Bertrand Cooper

Experience

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  NYT, Atlantic, Others

  Sept 2020 - now

  Journalist

  ●Authored 7 influential pieces addressing poverty, race, education, and popular culture in publications such as The New York Times and The Atlantic, ●Presented arguments and research findings on podcasts and radio via NPR, Slate, and MSNBC●Guest speaker at Occidental College, Washington University, and Code.org●Seminal work added to "Black in America: A Broadview Topics Reader" to be taught in college curriculums

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  HelloCollege

  Apr 2024 - now

  Essay Consultant/Academic Tutor

  ●Deliver individualized academic support to 20-30 families applying to an average of 10-20 colleges per family●Meet with every student on a weekly basis, providing direction, motivation, and enthusiastic support●Develop outlines for all student essays and act as a writing coach and editor on subsequent drafts●Coordinate academic calendars, weekly schedules, and assignment deadlines to ensure students meet application dates●Academic tutoring for AP classes and Standardized Testing●Build brand recognition through writing for company blog Show less

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  Ascencia

  Apr 2024 - now

  Grant Writer

  ●Research grant opportunities utilizing both governmental and non-governmental funding sources●Draft proposals and supporting documents aligned with varying funding criteria●Maintain awareness of developments within federal, state, and local policy and public opinion regarding Los Angeles Housing●Stay up to date on organizational achievements and client successes for the purpose of conveying to prospective funders●Manage a grant submission calendar ensuring timely submission of applications Show less