Professional info​rmation
 

​Education​:
 

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​John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio. May 2013.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Spanish Language Minor. GPA: 3.52, Cum Laude.
        

Awards:   November 2011 - Present

• Lambda Pi Eta, National Honor Society of Communication. 

• Sigma Delta Pi, National Honor Society of Spanish Language.

 

​Professional Experience:

 

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Breakthrough Schools: Entrepreneurship Preparatory School (Teach for America), Cleveland, Ohio.

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, May 2013 - Present.

• Implement designated curriculum and align rigorous lesson plans to Common Core curriculum.

• Participate in professional development opportunities and apply the concepts to classroom and school activities.

• Demonstrate commitment to eliminating educational inequality and providing an exceptional classroom experience for students.

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Cleveland Heights High School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Yearbook and Journalism Advisor, September 2009 - September 2014.

• Planned, organized and assembled book content with staff.

• Fostered relationships with local businesses through selling of business ads.

• Increased sales by 72% between 2009 and 2014.

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John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio.
Student Orientation Leader and Personalized Visit Ambassador, January 2012 - May 2013.

• Provided campus touring, answered inquiries and attained resources for incoming students and families.

• Developed activities to impart diversity and inclusion, service learning and community.

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​NBC Cleveland/WKYC-TV, Cleveland, Ohio.
Multimedia Journalism Intern, August 2012 - January 2013.

• Advanced news across all content delivery platforms.

• Recorded and edited video footage.

• Photographed still shots with digital camera.

• Researched, composed and edited news for web.



Cleveland Clinic Office of Civic Education Initiatives, Lyndhurst, Ohio.
Public Relations Intern, December 2011 - May 2012.

• Established and utilized templates for media related documents.

• Translated organization documents from English to Spanish.

• Composed and edited news for foundation’s website.

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CBS Cleveland/WOIO 19 Action News, Cleveland, Ohio.
Sports Department Intern, May 2011 - August 2011.

• Researched, composed and edited stories for web.

• Produced a live sports report, airing on August 11, 2011.

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Cleveland Heights Municipal Court, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Municipal Court Intern, June 2008 - August 2011.

• Filed, faxed and docketed criminal cases under Judge A. Deane Buchanan.

• Extensive knowledge of Judicial System on a municipal court scale.

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Volunteer Experience:​

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College Now Greater Cleveland. Cleveland, Ohio

Peer Mentor, July 2013 – Present.

• Commit to being paired with a College Now scholarship recipient mentee.

• Provide guidance on college, managing time, navigating life’s barriers, career, etc.

• Host College Now hosted group mentee/mentor events to foster relationships with mentee.

 

 

 

John Carroll Center for Service and Social Action, University Heights, Ohio.
Classroom and Aftercare Instructor, September 2009 - May 2013.

• Mentored and fostered connections with K-12 grade students in classroom, aftercare and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

• Developed lesson plans and worked one-on-one and in small groups with students to improve comprehension, while integrating classroom technology.​

 

Extracurricular Activities:

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John Carroll University Diversity Steering Committee.
Student Representative, March 2011- May 2013.

• Advocated diversity, inclusion and cultural competency on campus.

• Created a “Stop Bias” Campaign, focused on alleviating discriminatory acts.

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John Carroll University Mandel Grant Committee.
Student Representative, March 2011- May 2013.

• Provided campus with programs and events to celebrate diversity and inclusion.