Education
University of Michigan
May 2014
Bachelor of Arts
English and Spanish Double Major
GPA 3.89/4.00
Semester abroad in Spain at the Universidad de Sevilla
Winter 2012
New England Literature Program collaborative learning experience in Maine
Summer 2011
Teaching
PALMA (Proyecto Avance: Latino Mentoring Association)
Sept. 2012 - Present
Experience
Tutor
Tutored third grade Latino student weekly in mathematics and English reading and writing
Mentored student in negotiating social borders between school and home communities
Thompson Middle School
Sept. 2011 - Dec. 2012
Pre Student Teacher- 7th Grade English
Southfield, MI
Co-taught original lesson plan on poetry with an emphasis on creative writing for two classes ofpredominantly low-income students, differentiating instruction between intensive studies classand primarily special education class
Worked one-on-one with special education students falling behind in class, including studentswith autism and ADHD
Grandville High School Youth Summer Stock
Summer 2010 - 2011
Director/Coordinator/Creator
Grandville, MI
Wrote and directed original theatre production for 15+ upper elementary students
Led team of 10 peers in execution of extensive annual summer day camp program
Adapted daily activities and schedule to changing needs of active participants
America Reads
Jan. 2009 - Apr. 2010
Tutor
Detroit, MI
Planned and executed unique and individualized lesson plans twice weekly for three 3rd gradestudents
Mentored inner-city Detroit students struggling with literacy and various other academic andsocial issues
Additional
Basement Arts
Sept. 2012 - Present
Experience
Director (Harvey and 24 Hour Theatre)
Ann Arbor, MI
Directed 5-10 student actors and managed technical team in both short and full-lengthproductions, attracting audiences of 100+ students, staff, and faculty
Managed budget and wrote student grant requests to successfully produce show
ResRep
Sept. 2010 - Dec. 2011
Assistant Director, Actor
Detroit, MI
Wrote and performed skits and vignettes regarding a variety of college-oriented social issues forresidence halls, directing peers in acting and performance
Scheduled, organized, and advertised for over 25 successful shows along with ResidentAdvisors and Housing Staff for audiences of 50+ students
Skills
Fluent in Spanish, basic Portuguese; skillful in Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Mac/PC