Sierra Lemelle

Literacy Specialist

Amplify

Aug 2022 - Current (4 years 3 months)

• Provide direct, virtual tutoring services to small groups of students in grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, multiple times per week, throughout the school year
• Monitor progress of students’ reading ability virtually to determine if tutoring instruction is working or needs adjustments
• Prepare for virtual tutoring sessions based on provided small group lesson plans
• Communicate clearly and consistently with teachers and parents on student goals and achievements
• Contribute to project-level feedback and reporting for internal and external stakeholders Show less

Service and Leadership Instructor

CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

• Prepared service-learning course materials and designed lesson plans that incorporated students learning, and group activities through investigation, planning, action, reflection, and demonstration.
• Supported 17 students ages 14-17, coordinator, and leaders on all service-learning activities of high school summer program.
• Worked along a local NGO (Acción Callejera) to establish a relationship between what was being taught in class to what the students were doing on the community service. Show less

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English Second Language Teacher

Colegio Dominicano De La Salle

Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

• Prepared course materials and design lessons that meet required concepts and indicators
• Managed and assessed the progress of 55 students ages 6-8 in first and second grade
• Regularly met and communicated with parents to provide progress reports and build positive relationships
• Implemented a supportive and positive classroom environment for all students to learn and grow
• Updated and created digital secondary resources for students using Canva, Microsoft, and Google suite.

Case Manager at PALS Children's Program of La Puente

AmeriCorps

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 1 month)

• Developed specific social and emotional learning goals for children aged 5-9 based on diagnostic data, designed 12 individual goal plans to meet child’s needs, hold one-on-one sessions for each child in individual and small groups to counsel children on emotional management.
• Planned and facilitated daily activities, educational field trips and activities in the community such as outings to the park, art projects, and music sessions.
• Met and collaborated with parents, guardians, case workers, counselors, therapists, and teachers to provide and share information regarding each child’s well-being, family environment, and housing situation, as well as behavior and educational concerns and goal plans.
• Participated in regul

Child Literacy Promoter

Peace Corps

Aug 2019 - Mar 2020 (8 months)

• Completed 3-month Peace Corps technical training in Spanish literacy instruction, participatory community diagnostic techniques, and project monitoring and evaluation.
• Conducted an extensive assets-based community diagnostic, including interviews of educators and literacy evaluations of 37 students in the third grade in order to discern available resources and development goals of students, educators and families in a rural Dominican community.
• Developed specific literacy targets for students based on diagnostic data, designed 10 individual learning plans to meet student needs, held daily tutoring sessions for each student in individual and small groups.
• Collaboratively organized and implemented literacy activities, p

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Substitute Teacher

Paulding County School District

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 1 month)

• Fulfilled short-term substitute teaching requirements for all subjects by effectively teaching students in K-8 age groups of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a class of as many as 25 students.
• Adhered to lesson plans by aiding students in understanding a subject matter and providing skills for programmed lessons by involving as many students as possible.
• Maintained classroom management through preparedness, clarifying expectations, and communicating the significance of learning. Show less

Upward Bound Math Science Activity Assistant at East Paulding High School

Kennesaw State University

Jun 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)

• Acted as a liaison between school personnel and at-risk high school students from low-income families ages 14-18 to improve their overall success in postsecondary education by assisting staff and monitoring various programs such as SAT Prep.
• Fostered, planned, and implemented education, social, and enrichment events such as a girl’s conference and awards banquet to promote educational aspiration and performance.
• Tutored beginners and intermediate Spanish to high school students 10 hours a week including literacy, grammar and conversational skills.
• Assessed and responded to the needs of students through guidance counseling on personal, academic and career concerns. Show less

TRiO Summer Academy Teacher Assistant, Mentor, and Tutor

Kennesaw State University

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)

• Worked in a team to deliver comprehensive learning experiences to students through diversified instruction techniques and cultural enrichment activities and trips.
• Used positive reinforcement to promote KSU TRIO ideals and enforce class rules in three classes of 15 students.
• Reinforced lesson plans by reviewing material with students in individual and small groups.
• Provided administrative support to instructors and staff.
• Compiled and documented student experiences through interviews and photography. Show less

Promotions Assistant

University of West Georgia

Jan 2018 - May 2018 (5 months)

