Laura Carbajal

Laura Carbajal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, Regional Operations at Teach For America New York City • Ed.M. International Educational Development

  • Education

    • Teachers College, Columbia University

      2021 - 2023
      Ed.M. International Educational Development

      Activities and Societies: Association of Latin American Students Co-President, Comparative International Education Society, American Educational Research Association

    • Southern Methodist University

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Bilingual Education

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, Pi Lambda Theta

    • Birmingham-Southern College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.), cum laude PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, Harrison Scholar Honors Program, Psi Chi Honors Society, Omicrom Delta Kappa Honors Society, Panther Partnership Mentoring Program, BSC QUAD Art Editor, Academic Tutor, Concert Choir, Cross Country, Sklenar Center & Multicultural Affairs Leadership Committee B.S. with honors in Psychology, music minor, Phi Beta Kappa

  • Experience

    • Academic Resource Center at Birmingham-Southern College

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Departmental Tutor
    • Birmingham-Southern College

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
      • Library Aide

        Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      • BSC Phonathon Fundraiser

        Feb 2014 - May 2014
    • The Mental Health Association of Central Alabama

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      Piper Place West Intern

      Initiated and directed an interactively therapeutic 75 people choir at Piper Place West (day care for adults with severe mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, among others) that met daily, while conducting Psychology research on the effects of music therapy on mood. Planned, organized and managed choir concert in which patient’s talents and personal accomplishments were celebrated in Bessemer’s community. Designed summer mental health curriculum based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for 80 patients. Show less

    • Teach For America

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
      Corps Member

      Committed to the belief that all children deserve the right to an equitable and excellent education, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, socio economic, and legal status. Served as member of highly selective national corps of lifelong leaders for social justice and human rights for all.

    • AmeriCorps

      Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
      Member
    • Fort Worth ISD

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
      K-6 Bilingual Educator
    • Dallas Independent School District

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
      K-6 Bilingual Educator
    • IMentor

      Sept 2021 - now
      Student Mentor
    • English Language Learners & International Support (ELLIS) Preparatory Academy

      Sept 2021 - May 2023
      Arthur Zankel Fellow
    • Teachers College, Columbia University

      Feb 2022 - now
      Graduate Research Assistant
    • Center for Public Research and Leadership

      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
      Graduate Research Consultant
    • ILAS | Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University

      May 2023 - Jul 2024
      K-12 Outreach Program, Curriculum Guide Writer
    • Teach For America

      Aug 2024 - now
      Manager, Regional Operations
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bilingual EC-6

      Southern Methodist University
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laura Carbajal
      Golden Key International Honour Society - Mar 2017
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      Phi Beta Kappa Birmingham-Southern College Apr 2015
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      Omicron Delta Kappa - Sep 2014
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      Psi Chi Honors Society - Sep 2014
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      Dean's List (2012 - 2015) -
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      Donald C. Harrison Honors Program -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Transition Team Leader

      Issued by Teach For America on Jun 2016
      Teach For AmericaAssociated with Laura Carbajal
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Oak Nnoll Nursing Home on Jan 2012
      Oak Nnoll Nursing HomeAssociated with Laura Carbajal
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Piper Place McCoy on Jan 2014
      Piper Place McCoyAssociated with Laura Carbajal