Stephanie Hughes

Experience

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  International Rescue Committee

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Resettlement Services Intern

  -Directly supported resettlement case manager -Filed paperwork and documents for refugee clientele: Social Security applications, food stamp applications, housing contracts, legal work status petitions, etc.-Worked with refugee clients to support them in their transition and adjustment to new daily life routines-Occasional duties included working and managing the reception desk

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  Berlitz Corporation

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

  English Language Instructor

  -Taught English language skills to adult learners of varying proficiency levels -Administered performance-based examinations to achieve 100% student-level advancement-Received consistently positive feedback from students and management in performance appraisals.

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  New York Studio Dil Okulları

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  English Language Instructor

  -Taught English language skills to adult learners of varying proficiency levels -Administered performance-based examinations to achieve 100% student-level advancement-Received consistently positive feedback from students and management in performance appraisals.

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  Gökkuşağı Koleji

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  English Language Arts Instructor

  -Produced and delivered new training materials for 7 different groups of students -Guided students in developing an understanding of language skills in order to speak, read, and write in English. -Participated in weekly training sessions and workshops to meet international teaching standards, as part of International Baccalaureate accreditation program for primary schools (PYP)

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  Durham Public Schools

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2017

  Instructional Assistant

  -Provided direct support in the implementation of training materials -Planned and led student learning to met targeted objectives -Organized and managed inventory -Engaged and co-directed student learning and activities

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  Durham Public Schools

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

  1st Grade Teacher

  -Recognized as 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.-Served as organization’s Equity Champion -- facilitated team and staff meetings, created, cultivated, and presented training materials to support staff in their equity practices -Produced training materials for all staff to utilize in order to streamline school-wide initiatives -Interviewed, hired, and oriented new staff; conducted evaluations and developed plans to ensure growth as needed-Collected and analyzed data to monitor progress towards specific goals-Developed training materials to met the specified needs of students-Led teams in the collaboration of curriculum development for department trainings-Created and performed one-on-one coaching to students in order to meet targeted goals-Cultivated strong, positive and trusting relationships among colleagues, students, families, and the broader community Show less

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  The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2024

  Family Programs Instructor

  -Create and develop curriculum, content, and activities for programming-Collaborate to determine program offerings-Facilitate and lead events -Support and mentor interns in their educational practices-Build relationships with outside partners to support and elevate family experiences-Research, produce, and share resources for all museum employees as a part of the DEAI Task Force

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  Exodus Refugee Immigration

  Jan 2024 - now

  Training Specialist