Experience

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  Northwestern sailling center summer camp

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Junior counselor

  As a Junior Counselor at the Northwestern Sailing Center Summer Camp, I worked with around 15 young campers to improve their sailing skills.

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  Krave

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Employee

  As an employee of an Evanston food vendor, I managed hot dog stands along the Evanston lakefront.

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  Florida forensic institute

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Public forum debate instructor

  The Florida Forensic Institute conducts a specialized summer program for young debaters of all ability levels. During the two-week session, boys and girls attend comprehensive courses in congressional debate, public forum debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, extemporaneous speaking and original oratory. My duties as a Public Forum Instructor included: -Helping to create curriculum for the students-Teaching lectures focused on improving students debate skills and expanding their knowledge of domestic and international affairs-Instructing novice debaters in one on one settings by delivering constructive criticism and encouragement Show less

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  Union league club of chicago

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Public affairs committee intern

  The Public Affairs Committee and its various subcommittees address a wide range of public policy issues, sponsor programs on current affairs with prominent speakers, and serve as the conduit for the Club’s involvement in civic affairs. As a PAC intern I:-Researched policy topics relating to criminal justice such as videotaping interrogations and solitary confinement and presented detailed summaries to the PAC-Managed registration and assisted with set-up for 300+ member events attended by military officials and policy makers-Gained an understanding of committee procedures by attending meetings and developing minutes for distribution to committee members Show less

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  Colgate university's lampert institute for civic and global affairs

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  The Lampert Institute provides a forum for study and debate in the areas of civic affairs and public leadership, applying insights from the liberal arts to the challenges of facing human beings around the world. As an Associate of the institute:-I read published works and attend campus events focused on a yearly theme and its implications in public affairs-I meet with scholars and other Lampert Associates and discuss current global challenges in order to formulate constructive manners of civic engagement Show less The Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl is an activity that combines the excitement of a competitive tournament with a valuable education experience for undergraduate students. Resembling a college bowl or quiz bowl competition, a moderator asks two teams questions that pose an ethical problem on topics ranging from professional ethics to social and political topics, and are then scored by a panel of judges on their responses both to the question and one another. As a Colgate University team member I: -Brainstorm with team members and advisers to prepare remarks for topics including police brutality, freedom of speech, and environmental rights-Presented these cases at the National Qualifier at St. Joseph’s University in Patchogue, NY Show less

  • Associate

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Team Member

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
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  James b. moran center for youth advocacy

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Legal intern

  The James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy provides low-income Evanston youth and their families with integrated legal and social work services to improve their quality of life at home, at school, and within the Evanston Community. As a summer intern at the Moran Center I was involved in a number of the Center's activities including: -Shadowing their attorneys in both adult and juvenile court-Spearheading the Center's record expungement project by compiling and recording criminal records of over a hundred clients in order to document which are eligible for expungement-Staffing the Center's Expungement Help Desk at Skokie Courthouse; helping over a dozen adults expunge or seal their criminal records by looking up their record, making recommendations on expungement/sealing eligibility, and completing the necessary paperwork-Assisting with any paralegal/office/secretarial duties along with whatever else is asked of me Show less

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  Teach for america

  May 2017 - May 2020

  Early admittance corps member / high school social studies teacher

  Teach For America is a national corps of leaders who commit to teaching in low-income schools and work to increase their students' opportunities in life. As a Early Admission Corps Member, I was selected through a rigorous application and interview process and I continue to attend a variety of professoinal development sessions. Additionally, as a Corps member I participated in the Houston Training Institute to learn how to become a teacher. At Institute I: -Taught a Summer School World History class four days a week for four weeks to students at Stephen F. Austin High School to increase their academic skills and provide a sense of empowerment -Attended a variety of curriculum development seminars and engage in discussions centered around diversity and identity to improve teaching ability Show less

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  John howard association of illinois

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Intern

  The John Howard Association, or JHA, independently monitors correctional facilities, policies and practices, and advances reforms needed to achieve a fair, humane and effective criminal justice system in Illinois.As an intern I: -Visited Illinois prisons, interviewed inmates, and assisted in writing reports on conditions in facilities to help JHA spread awareness and push for improved conditions/rights for prisoners-Researched various issues utilizing online resources including gun control legislation and prison phone rate caps; created short briefs summarizing these topics for benefit of JHA staff Show less

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  Colgate university

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  The Colgate Career Services Center leverages the Universities' alumni network to empower students and alumni to engage in strategic exploration, preparation, and action, translating the liberal arts into a lifetime of meaningful work. As a Peer Career Advisor, my duties include: -Critiquing the resumes of 100+ undergraduates and providing feedback to help them work towards becoming professional and competitive applicants for jobs and internships -Staffing the front desk to welcome incoming students, manage incoming calls, and schedule appointments for fellow PCAs and professional staff members to ensure the office runs smoothly Show less

  • Peer Career Advisor - Career Service Center

    Aug 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Development Intern - Annual Alumni Fund

    Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Student Member - Philosophy Professor Search Committee

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
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  San antonio isd

  Jul 2018 - May 2023

  Social studies teacher - sidney lanier/highlands high school

  As a Social Studies Teacher at Lanier and Highlands High School I: -Teach six periods of over one hundred high schoolers Social Studies (US History from 2018-2019, World Geography from 2019-2021, Government/Economics from 2021-2023, and AP Human Geography in 2022-2023) to increase their academic ability and understanding of the world -Collaborate with fellow Social Studies teachers during PLC and work on my own to create engaging and rigorous lesson plans that align with Texas standards -Attend a variety of professional development sessions on topics ranging from technology use to lesson plan alignment to become a better teacher As Lanier's Head Debate Coach from 2018-2020, I: -Started, managed, and coached Lanier’s first-ever high school debate team to provide students with an enriching and competitive afterschool activity while improving their public speaking ability and advocacy skills Show less

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  Boerne isd

  Aug 2023 - now

  Social studies teacher at champion high school