Desmond Fambrini

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Desmond Fambrini

Desmond Fambrini is an education specialist, certified high performance coach, and avid supporter of all “xxpressive” artistic and academic practices. He grew up in The Bay Area with a loving and supportive family that allowed him to explore his passions. He found that despite being diagnosed with learning differences, he was able to transcend expectations time and time again through highly tailored education support that allowed him to refine his natural talents and provide skills in growth areas.

Desmond attended Dartmouth college, LMU, and Johns Hopkins University so as to learn skills to provide the same academic supports he was given as a child. He now works closely with each of his clients so they can reach their fullest potential.

“Every child has the right to knowledge and full Xxpression of their best self no matter the location, age, or label they currently embody. That’s why education is so powerful, and that’s why I do what I do.”

My Resume

Desmond Fambrini

1512 Hill Road Apt 36, California 94947

desmondfambrini@comcast.net· 415.730.9607

Education

2012 - 2016

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

BA in Government; BA in Women Gender and Sexuality Studies

GPA: 3.68 (Graduating Cum Lade, Choate Scholar Senior Year (Top 10% Of The Class 2016 Year)

GPA: Weighted 3.82

Activities: Sheba Dance Company Director; President of the American Sign Language Club

Experience

2016-2018

TEACH FOR AMERICA (TFA) @ VINCENT ACADEMY BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA

Teacher. Selected from more than 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Teach in a summer school program for students in the Bay Area, under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engage in a full schedule of professional development, including: seminars, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to teaching license area. Enrolled in a multiple subjects intern credential program. Teaching as a multi-subject Kindergarten educator.

Apr. 2015 - May 2020

FULL CIRCLE LEARNING CORTE MADERA, CALIFORNIA

Writing Specialist: During summers 2015-2016, Full Time Writing Specialist 2018-2020

Worked 1 on 1 and in groups teaching printing, cursive, keyboarding, voice dictation, and executive functioning skills required for the writing process

Nov. 2013 – May 2016

PROFESSOR ROGER MASTERS HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Research Assistant. I have been assisting Professor Masters with his current project that includes articles and a book regarding the effects of silicon-fluorides in the water-purification process and its effects on youth education in the United States.

Jun. 2010 - May 2016

CHILD CARE / TUTOR BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA

Child Care Aid. While in the Bay Area, over the summer and during academic breaks, I support numerous families by administering the following tasks: picking up children from school, bringing children to extracurricular activities, arranging play dates, cooking meals and helping with homework.

Summer 2015

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Mentor/Academic Coach. I participated in the Dartmouth SEAD program where I coached promising high school students from under-resourced backgrounds. I advised them on communication skills, as well as assisted them with their college applications.

Jun. 2010 – Jun. 2014

MARIN PRIMARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL LARKSPUR, CALIFORNIA

Teacher Aide/Counselor. During my breaks in the academic year I supported the lead teachers in preschool classes, ages two to five. During the summer months I worked at MPMS Summer Camp as a counselor, designing weekly curriculum and leading activities that promote physical, social and intellectual growth.

Community

Mar. 2015 - Sept. 2015

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S LAW CENTER SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA

Intern. I assisted attorneys with cases and helped clients navigate the legal system by sitting in on meetings, researching available avenues and suggesting possible solutions for low-income families.

Spring 2014

THE CHARLES GROUP WASHINGTON, D.C.

Intern. In this role I conducted confidential cliental research, compiled congressional notes, traveled to “The Hill” distributing letters of support and often published memos on client’s websites regarding trending institutional topics.

Sept. 2012 – May 2016

BERNICE RAY SCHOOL HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Volunteer. In my desire to give back to the community of Hanover, I volunteer as a counselor at the After School Program (KAST) and served as a counselor during the summer of 2013.

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