Alyshea Francis

Served as a liaison between residents and Department of Residence Life Worked as paraprofessional staff member to help with the development of a positive living and learning environment within campus communities. Behaved as a role model for residents by abiding by all College policies as well as all federal and state laws. Promoted academic excellence, addressed student needs/conflicts, and encouraged inclusion among residents in a way that supported the mission of the college. Supported the social, educational, and personal enhancement of residents by designing and implementing bi-weekly floor programs that linked residents, faculty and community. Budgeted and allocated money used for residence hall/floor events. Managed administrative tasks including incident reports, room condition records, maintenance requests, and room change processes. Coordinated with other RAs on a rotating basis for weekday and weekend duty in order to assure security and safety within the residential area. Attended leadership conferences and regular staff development in-services. Developed mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Discovery Charter School Clara Barton School No. 2 George Mather Forbes School No.4 Worked in-class and after school with elementary grade levels in an individual or small group structure to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments, and improve performance. Aided students in reaching cognitive and development milestones, ranging from language acquisition and social skills, to standardized math test score improvements of 30% on average. Developed trust and rapport with children, provided assistance to teachers, and help engage students in learning activities and positive behaviors to optimize their understanding of material. Heightened social awareness and sharpened professional skills.