Library Intern

Frank Porter Graham Elementary (Frank Porter Graham Bilingue)

2019

 

- Developed library collection based on school population’s needs,

  including Spanish language books to meet the requirements of their    

  bilingual school designation 

- Created lesson plans in collaboration with teachers and taught

  lessons to fourth grade ELL classes, integrating hypothesis

  development and research skills into their folktale unit

- Taught lessons to first grade classes, outside of the library, using

  Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum

- Prepared new books for circulation and repaired damaged materials,

  such as book bindings and torn pages

- Assisted students with reference, finding books meeting personal

  interests and class unit requirements

- Conducted book talks with second, fourth, and fifth grade classes,

  with books tailored to both reading level and seasonal events 

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Children's Tent Volunteer 

South Durham Farmers' Market 

​2018 - present

 

- Host crafts and activities for children at a weekly Saturday farmers’

  market, including plants seeds, making puppets, and designing

  scavenger hunts to encourage interaction with the farmers/vendors 

- Coordinate with outside organizations and clubs to host educational

  activities, such as local librarians for story time and garden clubs for

  tomato-themed activities in the summer 

- Plan within the budget of a small non-profit

- Supervise children ranging from toddlers to elementary school-aged

  children

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Preschool Teacher Assistant/Afterschool Teacher/Summer Camp Teacher  

The Lerner School

2019 

 

- Assisted with sensory activities by guiding students through the multi-

  step crafts

- Led story times and circle activities, such as song and dance, audio

  books, and games 

- Interacted with students of varying learning needs and promoted  

  student confidence in social interactions

- Ensured student safety throughout school day, including constantly

  monitoring children, conducting head counts, and following school

  protocol for use of playground equipment

 

 

Library Volunteer 

The Lerner School

​2018 - 2019

 

- Hosted story time weekly with preschool class

- Cataloged and processed new books to be added to library’s

  collection

- Worked with teachers to develop collection based ong classroom

  needs, student interests, and new units

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Legal Assistant

Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angela & Davis, P.A.

2016 - 2018

 

- Drafted legal correspondences for attorney review and met with

  clients to gather information for casework

- Developed relationships with minor clients in abuse cases to create

  trust and reduce barriers between the children and our attorneys 

- Translated documents and interpreted for Spanish-speaking clients