EDUCATION                                                                                                                                  Washington, D.C.

American University, School of International Service                                                                      January 2021 – June 2024

BA in International Studies                                                                                                                                                                                                          GPA: 3.8

Concentration: Racial Justice and Equality                                                                                                                                                                                               

LEADERSHIP/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

American Red Cross 

Blood Donor Ambassador (5 Hours/Weekly)                                                                                                                                                          Washington, DC

·       Competencies: Professionalism, Organization, Adaptability, Integrity, Avid Learner                                     February 2021- Present

·       Adapted to 25+ donors needs and ensured a comfortable and welcoming environment.

·       Implemented COVID-19 protocols 

·       Enhanced system to achieve greater efficiency in blood donation

Saturday Literacy Club                                                                                                                            Toronto, ON

Volunteer | The Leacock Foundation  (4 Hours/Weekly)                                                                                                                 September 2019 – March 2020                  

·       Competencies: Problem Solving, Communication, Motivation, Organization, Customer Service

·       Teaches disadvantaged students Grades 2 – 6 how to read and write, including immigrants utilizing English as a second language 

·       Assists with administrative duties that include taking attendance, communicating with parents, preparing snacks, and coordinating with the school’s principal.                                                      

Sunny View Volunteer Program                                                                                                                   Toronto, ON

Club Head | Head Volunteer Special Education Teaching Assistant                                                                                        September 2018 – March 2020 

·       Lead the 30-person team of Volunteer Special Education Teaching Assistants, and facilitates application and acceptance process for prospective volunteers 

·       Provided assistance with individual and/or small groups of middle school children with cognitive or physical disabilities under the supervision of a certificated teacher  

·       Assisted students by modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; following and/or adapting educational and specific behavioral plans; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff; and providing for the special health care needs of students 

Rustic Pathways                                                                                                                           Willoughby Hills, OH

Volunteer                                                                                                                                                                                                                     July 2016 – July 2018 

● Locations: Cambodia, Fiji, Australia, Peru

·       Competencies: Team work, Relationship Building, Global and Cultural Competence, Leadership, Professionalism

·       Taught English and basic hygiene to assist in improving overall public health and sanitation of local communities

·       Built 2 classrooms, 1 church, 1 sawmill and 2 houses for children and families following natural disasters 

·       Provided assistance for a homeless shelter, including collecting and processing donated clothing, and serving patrons in a soup kitchen   

·       Worked with a team to build a water pipeline for a village without access to potable water 

Autism Speaks Canada                                                                                                                               Toronto, ON 

Volunteer                                                                                                                                                                                                         August 2020-January 2021 

●      Helped prepare supplies for the annual Autism Speaks Walks across Canada 

●      Responded to requests and prepared specific resources for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

 SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

Languages: French and Spanish 

Unique Talents and Skills:  

●      Silver-medalist for Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association

●      Contemporary & modern dancer for Tandem Studios (Toronto, ON)