Ash Perry

Ashley Perry -● - EDUCATION Amherst College, Amherst, MA Sep. 2014 - May 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology Study Abroad CIEE Language and Culture, Rabat Morocco Sep. 2017 – Dec. 2017 Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco Jan. 2017 – May 2017 EXPERIENCE Five College Center for the Study of World Languages, Amherst, MA Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018 Post-Baccalaureate Specialist for Innovative Language Learning Review and assist with the implementation of grant-funded faculty-initiated projects for innovative language teaching, as well as providing administrative, logistical and technological support. Working in grant management and administration through participation in review of proposals, tracking project timelines, reports, budgets and expenditures; project evaluation; and event planning. The AMEL Project, Washington, D.C. Feb. 2018 – Mar. 2018 Administrative Intern Worked closely with the executive director, providing logistical and operational support for a nonprofit organization with a focus on human rights and the Middle East and Africa. Morocco World News, Rabat, Morocco Jul. 2017 – Sep. 2017 Editorial Intern Produced written content, gained foundational knowledge in working with different forms of media, and edited material for publication at Morocco’s most prominent English-language news outlet. The Peace Development Fund, Amherst, MA Jun. 2016 – Sep. 2016 Intern Reviewed grant applications and organized portfolios to better strategize how to disseminate funds. Researched and interviewed various applying organizations to write content for social media and blog posts. Worked collaboratively with other interns and staff members to plan events. Gained experience in planning and promoting events. Amherst College Office of Advancement, Amherst, MA Oct. 2015 – Present Engagement Fellow Research and implement best practices for alumni engagement and promoting philanthropy on campus. Reach out to student organizations and on campus leaders to publicize programs and events. Collaborate with other Fellows to generate fresh, innovative ideas. Reader to Reader, Amherst, MA Oct. 2014 – Mar. 2018 Reading Mentor Mentored students of all levels and ages, utilizing methods that privilege the needs of the students, at a nonprofit that works to promote education and global literacy. ACTIVITIES AC Law Review Jan. 2016 – Sep. 2017 Senior Articles Editor Edit submissions and release monthly notes for the online publication. Collaborate to make decisions regarding the selection of written pieces and the following processes. Jones Library, Amherst, MA Jun. 2015 – Dec. 2016 ESL Informal Conversation Partner Worked with advanced-level English learners to improve their spoken and written language skills. Introduced aspects of the English language and American culture that are often neglected. English Tutor (September 2015 – December 2015) Tutored students of diverse cultural backgrounds and developed plans to effectively address their learning needs and academic goals. Campus Activities Board Jan. 2015 – Jan. 2016 Board Member Consulted with other board members to organize and make campus events available to everyone. Monitored and delegated funding for other clubs on campus. French National Honor Society Sep. 2010 – May 2014 Former Treasurer and President Leadership role as an executive board member of a group of high-achieving students of the French language. Allocated funds for charitable donations and organized club volunteer events CERTIFICATES Universität Kassel, Kassel, Germany Jan. 2018 Environmental Engineering (International Winter University 2018) Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Jun. 2017- Jul. 2017 Advanced French (Summer French Institute) LANGUAGES French (advanced proficiency), Moroccan Arabic (intermediate proficiency), Dutch (Novice High OPI proficiency)