ERICA RHODES
500 Bevo Lane, Austin, Texas 78705 • 214.444.3333 •
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin May 2017
B.A., Spanish • Minor in Sociology
EXPERIENCE
University Health Services – UT Austin, Austin, TX August 2015 - Present
Peer Educator
· Present engaging workshops about substance abuse prevention to more than 100 students each semester
· Research substance abuse in high school and college populations to ensure presentations and promotional materials include accurate and up-to-date information
· Completed 40+ hours of public health training specific to substance abuse prevention and intervention
College Forward, Austin, TX May 2015 - August 2015
AmeriCorps Intern
· Organized a 10-week summer curriculum program to academically prepare students for the GED
· Interviewed volunteers for the mentor program and paired them with students based on career focus
· Coordinated the “College Night” event to help prepare students for college applications
Sanger Learning Center – UT Austin, Austin, TX August 2014 - May 2015
Peer Academic Coach
· Created speaking and writing activities to improve English proficiency of non-native English speakers
· Co-facilitated weekly sessions to more than 20 undergraduate students to improve general study techniques
YMCA, Austin, TX January 2014 - May 2014
Group Leader
· Led after-school tutoring program for 30 students to improve STAAR reading scores
· Collaborated with teaching staff to create interactive lesson plans and engaging activities for students
· Translated letters of academic progress from English to Spanish for more than 15 bilingual families
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Girl Advocates!, Austin, TX January 2016 - Present
Member and Mentor
· Provide weekly mentorship to two female students at Webb Middle School in Austin ISD
· Arrange speakers to present seminars on leadership and female empowerment during annual conference
City House, Plano, TX May 2014 - August 2014
Volunteer
· Taught ballet and tap classes to residents of the shelter between the ages of 7-16
· Led activities for shelter residents, including sports, educational and professional development activities.
LEADERSHIP
Liberal Arts Council – UT Austin, Member & Campus and Community Chair January 2014 - Present
· Coordinate activities promoting the College’s mission and programs to 500+ students and community members
· Provide monthly progress reports on committee action items and attended weekly organization meetings
Black Media Council – UT Austin, Member & Networking Chair September 2013 - May 2014
· Organized monthly networking events, connecting members with national media professionals
· Created a speaker series, hosting guests from the Austin media community at bi-weekly meetings
SKILLS
Computer: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Basic HTML
Languages: Advanced Spanish and Beginning Portuguese