Carolina Escobar6807 N. Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626
(815)543-6872 [email protected] University Chicago,
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts in International Studies, expected
December 2015
Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL Associates of Art, May
2012
WORK EXPERIENCE Misericordia Developmental Training Intern,
October 2014- present Support in garden-art therapy program by
working with adults with developmental disabilities to complete
artistic projects that help enhance and develop motor and
creativity skills. Assist in the ARISE (Advocacy, Respect,
Identity, Self-Expression) program by supporting adults with
developmental disabilities to improve literacy, analytical,
comprehension, and recognition skills in a classroom environment.
Assist in tracking and/or observing residents behavior. Assist in
maintaining order in the classroom to enhance learning experience
for residents and grade school volunteers.
Loyola Law Library Circulation Desk Student Worker, October
2014- present Checking items in and out, answering phones, and
answering general library questions. Stack maintenance duties
include: shelving, shelf reading, and special projects as assigned.
Enforce guest and access policy. Maintain a strong
customer-orientation demeanor.
RefugeeONEHousing Intern, August 2014- December 2014 Assist
clients in signing up for, transferring, and ending utility
service. Assist clients in accessing available housing and rental
assistance programs. Provide bilingual services as able. Maintain a
patient and courteous demeanor in the provision of services to all
clients and in interactions with all others. Maintain accurate and
adequate case files, notes, and data using RefugeeOne systems,
electronic and file system.
Midwest Academy (Jane Addams Senior Caucus)Community Organizer
Intern, June 2014- August 2014 Organize and plan events for
canvassing in Get Out the Vote Campaign at Jane Addams Senior
Caucus. Support in grassroots GOTV organizing including
phone-banking, door-knocking, press events, community meetings, and
direct actions. Support the creation of a network of seniors and
younger people who are engaged in social justice work in specific
aldermanic wards in Chicago. Assist in database input.
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office Bilingual in Spanish and
English
