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ERICA A.

BRIGGS

www.ericaabriggs.blogspot.com

35 Cool Creek Court, Rodeo, CA 94572 | hvnleeskyes@gmail.com | (843) 743-4813

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Dedicated educator trained to develop leadership, character, critical thinking and problem
solving skills that enable students to make informed decisions as active citizens in a
global society. Remarkably skilled at creating a sense of community in the classroom,
one that fosters collaboration, creativity and imagination, and an appreciation for the
value of life-long learning.

Extensive experience as leading administrator of programs, performing with a high


degree of professionalism and dedication. Highly efficient in program implementation,
management, supervision, assessment and evaluation.

Service-centered advocate and counselor with a focused commitment to building strong


relationships that authentically support asset-based community development.

Skilled in building community support, coalitions and strategic partnerships with key
stakeholders, agencies and departments.

RELAVENT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE


Director | Educational Strategy; Leadership Development, Elementary; Childrens Defense Fund
Freedom Schools | Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy, Metanoia Community Development
Corporation
North Charleston, SC; March 2011 current
Design and implement curriculum that is project based, academically infused with
STEAM, appropriate for differentiated learning, and meets both the Metanoia Leadership
Standards and 21st century skills.
Develop, supervise and evaluate MYLA team to ensure staff and volunteers are trained,
have sufficient resources and are adequately supported in the accomplishment of the

goals of the program.


Oversee and monitor discipline, counsel behavioral growth and character development of
young leaders, ensuring the culture authentically fosters the mission and vision of

Metanoia.
Responsible for managing conflict resolution and ensuring restorative justice within the
program

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Director | Multicultural Center | (MCC), University of Oregon


Eugene, OR; July 2000 July 2001 (Interim)
General administration of center activity including event planning, program initiative,
staff supervision, correspondence, public relations, fundraising, marketing, scheduling,
and budget management.
Served as advocate and mentor for student activists, developed students leadership skills,
and acted as advisor to the University on issues pertinent to the mission of the MCC and
its constituents.
Provided academic advisement and career guidance as needed.
Advisor & Program Coordinator | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL; January 1997 May 2000
Initiated and developed educational conferences and programmed student activities.
Served as Interim Director of the Institute of Black Culture and the Institute for
Hispanic/Latino Cultures.
Advisor to the Asian Student Union and NATION (Native American Tribal Interest
Organizational Network.)
Counselor | Gainesville-Ocala Marine Institute
Micanopy, FL; September 1996 January, 1997
Responsible for design and implementation of GED curriculum.
Administered tests and assessed readiness for GED examination.
Counseled adjudicated youth regarding family issues, educational concerns and personal
behavioral patterns.
Financial Aid Counselor | Cornell University
Ithaca, NY; September 1995 August 1996
Counseled and corresponded with students and families on matters pertaining to financial
aid.
Maintained updated information regarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid
programs.
Determined appropriate financial aid packages for students based on system needs
analysis, institutional policy and professional judgment.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher | SooJung International Christian School
Incheon, South Korea; March 2010 - March 2011
Taught all subjects to third grade Korean students who speak English as a foreign
language (EFL).
Taught EFL to kindergarten class, one period per day, three times per week.
Co-taught EFL to adults three times per week.
Volunteer coordinator for Children's English Worship Service at SooJung Church
Writing Lab Specialist | Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL; January 2009 February 2010
Assist students prepare essays for academic coursework, professional communications,
and scholarship applications.
Instructor | Upward Bound | Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FL; September, 2005 March, 2006
Prepared high school students for FCAT, SAT and college preparatory English.
Adjunct Instructor | English Department | Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL; Spring, 2005
Freshman Composition 1 (ENC 1101) and Student Success (SLS 1101).
Adjunct Instructor | English Department | Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL; June, 2005 December, 2005
College Composition (ENC 1101).
Instructor | Black Studies Department | California State University
Long Beach, CA; August, 2001 May, 2004
Language Skills & Composition (B/ST 100), Black Theater (B/ST 346) and Writers
Workshop (B/ST 450).
EDUCATION
Master of Professional Studies in Africana Studies| CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Ithaca, New York
Master's thesis in the Social Construction of Race in America using literature as a form of
qualitative analysis and exploration. Thesis included the completion of a novel.
Bachelor of Arts in Communications | MILLS COLLEGE
Oakland, California
Film Studies, Playwriting and Video Production; minor in Ethnic Studies

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Additional Graduate Studies & Professional Development


Counselor Education/School Counseling | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
Teach Like A Champion | UNCOMMON IMPACT, Washington, DC
Families in Youth Development | CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, College of Health, Education, &
Human Development Clemson, South Carolina
Cuba Companionship Ministry | Florencia, Cuba
Teaching Kids Why | Nashville, Tennessee
National Creative Arts Conference | Orlando, Florida
Train the Trainer Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training, and Adult Sexual Misconduct
Prevention Training | The Diocese of Florida, Trinity Church, St. Augustine, FL
International Conference on Lifelong Citizenship Learning, Participatory Democracy and
Social Change | Transformative Learning Centre, Toronto, Canada
NCBS (National Council for Black Studies) 26th Annual Conference | San Diego, CA
NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) | Kissimmee, Florida
ACPA (American College Personnel Association) National Conference | Washington, DC

Writing samples available at www.ericaabriggs.blogspot.com

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