MLK VISTA AmeriCorps-STAR Program Assistant at Kent School District
Location:
Kent, Washington
Industry:
Primary/Secondary Education
Work:
Kent School District - Kent, WA since Sep 2012
STAR Program Assistant/MLK VISTA AmeriCorps
Whitman College Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Intercultural Center Intern
Project H.O.M.E - Greater Philadelphia Area Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Employment Services Intern
ACHIEVability - Greater Philadelphia Area Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
Academic Coach Intern
GulfSouth Youth Action Corp - Greater Atlanta Area Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Media Counselor
Education:
Whitman College 2010 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Race and Ethnic Studies
The Philadelphia Center 2010 - 2010
Whitman College 2004 - 2006
Interests:
social justice, anti-oppression work, literature, creative writing, career planning and development, resume writing, community building--best practices, educational policy and pedagogy, computer technology, culture and identity.
Awards:
President's Volunteer Service Award, Gold Level Corporation for National and Community Service Received for outstanding community service efforts as a Gulfsouth Youth Action Corp Member.
David Nord Award Whitman College Received for the commissioning of a project entitled, “Queer Musings: The Art of Zestful Border Crossing,” a collection of poetry and prose.
Mellon Grant Whitman College Received for the project “Diversity Debates,” a series of educational public forums to promote
discussions of cultural diversity and inclusion on the Whitman College campus
Black Student Union Member of the Month Whitman College Black Student Union Selected for outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to excellence as the BSU Education Chair