Conducted classroom activities to stimulate the physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners, and be instructed in other social development behaviors.
Adventure Leadership Intern
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
02.2024 - 09.2024
Lead groups throughout the property with plans of activities that specifically benefit the group's goals.
Collaborate across cultural and professional spectrums to accomplish goals, and solve problems.
Demonstrate cultural literacy through interactions with diverse groups.
Apply facilitation skills to create desired outcomes in group development.
Actively and collaboratively reflect on the learning process in the experiential context.
Identify and practice effective leadership skills.
Extract meaning from a multitude of experiences.
Discuss the values and beliefs that shape learning, behavior, and professional goals.
Trained participants on belaying, low, and high ropes course protocol.
After the programs concluded. Wrote a detailed report of the day's events and outcomes from the reflections the group made.
Petition Canvasser
Kolehouse Strategies
Ann Arbor
03.2022 - 07.2022
Worked successfully to execute three statewide ballot initiatives, such as Promote the Vote, Reproductive Freedom for All, and Raise the Wage Michigan.
Collaborated with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to progressive values.
Along with my team, I contributed to getting the said issues on the ballot for the Michigan Constitution.
Approached and engaged in conversation with over 5,000 shoppers, business owners, and registered voters in Ann Arbor, as well as the neighboring cities.
Secured over 800 petitions, signed for the cause.
Guided individuals through the correct manner of signing a petition.
I analyzed those signed petitions for any errors.
Sports Marketing
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
09.2021 - 05.2022
Addressed questions from students and parents about available sports options.
Conducted athlete interviews for effective social media representation.
Utilized Excel and similar tools to monitor athletes and equipment inventory.
Planned events aimed at recruiting female athletes for threatened sports programs.
Achieved recruitment goals to preserve at-risk women's sports teams.
Developed promotional graphics such as flyers and digital content with Adobe Illustrator.
Wrote compelling social media content to increase engagement rates.
Managed post scheduling on Loomly platform for optimal outreach.
Voting Registration Canvasser
Empower Michigan
Ypsilanti
09.2020 - 11.2020
I registered about 200 people to vote in my hometown of Ypsilanti, MI.
I walked over for six hours daily to obtain signatures and register voters.
Utilized being a local to provide knowledge and persuasive speech to sway public opinion.
Canvassing parking lots in gas stations, liquor stores, grocery stores, and malls.
Gained 10 to 20 signatures a week on voter registration forms by accurately and efficiently educating voters on issues.
Spent 10 to 20 minutes with locals on what a voter registration card could do for them.
I analyzed documents for legible writing and correct information.
Collected and organized forms to be sent out.
Mailed registration forms daily.
Cashier
Panera Bread
Ann Arbor
01.2020 - 03.2020
Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Recommended complementary and discounted items to customers to increase sales.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Team Member
Tim Hortons
Ypsilanti
06.2018 - 12.2019
Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Worked on a limited time frame to document orders, answer questions and process payments, keeping high-volume line moving and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Kept drive-thru station well-stocked and organized to meet customer needs.
Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
Constantly thrown into hostile conflict with customers which required me to deescalate the situations.
Education
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts Studies -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2022
Skills
Computer literacy
Content writing and journalism
Advocacy skills
Creative thinking
Time management
Leadership development
Social engagement
Feedback incorporation
Accomplishments
Published Poetry in Huron River Review.
Completed Adventure Leadership Internship & given the opportunity to be a full time facilitator.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Somali
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
In my free time I enjoy writing non fiction stories, analytical pieces on films & political pieces both impartial and opinionated.