Breana Bright

412 22 Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 (972) 765-8818 breana.bright@gmail.com

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EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Masters of Education, Cumulative GPA, 4.00 University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Cumulative GPA, 3.47 Deans List Expected May 2014

May 2013 Fall 2011, 2012, Spring 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MN Goes to Berlin Teaching Fellowship Erica Mann School Assist teacher-mentor in teaching English as a second language Conduct research on Berlin Education System Teaching Assistant, SOC 3003 Social Problems University of Minnesota, Department of Sociology Present subject matter to students under the direction of the Professor. Facilitate small group discussion. Maintain official grade book by grading papers and exams. Hold weekly office hours. June 2013 Berlin, Germany

January 2013 May 2013 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pilot Program Tutor September 2012 May 2013 Murray Jr. High School Saint Paul, Minnesota Lead students to academic success by giving them tools to better understand subjects. Serve as an encourager to promote positive behavior in order to perform well. Student-Athlete Tutor September November 2012 University of Minnesota, McNamara Academic Center Minneapolis, Minnesota Tutor students in Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Statistics. Focused on helping students achieve their goals in the classroom by being a subject specific expert. Community Adviser September December 2011 Roosevelt High School/Achieve Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota Teach and facilitate 10th grade advisory class. Topics focused around high school success and college preparation. Challenges in school consist of low graduation rate, low standardized test scores; extreme diversity and poverty amongst student body. Assistant Admissions Counselor, Intern June September 2011 University of Minnesota, Office of Admissions Minneapolis, Minnesota Point of contact for perspective University of Minnesota students of color and otherwise. Presenter to families and students interested in the University. Conduct advising meetings with families and students about academic profile in regards to admission decision into the University.