Charmaine A.

Experience

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  School Professionals

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Teacher Assistant

  I provided support to teachers on the first-grade team to ensure safe and stimulating educational environments. Alongside aiding in instructional efforts, I was enlisted as to liaison for The High Line After School: Artist-Scientists program.

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  Macy's

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Intimates Specialist

  I was the junior specialist in intimate apparel products. Under training and technique, I was able to diagnose fit issues, sell wardrobes, and deliver emotionally engaging customer experiences that ultimately grew total department sales.

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  Atlanta Public Schools

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2021

  Paraprofessional

  At the historically preserved Garden Hills Elementary my procedures included educating under 2 frameworks: International Baccalaureate accreditation and Spanish-English Dual Language instruction. At every grade level, I partnered with grade teams about daily and future routines, differentiated learning, and data collection for student records.

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  Barnes & Noble, Inc.

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Event Organizer/Bookseller

  With a team, I prepared day-of campaigns and book tour stops of trending authors, both local and celebrity. Customer interactions involved being the expert in book/genre selections and other products that ranged from music to toys and games. Daily, I processed transactions, booked reservations, and maintained appealing merchandise that boosted engagement.

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  LaAmistad, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Teacher

  I provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for rising 5th and 6th graders. The summer of 2020 presented the challenge of meeting their needs in a hybrid adapted program.

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  Trident Legacy LLC

  Mar 2021 - now

  Co-Founder & Secretary

  I Co-Founded Trident Legacy LLC remotely with an intercontinental team of 6 in various professional industries. With a combined 10+ years of experience in Real Estate, I contributed to funding, buying and selling our first property within the first 12 months of operation.

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  Brooklyn Free School

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

  Advisor

  Facilitated the courses of study for the BFS PreK - 1st advisory, and several whole school projects. I coordinated the policymaking team for the 2022/2023 school year which included an in-depth look at school operations. The student-initiated curriculum included education in academics, social-emotional needs, and social justice while incorporating the elements of Schooling without Walls.

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  Workforce Development Institute (WDI)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Cannabis Workforce Initiative

  I teach communities about the pathways into the NYS cannabis industry and research cannabis science, prohibition, and popular culture.