Erin Kitchens
Beaverdam
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with experience assisting refugees and asylum seekers in various capacities since 2018. Passionate about working with local communities and refugees to foster intercultural understanding and create active advocates for migrant rights in the United States at all ages.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mediator for Emergency Migrant Arrivals
Comune di Ravenna
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Performed live Italian and English mediation between Italian social services and 80 newly arrived migrants
Humanitarian Corridor Worker
Diaconia Valdese
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted refugee coordinator with 3 humanitarian corridor families facilitating completion of documentation, access to health services, access to schooling, and cultural mediation
- Coordinated appointments with individuals seeking services at community center sportello (navigating Italian administrative bureaucracy for job and housing searches)
- Developed and provided Italian language classes for 20 migrants in affiliated school, “By-Piedi”
- Developed procedural guide (Vadamecum) with instructions on how to obtain social services and legal documents
AmeriCorps Refugee Resettlement Assistant
Catholic Charities
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and led Cultural Orientation curriculum for newly arrived refugees following agency guidelines and national learning standards
- Taught English classes for refugees when assistance was needed
- Worked as Case Aid: assisted with medical and legal appointments, enrolled children in the school system, and provided logistical support for new arrivals
- Facilitated volunteer participation in case management and cultural orientation classes
- Completed administrative documentation to support case management and grant requirements
Anthropology and Italian Teacher's Assistant
William and Mary
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with group of 30 Beginner Students to assist their comprehension of course material and adjustment to college level classes
Asylum Seeker Office and Language Class Worker
Oxfam Italia
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed and led outreach programs to the asylum seeker community
- Supported integration of 20 asylum seekers in Italy by bridging cultural norms and gaps in understanding
- Program Development and delivery: Tailored Italian language classes to needs of individual students and supported student integration into the community by developing their confidence in Italian language skills. Assisted Italian language teacher with small group instruction and individual tutoring of students
Education
Master of Arts - Human Rights And Intercultural Heritage
Università Di Bologna
Bologna Italy03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Italian
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2019
Skills
Case Aid
Cultural Mediation
Cultural Orientation Teacher
Volunteer Facilitation
Administrative Support
Grant Compliance
Community Outreach
Italian and Spanish Language
Word and Powerpoint
Social Media
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Mediator for Emergency Migrant Arrivals
Comune di Ravenna
02.2023 - 02.2023
Humanitarian Corridor Worker
Diaconia Valdese
02.2022 - 10.2022
AmeriCorps Refugee Resettlement Assistant
Catholic Charities
08.2019 - 08.2020
Anthropology and Italian Teacher's Assistant
William and Mary
08.2018 - 05.2019
Asylum Seeker Office and Language Class Worker
Oxfam Italia
01.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Human Rights And Intercultural Heritage
Università Di Bologna
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Italian
College of William And Mary
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