1. 2920 Chapel Hill Rd apt 30A
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 698-1285
Awondafr@eagles.nccu.edu
ABEL WONDAFRASH
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Customer oriented.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, and Datatel Colleague System.
Proficient in SAP, Oracle, Ariba, PeopleSoft, and Remote Hands Systems.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Proficient in both HTML, and CSS.
Typing speed – 55 WPM, numeric typing -10,000 strokes per hour.
Bilingual, fluent in Amharic (verbal).
EDUCATION NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY – DURHAM, NC
Major: Education Concentration: Middle Grades Language Arts 6-9 (Licensure)
Graduation: Fall 2017
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY – DURHAM, NC
Major: English Concentration: Literature & Writing Graduation: December 2015
EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY TEACHER , ST SYA ACADEMY
August 2014 – Present
• Teach students grades K-12 in a montessori setting
• Planning, developing and executing lessons that reflect the curriculum and the
state’s core educational standards
• Adapting language arts curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial
instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students
• Evaluating the academic and social growth of students
• Evaluating student progress and the ability to meet courses standards in
grammatical/ reading comprehension knowledge and skills
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior
• Planning and developing lesson plans and teaching outlines
• Lead after-school instructor
COMMUNICATIONS & TECH COORDINATOR, THE WADJET PROJECT (SUMMER
PROGRAM)
June 2014 – Present
Contribute to the design, and content of the organization's website
(www.wadjetproject.org).
2. Manage the organization Social Media platforms.
Created the after-school program's lesson plans and materials.
Assist in the development of lesson plans for the summer program.
Teach as a lead tutor during the duration of the summer program, as well as offer
private tutoring services as needed.
CRAFTING FOR FREEDOM:COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
October 2012- July 2014
Assisted with setting up teaching workshops and seminars about the history of
African Americans in North Carolina.
Updated the organization’s website as well as social networks.
Provided updates to administrators with information regarding workshops
dealing with African American history in North Carolina.
STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT, DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
June 2012-August 2013
Assisted Coordinator in the development of procedures and content for
documentation system.
Responded to constituents via main college switchboard (call center) as well as
in person at DTCC Welcome Desk.
Utilized Datatel and ConnectCenter Log databases to access current and former
student information.
Assisted in eight academic offices; provided support to offices within Student
Development & Support.
Answered questions pertaining to general college information, procedures,
programs, and deadlines.
Assisted students in set-up of ConnectMail and WebAdvisor accounts.
Assisted students with enrollment, orientation and registration into college
through graduation.
3. MEMBERSHIPS The Wadjet Project: Vice President, Communications Director
Project Safe: Peer Educator
Collegiate 100 Black Men: Member
REFERENCES Keisha Washington
The Wadjet Project: Founder, President
(718) 930- 2479
Daphne Davis
St. Sya Academy: Director
(919) 688-2806
Jennifer Bennett
Durham Technical Community College: Student Communications Coordinator
(919) 536- 7207 Ext: 1427
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