Gracia Mwamba
San Lorenzo,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FLUX Fellow
Youth Speaks
05.2023 - Current
- Developed creative writing courses and taught them to SFUSD students.
- Worked in close relations with San Francisco's Ethnic Studies program in high schools to develop curriculum that impacted students.
Teaching Artist
Leap - Arts In Education
11.2021 - Current
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional techniques and classroom management practices.
Campus Liaison
San Francisco Girls Chorus
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with faculty members to address student needs, enhancing their overall academic success.
- Established strong relationships with campus organizations by actively participating in events and meetings.
- Contributed to the recruiting of new faculty members.
- Increased awareness of available resources for students by organizing informational sessions and workshops.
Judge (Youth Poet Laureate)
Alameda County Library, Oakland Public Library
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Selected Alameda County's first Youth Poet Laureate, Oakland's Youth Poet Laureate and subsequent awards.
- Screened, interviewed and reviewed over 100 applications, evaluating candidates based on their creative potential, personal character and suitability for their role.
Summer Bridge Art Teacher
Youth Art Exchange
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Taught a Spoken word class of original curriculum to incoming 9th graders.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
Publications Coordinator
Berkeley Student Cooperative
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed graphics from design to print including Newsletter, Postcards and Greeting Cards.
- Managed design elements for visually appealing publications, incorporating engaging graphics and layouts.
- Contributed to the development of marketing materials promoting company publications, boosting visibility in target audiences.
ARC Fellowship
University of California, Berkeley
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Created and developed poetry projects over a year-long period.
- Curated poetry readings, workshops and chapbook.
Office Assistant
Aspire Education Project
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed daily operations and projects.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
Site Assistant
Oakstop
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Enhanced communication between team members by maintaining organized records of project documents and updates.
- Aided in the timely resolution of on-site issues by effectively communicating concerns to appropriate personnel and assisting with corrective actions.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes through diligent monitoring of construction progress and timely reporting to stakeholders.
Socia Media Intern
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Boosted brand awareness by creating and scheduling engaging content across various social media platforms.
- Developed and executed social media campaigns for optimal reach, engagement, and growth.
- Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing
Bennington College
Bennington, VT06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Art Practice
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01.2022
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Performing Arts
- Creative Writing
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Recruiting and Sourcing
Timeline
FLUX Fellow
Youth Speaks
05.2023 - Current
Teaching Artist
Leap - Arts In Education
11.2021 - Current
Campus Liaison
San Francisco Girls Chorus
11.2021 - 10.2023
Summer Bridge Art Teacher
Youth Art Exchange
06.2021 - 07.2021
Judge (Youth Poet Laureate)
Alameda County Library, Oakland Public Library
01.2021 - 06.2022
Publications Coordinator
Berkeley Student Cooperative
05.2020 - 01.2021
ARC Fellowship
University of California, Berkeley
08.2019 - 05.2020
Office Assistant
Aspire Education Project
03.2019 - 09.2019
Socia Media Intern
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
10.2017 - 01.2018
Site Assistant
Oakstop
06.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Fine Arts - MFA - Creative Writing
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Art Practice
University of California, Berkeley
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