• Work closely with Promotions Director to obtain all proper materials prior to promotion start dates
• Participate in stations events
• Help manage event set-up and station visibility
• Assist with planning annual WOLFstock event with over 500 attendees
• Write press releases and blogs
• Develop social media content for promotion
• Help and service all departments as required
• Assist in establishing and executing station contests and events with other promotions team members and individually
• Develop proposals for station prizes, events, and activities Show less

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Assistant Account Executive for a Communications Campaign

Community in Schools

Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (4 months)

• Collaborated with team to develop a volunteer and mentorship program to strengthen university and community involvement with Community in Schools for at-risk high school students.
• Assisted account executive in communicating with four team members to maintain organization of campaign to carry-out campaign plan.
• Assessed client needs by evaluating strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to provide an action plan to improve student services.
• Implemented public relations strategies to maximize online community outreach.
• Created prototypes of suggested campaign material such as T-shirt designs and brochures. Show less

Chapter President

University of West Georgia

Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Expanded chapter by 24 new members with 10-12 students joining nationally.
• Organized 10-15 philanthropic opportunities, 5-8 media tours, and 5-8 professional development panels/workshops.
• Recognized at national convention by receiving 5 awards and University of West Georgia’s annual student achievement awards 2017 by receiving two awards for chapter achievements.
• Maintained organization of chapter through monthly calendars and leading bi-weekly meetings with executive board and chapter members.
• Heightened organization awareness on campus through increased social media presence by activating Instagram, taking photos regularly, creating flyers, and posting regularly. Show less

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Student Governor

National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year 1 month)

• Represented student members on the board of governors to meet expectations of national convention for over 500 professionals and students through panel and discussion topics.
• Maintained communication between chapters across the country through email and a Facebook group page.
• Planned, organized, and set-up social mixer for over 200 students.
• Created promotional flyers and gave presentations to students.

Public Relations Intern

Tanner Health

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 (5 months)

• Monitored relevant media and organizations.
• Assisted with campaign and documents that promoted tanner’s educational program that increased the organizations summer of health campaign
• Navigated database management software and word processing systems to produce work within timely manner
• Greeted guests and clients during events such as Heart health
• Aided PR department with sample traffic activity and ensured that showroom, closets, and all other PR related areas were organized
• Wrote various press releases
• Worked with a small team to generate press releases, design posters, and create other promotional materials for upcoming campaigns Show less

Sales Associate

Kohl's

May 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 8 months)

• Ensure that all customers receive excellent service through prompt and courteous service
• Assist customers with questions, needs and purchases
• Prepare merchandise for display by implementing all visual merchandising standards
• Watch out for loss prevention through leakage and theft
• Complete each transaction in a quick and efficient manner
• Greet each customer that comes into the store in a warm manner
• Assisting customers with purchase decisions
• Maintain high visibility and energy levels on the shop floor
• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor for customer ease
• Consistently knowledgeable about all changing and on-going promotions and coupons Show less

Intern

CUMULUS MEDIA

May 2015 - Aug 2015 (4 months)

• Maintained high levels of energy and excitement during on site promotional events and on-air
• Acted as a liaison between listeners and clients
• Assisted producers and on-air talent to run a smooth show by setting up the studio for broadcasts with scripts for advertisements and endorsements
• Supplied the radio host with reading and research material
• Recorded specified segments for future use
• Received calls for song requests, screen calls for shows, and personal information from contest winners
• Assisted in recording commercials and writing scripts Show less

Remote Coordinator

University of West Georgia

Jan 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 8 months)

• Maintained high levels of energy and excitement during on site promotional events
• Responsible for the set up and break down of station sound and promotional equipment (tents, banners, speakers, audio PA system) at over 20 station events
• Maintained hands-on inventory of over 100 pieces of equipment and tools
• Watched out for loss prevention through theft of equipment and tools
• Maintained a clean and organized remote closet containing all equipment, tools and promotional items
• Taught about 30 students how to set up and break down equipment for The WOLF Internet Radio events
• Posted photos and video on station social media channels at live events Show less

Student Administrative Assistant

University of West Georgia

Aug 2014 - May 2018 (3 years 10 months)

• Aided international students with cultural transition through peer mentoring.
• Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone communication.
• Provided administrative support and handled extra projects as needed such as managing an International Night with over 500 attendees.

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