to the broader scientific community''s understanding of key topics.
• Instituted rigorous safety protocols within the laboratory environment, prioritizing researcher wellbeing without compromising project objectives or timelines.
• Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders in small and larger groups.
• Project Titles:

- Using Biofeedback to Improve Data Collection for Force-Length Curves

- Reliability of Maximum Voluntary Isometric Contractions

- Assessing Achilles Tendon Strain During Walking with Modified Footwear