Masud Ade Kiburi-Cunningham
697 Oakland
Summary
Forward thinking professional seeking positions that promote multiculturalism and
environmental education in the urban context.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Backyard Garden Program Coordinator
Acta Non Verba
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Maintained 160 sq. ft urban nursery for plant sale, germination and propagation
- Coordinated seasonal planting plans, fertilization schedules, water schedules and seed varieties with farm manager(s)
- Readily assisted farm staff to prepare, repair, mulch and seasonally plant the 1.5 acre urban farm park
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, securing material sponsorships, unique volunteers and OUSD partner sites
- Led weekly / monthly training sessions for K-12 students and community volunteers; covering soil health, composting and urban agroecology
Certified Substitute Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
01.2023 - Current
- Keeps students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Takes over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
- Completes documentation of attendance, grades and other required details
- Leads classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning
- Helps students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
Lead Garden Technician
Common Vision
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Manages 0.5 acres for urban agricultural use at seven school sites between Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro Unified School Districts
- On-site SolarCorps intern supervisor
- Irrigation design, management and maintenance
- Orchard installation, maintenance, stewardship and harvest
Educational Aide
San Francisco Friends School
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Maintained SFDPH COVID-19 safety protocols
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
Lead Artist /Director
Ivan In The House
11.2019 - Current
- Utilizes live demonstrations, visual aids, and entertaining performances to educate and inspire youth to explore artistry through grounded historical observation
- Designs cultural literacy curricula; addressing key opportunity gaps affecting emerging communities across greater Sacramento region
- Facilitates four (4) performances at Crocker Art Museum Black History Month Family Festival
SolarCorps Workforce & Programs Fellow
GRID Alternatives
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated and facilitated turnkey STEM enrichment workshops for GRID's Solar Futures initiative. Workshops engaged and exposed local K-12 students to renewable energy economics; through environmental justice lens
- Facilitated three-month Solar Spring Break service-learning internship, partnering with eight university student cohorts from across nation
- Developed comprehensive volunteerism network, connecting regional Veteran employment services and Women's groups to initiative-tied volunteer programs
SolarCorps Outreach Fellow
GRID Alternatives
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Acquired and managed client roster; guiding low-income homeowners through residential solar installation(s)
- Developed curriculum for K-8 Solar Futures environmental education initiative
- Prototyped comprehensive outreach strategy for North Valley office, strengthening relationships between community organizations, neighborhood associations and local government agencies
Privett Global Service-Learning Fellow
University Of San Francisco
09.2014 - 08.2015
- 10-week international fellowship leveraging Asset-Based Community Development methodology to activate regional capacity around sustainable agriculture in Cochabamba, Bolivia
- Successfully applied for, and received grant funding to administer two solar dehydration development projects while in-country
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Economics
University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2016
Skills
Conversational Spanish
Curriculum Development
Asset-Based Community Development
Salesforce Proficient
Workshop Facilitation
SharePoint Proficient
Public Speaking
GIS (Geographic Information System)
MS Office Proficient
Volunteer Coordination
K-12 Classroom Management
Grant Writing
Cultural Literacy
501(c)(3) Administration
Certification
CBEST Credentialed K-12 Substitute Teacher
Timeline
Backyard Garden Program Coordinator
Acta Non Verba
05.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Substitute Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
01.2023 - Current
Lead Garden Technician
Common Vision
06.2021 - 05.2023
Educational Aide
San Francisco Friends School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Artist /Director
Ivan In The House
11.2019 - Current
SolarCorps Workforce & Programs Fellow
GRID Alternatives
08.2017 - 10.2018
SolarCorps Outreach Fellow
GRID Alternatives
09.2016 - 09.2017
Privett Global Service-Learning Fellow
University Of San Francisco
09.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Economics
University Of San Francisco
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