JASMINE O.

MCELVEEN
OBJECTIVE

To use my skills and experience to obtain a challenging and rewarding position to evoke
change in the lives of others.

EXPERIENCE
01/2019– Present NYC Teaching Collaborative New York, NY
Collaborative Student Teacher
• Receiving certification for Chemistry, Grades 7-12, from St. John’s University
• Participating in a rigorous training program that focuses on continuous feedback
and practice-based learning
• Acquiring field training specialized in serving underserved populations at Frank
McCourt High School
• Worked collaboratively with veteran teacher to deliver Chemistry content to
over 100 students of various skill levels
• Progressively took on the role as lead teacher through a gradual release plan
focused on periodic assessment and evaluation
• Developed customized lesson plans consisting of group activities, academic
challenges and other exercises for students

08/2017– 06/2018 Top Honors Inc. New York, NY

Program Director
• Maintained the smooth running of two tutoring sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn
providing math tutoring to over 200 students in NYC
• Provided assistance to the Executive Director with general office and
organizational management as well as other projects as needed
• Organized and distributed all program communications to participants, families,
and neighboring communities
• Spearheaded the recruitment and intake of all student participants; administered
assessments, surveyed students and Parents, and created curriculum specific
tracks for each student
• Managed the recruitment and training of all volunteer participants
• Supervised a staff of two part-time employees who helped to run the tutoring
session
• Developed a transportation initiative to alleviate the cost of travel to and from
sessions for students with an expressed need
• Lead facilitated tutoring sessions at Manhattan location
• Maintained an itemized portfolio of all program expenses and transactions
• Planned a variety of events including Bagel Days, Buddy Brunch, and Volunteer
Socials to develop a greater sense of community
• Executively liaised between program and the Junior Board of Directors

12/2016 – 08/2017 RoboFun New York, NY

Program Coordinator
• Maintained the smooth running of over 100 in-school and on-site after school
programs
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 • Supervised a group of 20 mentors who taught in our various schools in all 5
boroughs
• Organized and distributed lesson materials; lesson plans and robotics kits
• Spearheaded the development of challenging curriculum for students in grades
K-12 in STEM
• Created and maintained detailed spreadsheets detailing program status and
equipment needs on a weekly basis
• Generated weekly reports for founders and outside investors
• Lead facilitated a number of computer coding and Lego robotics courses at
partner schools across New York City

06/2015 – 08/2016 StreetSquash Harlem New York, NY

Academic Coordinator
• Facilitated daily after-school homework and academic support sessions for a
team of over 30 students
• Attended weekly school meetings with all teachers to track student’s academic
progress
• Developed challenging curriculum for middle school students in ELA STEM,
and History
• Maintained regular communication with parents, guidance counselors,
volunteers, and other team staff to develop programs to better support students

06/2015 – 08/2016 AmeriCorps VISTA New York, NY

Outreach Coordinator
• Supervised recruitment of volunteers, established partnerships with corporate
groups, schools, and community members
• Coordinated and supervised the daily schedules of over 300 volunteers and
maintained accurate records of their participation and hours
• Coordinated a variety of special events including: College Discovery Night,
onsite College Fairs, and Global Youth Service Day,
• Organized and maintained College Mentorship program for both commuter and
residential college students.

08/2014-12/2014 Haesung International High School Seoul, South Korea

Assistant English Teacher
• Developed customized lesson plans consisting of games, academic challenges
and other exercises for students
• Monitored students’ attendance and kept accurate records
• Facilitated classroom discussions, and other activities to promote comfortable
engagement with students in the English language
• Assisted in the evaluation of students and their progress over the course of the
semester

06/2012- 08/2012 Colgate University Hamilton, NY

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
• Assisted professors with the presentation of laboratory materials
 • Organized and transported students to work locations to assist with carrying out
experiment procedures
• Served as a resource for laboratory reports
• Organized the clean up and restocking of equipment

EDUCATION
• St. John’s University Queens, NY
M.S. Education May 2021

• Colgate University Hamilton, NY

B.A. Philosophy; Pre-Med; OUS Scholar May 2015

• Thurgood Marshall Academy New York, NY

High School Diploma; Salutatorian June 2011

SKILLS
• Intermediate Spanish,
• Macintosh/Windows
• Google Classroom
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Volgistics

REFERENCES
• Available upon request

Resume: J.O. McElveen