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• Assist in the writing of grant proposals <br /> • Planning poetry open mic and showcase events <br /> • Creating press materials for the organization <br /> • Coaching the internationally competing youth team <br /> 9/2010 -6/2012: Mosaic Staff Facilitator <br /> The Mosaic Project <br /> mosaicprojectorg <br /> 580 Grand Avenue <br /> Oakland,California 94610 <br /> (510) 452-3377 <br /> "The Mosaic Project works towards a peaceful future by reaching children in their forma- <br /> tive years. Our principal program is a unique outdoor school in which we unite 4th and 5th <br /> graders of diverse backgrounds, provide them with essential skills to thrive in an increas- <br /> ingly diverse society, and empower them to strive for peace." <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> • Daily facilitation with 4th and 5th Grade students. <br /> • Getting students from one place to the next at the outdoor school <br /> • Teaching Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking and Diversity <br /> • Work with other facilitators to prepare for weekly activities and logistics <br /> • Help to maintain grounds at an Enchanted Hills outdoor school <br /> 8/2010 - 6/2011: Artist in Residence at The Marion Cheek Jackson Center <br /> Marian Cheek Jackson Center <br /> www.jacksoncenter.info <br /> 510 West Rosemary Street <br /> Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 <br /> (919) 929-6595 <br /> The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is an organization dedicated to preserving histories of <br /> historically black neighborhoods in the Chapel Hill/ Carrboro areas. <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> • Coordinating the Jackson Scholars program <br /> • Creating collaborative projects between scholars and local organizations <br /> • Daily operational Tasks for the Jackson Center <br /> • Creating lesson plans, attendance and workshops for students and youth involved in <br /> Jackson Center Programming. <br /> • Organizing Youth in Local Youth for the Jackson Scholars program as well as <br /> community events <br /> 2009-Present: Freelance Poet&Facilitator Teaching Artist <br /> Speaking Engagements <br /> • Co-Wrote/ Co-Directed and acted in Historical Re-enactment of the 1947 <br /> Freedom Rides February 2009 <br /> • FLO Food People, Power, Poultry Event March 2009 <br />