Zoe J. Smith
4400 Mass Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20016, zs5003a@student.american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington, DC May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law, Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies, Certificate in Community-Based Research
Honors: GPA:3.90, Dean’s List all semesters, SPA Leadership Program, Community Based Research Scholars Program
EXPERIENCE
Trans Lifeline, Washington, DC
Research Intern May 2022-Present
- Support the #SafeHotlines campaign through increasing knowledge around LGBTQ+ and BIPOC people’s interactions with police during suicide crisis interventions
- Gather, organize, and code sources for a collaborative literature review focused on the effects on the 988 mental health crisis line on LGBT and BIPOC people
- Facilitate constructive discussion about the importance of data privacy and surveillance during a crisis
- Collaborate with a team of 15+ peers and supervisors to build an extensive survey to further understand experiences with crisis hotlines
National Air & Space Museum, Washington, DC
Explainers Program Aug 2021-Oct 2022
- Advance my knowledge of educational programming and customer service interactions to foster a love of learning for people of all ages
- Provide museum patrons with in-person and virtual demonstrations about topics related to space exploration, physics, and aerospace history
- Create a meaningful interaction with over 200 visitors on average per shift
Whittle School & Studios, Washington, DC
Teaching Aide and Extended Day Teacher Mar 2021-Jun 2022
- Led students towards missions of cultural competence and civic engagement each day in support of an international education
- Personalized student success by focusing 1-on-1 attention on emotional regulation and classroom participation for Pre-K to 5th grade
- Facilitated constructive free roam and outdoor explorations that prioritized safety and student enjoyment both during and after school hours
Advisory Board Member, Community-Based Research Scholars Program, American Uni. Sept 2020- Present
- Establish understanding of ethical action research
- Involve self within local communities to solve community concerns
Program Leader, University College, American University Mar 2020-Present
- Support first-year students within the classroom by encouraging critical thinking, perspective, reflection, and communication
- Plan and execute co-curricular activities to form bonds between students in a virtual environment
- Encourage leaning into discussion of complex issues inside and outside the classroom
Tutor, DC Reads, American University Oct 2019-Present
- Instruct elementary age students in reading concepts and literacy
- Develop understanding and love of reading
Teaching Assistant, SPA Leadership Program, American University Aug 2019- Present
- Selected to study and develop leadership skills through advanced practical instruction and implementing action projects in areas of need
- Researched national environmental policy and protections and their implications
- Coordinated group and individual social action projects in areas of social injustices
Volunteer, Jumpstart, Washington, DC June 2020- Present
- Partner with DC Public Schools as an online tutor throughout the pandemic
- Plan and execute three lessons weekly in the areas of math, literacy, and story comprehension
Director of Communications and Social Events, Students for Warren, American University Sept 2019-Mar 2020
- Network through weekly emails and Facebook page
- Coordinate social events for the campus community to learn about and support Elizabeth Warren
- Market events to community on social media and across campus
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificate: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) in human research
- Certificate: DC Public School Volunteer Clearance
- Certificate: ProTrainings certification in CPR and First Aid for Pets
- Skills: Grammar, German Language: Conversational, Intermediate Written, R-Studio, Qualtrics