Alyssa Lopez
Education
University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature, May 2015
Minoring in Community Action and Social Change, and Writing
Overall GPA: 3.82
Work Experience
Intern
826michigan, Ann Arbor MI – June 2014-Present
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Summer 2014 Intern:
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Created daily lesson plans and prepared 4 sessions of Drop-In Writing workshops for youth ages 8-18 each week
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Taught creative writing activities and identified areas of improvement for students with grammar, story development, and various other aspects of writing
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Volunteer and Outreach Assistant:
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Complete background checks for potential volunteers, record and organize outreach and volunteer data via Salesforce database entry
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Coordinate and communicate with new volunteers about upcoming training sessions, outreach activities, and events
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Diversity Peer Educator
University of Michigan Housing, Ann Arbor MI – January 2013 to Present
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Advise and support Multicultural Council of 9 students in development of community events, planning, leadership, and organizational skills
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Design and lead training sessions for staffs of up to 40 members on social identity, multiculturalism, and diversity
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Facilitate development of social justice education and motivation for student staff; mediate resident and staff conflicts
Student Coordinator
U-Go’s Convenience Store and Pizza Pi, Ann Arbor, MI – October 2011 to Present
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Supervise group of 40+ employees and provide biannual training
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Evaluate and analyze food costs and strategies for waste reduction in annual operations
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Lead team meetings of 4-6 employees to increase morale, and provide mentorship on customer service standards and time management tools
Volunteerism and Leadership
Class Facilitator: University of Michigan Housing – December 2014-Present
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Lesson plan and facilitate weekly 2.5 hour class around social justice for 12 incoming residence staff members
Conversation Circle Leader: English Language Institute, Ann Arbor, MI – September 2014-December 2014
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Structured weekly one-hour conversation practice with group of 6 international Graduate Students
After-School Tutor: 826michigan, Ann Arbor, MI – January 2013-Present
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Tutored students ages 8-18 in a variety of school subjects twice a week for two hours
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Guided students on homework and adapted different teaching styles to help students learn best
First Year Peer Mentor: University of Michigan Mentorship Program – September 2012-Dec 2013
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Aided 3 mentees in transition to college, facilitated group interaction, and offered resources and support
Refrences Available Upon Request