RESUME

EDUCATION

TEACHING & WRITING EXPERIENCE

Urban League of Middle Tennessee ⧫ Nashville, TN
Freelance Grant Writer (September 2013 – October 2015)
● Developed a content strategy plan and identified target charitable corporations
● Collaborated with Youth Services Project Manager to write grant proposals
● Proofread, edited, and revised organization’s newsletters, correspondences, and marketing material

The Gonzales Weekly ⧫ Gonzales, LA
Freelance Journalist (March 2005 – June 2005)
● Interviewed the local community for prospective feature articles
● Researched assignments designated by the editor
● Gathered reliable sources to verify the accuracy of data

Grace King High School ⧫ Metairie, LA
Teacher (August 2003 – December 2003)
● Served as a teacher to high school students in English I and Business English
● Facilitated classroom instruction based on students’ educational needs
● Conducted parent-teacher conferences to foster and maintain effective teaching practices

Livaudais Junior High School ⧫ Terrytown, LA
Teacher (August 2002 – May 2003)
● Cultivated and implemented highly intensive literacy instruction for 7th grade students
● Designed innovative curricula for reinforcing student engagement
● Prepared and administered assignments, quizzes, and tests to assess students’ milestones

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