Kyra Umrigar

Experience

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  Cornell University

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Student Assistant I

  I cataloged a new collection, used advanced catalog searching methods to determine if Cornell already had specific publications, and assisted in the office's move. Cataloging required attention to detail to ensure that all of the information was logged correctly and precisely.

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  Cornell University

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Reunion Clerk

  I collaborated with a team of nine students to host the best possible weekend for the class of 1968's 50th reunion. My duties included registering alumni upon arrival at Cornell University, assisting alumni navigate the campus and events, collaborating in the maintenance of the reunion headquarters for 400 alumni, hosting re-connection opportunities through happy hours and ice cream socials, and supporting co-organizers in closure of the event

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  Generation Teach

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Teaching Fellow

  - Taught two sections of 6th grade social studies, total of 18 students- Designed and revised social studies curriculum to meet young student needs- Created curriculum for and taught two intro-French language and culture electives- Co-led a "club" or homeroom of 18 students to build community- Motivated students in their academic pursuits- Supported students in fostering a welcoming community- Collaborated on a committee to plan an Academic Triathlon for ~120 students

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  Sheffield Farm

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Assistant Landscaper

  - Contributed to trail upkeep of future Tompkins County Land Trust preserve- Maintained polo field and fence lines- Landscaped private lawns

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  United Way of Massachusetts Bay

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2021

  United Way AmeriCorps Fellow at O'Maley Innovation Middle School

  • Build relationships with school staff as AmeriCorps representative• Lead daily check-ins to support social-emotional needs of students• Advocate on behalf of our students for access to services and resources• Design and utilize effective training resources to enhance learning, augmenting materials • Collaborate with youth internship program to expand access to career learning opportunities• Report quantitative and qualitative data on service performed and student outcomes, analyze data on Salesforce to enhance performance and inform future programming Show less

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  Western New York Land Conservancy

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Grants Specialist

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Development Coordinator

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Development Assistant

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Executive Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022