R. Ananda Mahto

Centre for Micro Finance, IFMR

Chennai, India

Non-profit research center in India researching the applications of microfinance in reducing poverty.

Communications Manager

• Created web-based presentation applications
• Responsible for the periodic newsletter
• Responsible for formatting and preparing print publications

 

Peoples' Self-Help Housing

Santa Barbara, CA

Non-profit committed to providing affordable housing bundled with social services to its residents.

After-School Education Enhancement Program (ASEEP) Coordinator

• Established a tutoring / homework-assistance center at an affordable apartment community
• Coordinated with parents, students, educators, and community members to direct the ASEEP
• Developed individualized educational plans and methods to evaluate the success of different aspects of programming
• Recruited and trained volunteer and paid tutors
• Successfully applied for grants to fund the ASEEP and adhered to the proposals made in them

 

Web-designer

• Project #1: http://pshhc.org
• Description: Primary website for a Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo non-profit
• Work performed: Re-designed a 150+ page website to include improved navigation, provide a user-friendly interface for future updates, and a comprehensive press-room of articles and press releases. Created Adobe pdf documents for press-kits and other website documents
• Site features include: Customized JavaScript navigation menu, extensive use of CSS both for screen and print, image slide-show, embeded Shockwave Flash video, Flash paper news archives
• Additional: Edited and updated existing documents for website. Trained staff to use the basic functions of Dreamweaver to allow them to make future changes in-house
• Project #2: http://pshhc.org/ladera
• Description: Website for a special book project funded by the California Council for the Humanities. The website contains stories presented in Spanish and English and is used widely at the local colleges and universities in their Spanish language programs
• Site features include: CSS, photo gallery, Spanish and English are presented side-by-side to be used as student aids for Spanish language studentsDescription: Primary website for a Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo non-profit

 

King Open Extended Day

Cambridge, MA

After-school program working to enhance the educational opportunities for "at risk" youth

Group Leader, 3rd and 4th grades

• Worked with a group of 15 "at-risk" students to enhance their academic standards through a combination of homework help and educational and creative activities
• Worked with children in small and larger group settings as well as one-to-one mentoring
• Worked within a larger staff group; coordinating shared activities and projects
• Met with parents to establish goals for themselves and their children

 

Asian Student Center, A+ Program

Allston, MA

ESL school also offering Saturday math and English test-preparation classes to K-12 students.

Math Instructor, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades

• Taught intensive Saturday math classes to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students
• Prepared weekly quizzes and homework packets
• Created a website with additional resources for students
• Met with parents to review student goals, expectations, and accomplishments

 

Approach International Student Center

Allston, MA

Private English as a Second Language (ESL) school

On-Call ESL Instructor (8-15 classes taught each week, on average)

• Conducted English grammar, conversation, writing, reading, vocabulary, listening, and pronunciation courses
• Created lesson plans and evaluated student work

 

Harvard University, JFK School of Government

Cambridge, MA

Admissions Assistant

• Prepared applicant folders for preliminary reading and evaluation
• Reviewed applicant files for completeness and accuracy of submitted materials
• Contacted applicants to request additional information, inform them of their application status, or answer questions regarding the application process

 

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

Course Assistant

• Evaluated essays and exams for introductory Microeconomic and Macroeconomic courses
• Gave written feedback to student work

 

Shandong University

Jinan, China

English instructor for Master's level students

• Prepared weekly English conversation lessons and activities
• Established several additional activities for students to help them improve their English skills
• Created lesson plans and evaluated student work

 

Coast Blueprint and Art Supplies Company

Santa Barbara, CA

Sales Assistant / Blueprint Operator

• Worked in a fast paced repro-graphic environment managing several job orders simultaneously
• Operated the cash register, received merchandise and stocked the showroom