Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School Alumni
San Francisco, California (CA)
Tinai James
Phillip & Sala Burton Academic High School
Class of 2008
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TINAI'S PROFILE
First Name | Tinai |
Last Name | James |
Graduation Year | Class of 2008 |
Gender | Female |
Hometown | San Francisco, California |
Relationship Status | Single |
About Me | Education Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology, May 2012 Major Advisor: Dr. Timothy Moore Work Experience Georgia Tech – Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics & Computing AmeriCorps Academic Mentor & Enrichment Coordinator 2012 - Present •Academic Mentor and Tutor for Centennial Place Elementary School • Recruit and manage 75 volunteers in support of the school’s goals and strategic initiatives • Maintain volunteer, tutoring, mentoring, and performance measure data for over 50 students • Prepare reports for evaluation and funders in accordance with grant requirements • Organize exposure experiences for students to Georgia Tech • Provide training and facilitate monthly meetings for tutors •Develop and facilitate monthly service projects for over 500 students Technology Club Coordinator 2013 - Present •Develop activities and coordinate volunteers for an after-school technology club for fourth graders •Facilitate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) hands-on-activities • Taught students to create blogs to facilitate discussions, promotes digital citizenship, enhance writing skills, create an e-portfolio, and reflect on their learning experiences • Introduced students to Scratch, an entry level computer programming language APS Regional Science & Engineering Fair Judge 2013 •Interviewed students and reviewed assigned student projects including their poster presentation and a verbal interview •Attended a judging orientation presented by the Atlanta Public School Science Coordinator •Completed scoring sheet based on creative ability, scientific thought or engineering goals, thoroughness, skill, and clarity Panera Bread Company 2010 - Present Associate Trainer •Accompany trainees for specified length of on-the-job training to acclimate them to the company and culture and monitor activities for quality service, utilizing motivational methods to assist with retention •Provide an outstanding level of customer service through telephone and face-to-face interactions Clark Atlanta University - Me Happy Experience Research Assistant January 2012 - May 2012 •Worked on a federal grant-supported clinical research project addressing mental health awareness among African American college students •Trained by licensed psychologists to administer clinical assessments to determine the presence of psychiatric symptomology such as depression, anger management difficulties, suicidality, anxiety, social withdrawal, substance abuse, and psychotic symptoms •Developed, formed and administered pre and post test surveys to evaluate likelihood of students accessing mental health services •Developed and implemented marketing and public relations strategies to increase participation •Provided one-on-one peer counseling, crisis prevention sessions, and made referrals to the appropriate agencies North Metro Georgia Network for Educational & Therapeutic Support Program School Psychologist Assistant October 2011 - November 2011 •Executed the daily Individualized Education Program (IEP) for autistic students to provide personalized cognitive development •Conducted girls group with high school girls once a week, which highlighted relationships: teacher/student, parent/student, student/student, student/self: loving yourself and ways to build your self-esteem Morehouse College Bonner Office of Community Service Jumpstart AmeriCorps Member 2010 - 2011 •Provided 23 preschool children with one-on-one literacy development through an early childhood curriculum •Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, and promoted skill building through in school and family involvement activities •Collaborated with a team of 9 Corps members to plan biweekly in-classroom activities for a class of 23 preschool children. •Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. Wellness Center Student Achievement Youth Outreach Worker 2006 – 2007 •Organized and facilitated meetings with organization members to plan community events •Created advertisement and posters to inform youth about health and wellness opportunities Presentations 15th Annual Atlanta University Center Psychology Research Day 2012, Atlanta, Georgia “Is there a Relationship between Divorce and Children’s Subsequent Levels of Aggression?” Workshop Presentation 2010, Social Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia “Spanking in the Home and its Effect on Aggression Within Children” Workshop Presentation 2010, Abnormal Psychology, Atlanta, Georgia “Causes and Effects of Dementia and Delirium” Memberships and Awards •First Place Winner in the 15th AUC Psychology Research Day (Spring 2012) •Second Vice President of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. (Spring 2012 - Present) •Undergraduate Psychology Association (Fall 2008 - Present) •Dean’s List (Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2011) •Jumpstart Corps Member (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011) •California Club Member (Fall 2008 - Present) •Powerful Movement of Educated Sisters at C.A.U (Fall 2011) •Social Urban Aid and Development (Fall 2010 - Present) •Clark Atlanta University Chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Fall 2008 - Present) •United Negro College Fund (Fall 2008 - Present) •Morehouse Sociological Association (Spring 2010) •Everlasting Vitality (Fall 2009) •100% College Preparatory Institute (Fall 2009) Volunteer and Community Service •Jumpstart - Read for the Record October 2012 •Breast Cancer Awareness Run, Atlanta, GA October 2012 •Move: Service Cinema Screening October 2012 •Clarkston Community Center Farmers Market October 2012 •Atlanta’s Women and Children Day Shelter November 2012 •Georgia Tech Team Buzz: Youth Guidance Center November 2012 •Jumpstart Fall into Literacy Event November 2012 •Technology & Engineering Night November 2012 •Global Soap Project December 2012 •St. Jude Children’s Hospital Service Project December 2012 •Dream Streamers Service Project January 2013 •Community Service Council’s 2nd Annual Celebration of Service Feb...(read more) |
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