Durkson's College Resume
Kendelle Durkson
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Education/Courses:
Mastery Charter School (High School) Philadelphia, PA Rank: Salutatorian 08/2012-06/2016
Completed coursework in High School: Algebra I, Honors Physical Science, Geometry, Literature, Honors Biology, Internship, Music, Modern World History Composition, African American History, Algebra II, AP United States History, AP English Language and Composition, Honors Chemistry, Spanish I, Pre-Calculus, Spanish II, Honors Physics, Consumers Science, AP English Literature, US Government and Economics
Swarthmore College (Undergraduate) Major: Political Sociology (Pre-Law) Swarthmore, PA 08/2016-Present
Completed coursework in Undergraduate Studies: Single Variable Calculus, Calculus- STEM Scholars Program, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology, Transition to College Writing, Further Topics in Single Variable Calculus, Statistical Methods I, Organismal and Population Biology, Biology-Scholars Program, Introduction to Education, Cellular and Molecular Biology, General Chemistry and Chemical Topics, Honors Sociology Theory Seminar-- The Mafia and State, Introductory Chinese Language, Anthropology of Public Health, Organic Chemistry I, Introductory Chinese Language, Sociology Race and Ethnicity.
Undergraduate Studies currently enrolled in: Honors Seminar Anthropology of Capitalism, Sociology of American Democracy, Second Year Intensive Mandarin Chinese, and Qualitative Research Methods.
Job Experience:
Aydelotte Foundation Swarthmore, PA 10/2018-Present
Research Fellow
The Aydelotte Foundation is an independent, interdisciplinary research center and intellectual community located at Swarthmore College. It supports the creation and dissemination of knowledge about liberal arts education as it exists across the broadest possible range of contexts and institutions. Fellows work to support the ongoing research projects of the Foundation and will also undertake a guided independent research project of their own
NextGen Climate Action Committee Swarthmore, PA 08/2018-Present
Fall NGCAC Fellow
Implement a millennial voter registration and door to door canvas program
Recruit volunteer canvassers to register students on Swarthmore College’s campus
Serve as a student leader liaison between NGCAC and Swarthmore College’s administration
Building out local organizational capacity on campus and off campus
Directly motivate young voters to engage in electoral politics
Pressure local elected officials and hold them accountable for their policies via transparent measures
Swarthmore College Student Government Organization Swarthmore, PA 04/2018-Present
Swarthmore Student Chair of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Chair ensures that the needs of affinity groups across campus are met by the college and student government. Additional responsibilities of the Diversity Chair include administering the SGO Bias Response Policy and pursuing campus initiatives that educate the student body and induce productive community dialogue
Let’s Get Ready- Upper Darby High School Upper Darby, PA 01/2017-08/2018
College Access Site Director
Supervised and evaluate volunteer coaches in lesson plans and execution
Managed all on-site logistics in order to provide an optimal learning environment
Created a budget for the program and maintain records of all purchases and receipts
Represented Let’s Get Ready on college campus and occasional networking events
Responsible for creating, executing, attending, and communicating all events such as diagnostic exams, Coach Training, college trips, and SAT completion celebration
Responsible for ensuring all program data is up-to-date, including student and Coach attendance, student diagnostic scores, Coach classroom evaluations and other ongoing missions.
Swarthmore College Health Center Swarthmore , PA 09/2017-08/2018
Sexual Health Advocate
Provided Protection/Contraception devices to undergraduate peers
Offered guidance and resources pertaining to sexual health, contraceptive methods, gender, and sexuality
4. Swarthmore College Student Government Organization Swarthmore, PA 01/2018-08/2018
Executive Voting Board Member for Forum for Free Speech
Reviewed and approve project and speaker proposals for the college
Investigated proposed speakers credentials and conduct research on their specialities before offering recommendations to the voting council
Served as a liaison between students and elected student officials to diversify speakers on campus
5. National Utilities Diversity Council Philadelphia, PA 04/2018-06/2018
Program and Marketing Diversity Intern
Served as an undergraduate diversity consultant on inclusivity programs and agendas
Maintained records of program and agenda logistics
Served as lead undergraduate volunteer recruiter for the annual National Utilities Diversity Council Summit
Researched and contacted Utility Commissioners for the NUDC summit
Extracurricular activities and Leadership:
Student Executive Chair of Diversity and Inclusion
Senior College Access Site Director for Let’s Get Ready
Executive Voting Board Member for the Forum for Free Speech
Resident Hall Sexual Health Advocate
Skills/Qualifications:
Use Microsoft Word to type research papers and homework
Create creative slideshows for school presentations
Curriculum creation/implementation
Non-profit Mid-team management
Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory safety training.
Social science research and data analysis (sociological)
Awards/Honors:
Code of Conduct Award Mastery Charter 2012-2016
Academic Honor Roll Mastery Charter 2012-2016
Excellence in Honors Physical Science 2012-2013
Distinguished Excellence in Honors Biology 2013-2014
Excellence in Honors Chemistry 2014-2015
Excellence in Honors Physics 2015-2016
Key Holder Award 2012-2016
City of Philadelphia Debate Champion 2014-2015
National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence 2013-2014
Interests
Debating, Sociological studies in Education inequality and state perpetuation of crime, urban criminalization of minorities, medical sociology, constitutional law, urban economics, business mergers and acquisitions, and gender and sexuality studies.
