Philadelphia University - History
Instructor, Employment and Reentry Specialist
Education Management
Nicholas
D'Arecca
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Experienced educator and social service provider with a strong heart for the poor, especially the homeless and prisoner reentry. Seeking work as an instructor/trainer, employment specialist, job developer/coach or related position.
Skilled in teaching/training, job search, resume writing, case management, grant writing, research, community service, non profit organizations, Microsoft Office, and Community Outreach. Write a blog called "Inequality Kills." MA in Political Science from Temple University.
Research Associate
* Wrote evaluation reports on current efforts and helped design future programs. ;
* Conducted library and internet research and kept director informed on current trends.
* Designed, administered and evaluated survey of model programs nationwide. ;
Graduate and Adjunct Instructor
Planned, taught and evaluated the following courses in the political science and history departments:
* PS 1101: American Political System
* PS 2102: American State and Local Politics ;
* PS 0832: Politics of Identity: Race, Class, Gender & Sexual Orientation ;
* PS 0829: History and Significance of Race in America ;
* HS 0854: Latino Immigration in the United States ;
* HS 0868: World Civilization in Film & Literature: Latin America ;
* HS 3301: Latino Identity in the United States ;
HS 150 & 151: History of the United States;
HS 214: Debating Democracy in the Current United States
Official Visitor and Grant Writer
* Conducted over 100 visits to inmates in the Philadelphia jails. Spoke and met with prison officials and family members to help resolve their issues.
Researched funding opportunities through the Internet and Foundation Directory Online. ;
* Researched and identified over two dozen plausible grant opportunities and engaged in strategic planning with executive director and board members. ;
* Served as primary writer for six grants, two program evaluations, two newsletter articles and four letters of intent, thus far;
* Member, Philadelphia Reentry Coalition
Employment Advisor
* Helped over 100 individuals move from welfare to permanent employment. ;
* Provided job coaching, job readiness and retention, mentoring and counseling. ;
* Conducted focus groups of departing clients and wrote reports for President and Board. ;
Substitute Teacher
Served as a daily substitute in grades K-12 and two long term positions teaching social studies, English and physical education at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Center.
BA
Political Science
* Vice president, Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity). GPA: 3.3 ;
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Political Science and Government
MA
Political Science
* Concentrations in American politics and public policy. GPA: 3.7.
MA, US History, George Washington University, Washington, DC
* Concentrations in 20th century US political and social history. GPA: 3.7
BA, Political Science, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
* Vice president, Alpha Phi Omega (National Service Fraternity). GPA: 3.3 ;
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