AmeriCorps

"I will get things done for America... Faced with apathy, I will take action. Faced with conflict, I will seek common ground.... Faced with adversity, I will persevere. I will carry this commitment with me this year. I am an Americorps volunteer."

--Bill Clinton

Placement: 2014-2015

Wausau East High School; Wausau, WI

I have been positioned at Wausau East High School, a multicultural secondary public school, consisting of approximately 1,100 students. Here my main purpose is to provide an enriching and safe environment for students so they can excel both academically and emotionally. My focus is on the education of ELL (English language learners), special education, and at-risk students.

Elementary Summer School

Summer school has taken me into Riverview Elementary School, where I am working with second grade students. There is a mix of diversity and disabilities among the twenty-one students. I am responsible for behavior, math/reading/writing assistance, and discipline within the classroom.

I also assist with the after-school program at the elementary school.

Mentoring

High Five 4 College: After School Program

This is my second year working with sixth, seventh and eighth graders who are enrolled in the after-school program, High Five 4 College. It is designed to help prepare students for present and future success. There is a focus on self-esteem, team bonding, responsibility, and positive choices.

Event Coordinating

A percentage of my servicing time dwells on the development and organization of AmeriCorps service and community service events.

They include:

  • Fall Servicing Mini Retreat

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Acceptance Day

  • Spring AmeriCorps NCCAP Picnic

Community Work

A percentage of my Americorps volunteer time needs to be dedicated to community involvement.

  • Fun'd Run 2014

    • Fundraising event that develops grants that benefits organizations within the Wausau School district.

    • September 13,2014.

    • The Foundation WSD

  • Make a Difference Day:

  • Community Garden Winter Prep

    • November 1, 2014

    • Weeded, raked, and covered garden beds for the winter months

  • Warm Up America

    • December 2014

    • Knitted 9"x7" squares that are donated to create blankets

  • Martin Luther King Diversity Acceptance Day

Publications

Ghidorzi Green and Clean--a city wide spring cleanup event.

Mural created at Martin Luther King Diversity Acceptance Day.