Kollin Brown
Atlanta
Summary
Alumnus of Morehouse College from Durham, NC, seeking opportunities that will allow me to further my skills in the STEM and Education fields. Software engineering has taught me how to apply my creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems to improve the community around me. I am a professional with strong background in academic support and student development, ready to make impactful contribution in educational setting. Skilled in fostering student success through individualized coaching, goal-setting, and effective communication. Known for collaborative mindset and adaptability to evolving educational needs. Adept at building trust, motivating students, and driving measurable academic results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
AMERICORPS: HANDS ON ATLANTA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Academic Coach
THE STUDY HALL
12.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in education and refining teaching skills.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
Intern/Teaching Assistant
SAMUEL DUBOIS COOK CENTER ON SOCIAL EQUITY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Working with the Andrew Young Scholars Program, I helped high school students research social injustice topics to create college-level research posters and papers.
- Created a lesson where I presented my research on social injustice and biases within technology and artificial intelligence industry.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Presenter
MICROSOFT'S GEN AI + SECONDARY EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
01.2024 - 05.2024
- I presented my project, "AfroLit: Empowering Minds through Afrocentric Stories", at the Microsoft Garage where I created a chatbot through Microsoft Copilot. AfroLit is a chatbot that connects K-12 students to afrocentric literature. AfroLit aims to improve literacy among Black students through Black stories.
- I conducted research on Black literacy, created user personas, created use cases, and built a chatbot with a working demo.
Campus Lead Innovator
APPLE HBCU C2 CODE AND CREATE
08.2021 - 05.2024
- I tutored students in the C2 Code and Create curriculum
- I have created a three fully functioning app prototypes that will continue to develop within the Africana Studies Department at Morehouse
- Developed innovative solutions to address complex challenges in dynamic environments.
Participant
THE OPEN DOORS BY OPEN SOURCE PROGRAM
06.2021 - 08.2021
- AUC Data Science Initiative
- 10-week intensive training in Software Development including:
- Networking with computing professionals
- Open source software project contributions
- Advanced computing instructions in data structures and algorithms
Mentor
AMERICORPS VISTA STRONGSTART READING PROGRAM
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Mentored students who are reading below grade level to help them get on track to pass their end of year test
Office Assistant
BACK TO HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC MEDICAL CENTER
03.2018 - Current
- Captured vitals of patients
- Lead therapy exercises with patients
- Assist with updating the website and creating educational videos on Chiropractic
Member
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC.
04.2022 - Current
- Completed various service projects from Food/Clothes Drives, Mentoring K-12 students, sandwich run/free meal delivery to those in need, created a scholarship fund for high school students, and donating suits/business attire to students in need
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Grounds Crew
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM
12.2022 - Current
- Work collaboratively to ensure Mercedes-Benz Stadium facilities are prepared for events
Canvasser
GEORGIA VOTER PROJECT
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Canvassed for the GA Senate Runoff election
- I traveled to different communities in Fulton County to help people registered to vote and to assist people with requesting vote by mail ballots to help minimize the spread of COVID-19
Education
BA - Software Engineering
Morehouse College
05.2024
Skills
- C
- HTML
- Javascript
- Apple Teacher Certified
- Apple Swift Playground Certified
- App Prototyping
- Microsoft Copilot
- Working Collaboratively
- Critical Thinking
- Open-Mindedness
- Teachable
- Leader
- Teaching strategies
- Computer skills
Coursework
- Intro to Computer Science, Fall 2019
- Computer Programming I, Fall 2019
- Computer Programming II, Spring 2020
- Computer Organization, Spring 2020
- Data Structures and Algorithms, Fall 2020
- Computer Ethics and Values, Spring 2021
- Web Programming, Spring 2021
- Google Agile Project Management, Summer 2021
- Open Source Software Development Methods, Summer 2021
- Using Git for Distributed Development, Summer 2021
- Linux Tools for Developers, Summer 2021
- Software Engineering, 2022
- Programming Languages, 2022
- Fullstack Development, 2023
- Advanced Software Engineering, 2023
- Conversational AI, 2024
- Tech Product Management, 2024
Timeline
Academic Coach
THE STUDY HALL
12.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
AMERICORPS: HANDS ON ATLANTA
08.2024 - Current
Intern/Teaching Assistant
SAMUEL DUBOIS COOK CENTER ON SOCIAL EQUITY
06.2024 - 08.2024
Presenter
MICROSOFT'S GEN AI + SECONDARY EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
01.2024 - 05.2024
Grounds Crew
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM
12.2022 - Current
Member
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC.
04.2022 - Current
Campus Lead Innovator
APPLE HBCU C2 CODE AND CREATE
08.2021 - 05.2024
Participant
THE OPEN DOORS BY OPEN SOURCE PROGRAM
06.2021 - 08.2021
Canvasser
GEORGIA VOTER PROJECT
11.2020 - 01.2021
Mentor
AMERICORPS VISTA STRONGSTART READING PROGRAM
02.2020 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
BACK TO HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC MEDICAL CENTER
03.2018 - Current
BA - Software Engineering
Morehouse College
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