Kendelle Durkson
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Education/Courses:
Mastery Charter School (High School) Philadelphia, PA Rank: Salutatorian 08/2012-06/2016
Completed coursework in High School: Algebra I, Honors Physical Science, Geometry, Literature, Honors Biology, Internship, Music, Modern World History Composition, African American History, Algebra II, AP United States History, AP English Language and Composition, Honors Chemistry, Spanish I, Pre-Calculus, Spanish II, Honors Physics, Consumers Science, AP English Literature, US Government and Economics
Swarthmore College (Undergraduate) Major: Political Sociology (Pre-Law) Swarthmore, PA 08/2016-Present
Completed coursework in Undergraduate Studies: Single Variable Calculus, Calculus- STEM Scholars Program, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology, Transition to College Writing, Further Topics in Single Variable Calculus, Statistical Methods I, Organismal and Population Biology, Biology-Scholars Program, Introduction to Education, Cellular and Molecular Biology, General Chemistry and Chemical Topics, Honors Sociology Theory Seminar-- The Mafia and State, Introductory Chinese Language, Anthropology of Public Health, Organic Chemistry I, Introductory Chinese Language, Sociology Race and Ethnicity.
Undergraduate Studies currently enrolled in: Honors Seminar Anthropology of Capitalism, Sociology of American Democracy, Second Year Intensive Mandarin Chinese, and Qualitative Research Methods.
Job Experience:
Aydelotte Foundation Swarthmore, PA 10/2018-Present
Research Fellow
The Aydelotte Foundation is an independent, interdisciplinary research center and intellectual community located at Swarthmore College. It supports the creation and dissemination of knowledge about liberal arts education as it exists across the broadest possible range of contexts and institutions. Fellows work to support the ongoing research projects of the Foundation and will also undertake a guided independent research project of their own
NextGen Climate Action Committee Swarthmore, PA 08/2018-Present
Fall NGCAC Fellow
Implement a millennial voter registration and door to door canvas program
Recruit volunteer canvassers to register students on Swarthmore College’s campus
Serve as a student leader liaison between NGCAC and Swarthmore College’s administration
Building out local organizational capacity on campus and off campus
Directly motivate young voters to engage in electoral politics
Pressure local elected officials and hold them accountable for their policies via transparent measures
Swarthmore College Student Government Organization Swarthmore, PA 04/2018-Present
Swarthmore Student Chair of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Chair ensures that the needs of affinity groups across campus are met by the college and student government. Additional responsibilities of the Diversity Chair include administering the SGO Bias Response Policy and pursuing campus initiatives that educate the student body and induce productive community dialogue
Let’s Get Ready- Upper Darby High School Upper Darby, PA 01/2017-08/2018
College Access Site Director
Supervised and evaluate volunteer coaches in lesson plans and execution
Managed all on-site logistics in order to provide an optimal learning environment
Created a budget for the program and maintain records of all purchases and receipts
Represented Let’s Get Ready on college campus and occasional networking events
Responsible for creating, executing, attending, and communicating all events such as diagnostic exams, Coach Training, college trips, and SAT completion celebration
Responsible for ensuring all program data is up-to-date, including student and Coach attendance, student diagnostic scores, Coach classroom evaluations and other ongoing missions.
Swarthmore College Health Center Swarthmore , PA 09/2017-08/2018
Sexual Health Advocate
Provided Protection/Contraception devices to undergraduate peers
Offered guidance and resources pertaining to sexual health, contraceptive methods, gender, and sexuality
4. Swarthmore College Student Government Organization Swarthmore, PA 01/2018-08/2018
Executive Voting Board Member for Forum for Free Speech
Reviewed and approve project and speaker proposals for the college
Investigated proposed speakers credentials and conduct research on their specialities before offering recommendations to the voting council
Served as a liaison between students and elected student officials to diversify speakers on campus
5. National Utilities Diversity Council Philadelphia, PA 04/2018-06/2018
Program and Marketing Diversity Intern
Served as an undergraduate diversity consultant on inclusivity programs and agendas
Maintained records of program and agenda logistics
Served as lead undergraduate volunteer recruiter for the annual National Utilities Diversity Council Summit
Researched and contacted Utility Commissioners for the NUDC summit
Extracurricular activities and Leadership:
Student Executive Chair of Diversity and Inclusion
Senior College Access Site Director for Let’s Get Ready
Executive Voting Board Member for the Forum for Free Speech
Resident Hall Sexual Health Advocate
Skills/Qualifications:
Use Microsoft Word to type research papers and homework
Create creative slideshows for school presentations
Curriculum creation/implementation
Non-profit Mid-team management
Advanced Undergraduate Laboratory safety training.
Social science research and data analysis (sociological)
Awards/Honors:
Code of Conduct Award Mastery Charter 2012-2016
Academic Honor Roll Mastery Charter 2012-2016
Excellence in Honors Physical Science 2012-2013
Distinguished Excellence in Honors Biology 2013-2014
Excellence in Honors Chemistry 2014-2015
Excellence in Honors Physics 2015-2016
Key Holder Award 2012-2016
City of Philadelphia Debate Champion 2014-2015
National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence 2013-2014
Interests
Debating, Sociological studies in Education inequality and state perpetuation of crime, urban criminalization of minorities, medical sociology, constitutional law, urban economics, business mergers and acquisitions, and gender and sexuality studies.