Brooklynn Fort-Davis
Chicago
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Assistant Basketball Coach with hands-on experience mentoring youth in Chicago. Known for fostering personal growth, resilience, and teamwork among young athletes. Skilled in organizing training sessions, developing game strategies, and encouraging positive sportsmanship. Proven track record of improving team performance and individual skills. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, committed to creating a supportive and motivating environment for all team members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Basketball coach
Ring of Hope Church
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering a supportive environment both on and off the court.
- Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
Volunteer
KEEN DC
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by leading through exercises with Diverse learners.
Tutor
Family And Neighbors
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in Mathematics course materials.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management.
Volunteer
Salvation Army
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
Research Assistant
Mark Burke (Howard University)
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted research on Zika virus effects on fetal monkey brains.
- Performed tissue dissection, histology, immunohistochemistry, PCR, and Western blotting.
- Collected, recorded, and analyzed experimental data.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, ensuring safety protocols.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary research team.
- Contributed to research reports and presentations
Volunteer
Church
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Greeted visitors and distributed boxes of food for holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Packaged distributed food for disadvantaged individuals and families.
Volunteer
A Wider Circle
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Coordinated toys, clothing, and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Babysitter
Family
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2023
High School Diploma -
Whitney Young Magnet High School
06.2019
Skills
- Community Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Volunteer Acquisition
- Youth Guidance
- Educational Games
- Operations Support
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Building Confidence Through Positive Reinforcement
- Organization and Planning Skills
Timeline
Assistant Basketball coach
Ring of Hope Church
06.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Mark Burke (Howard University)
01.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
KEEN DC
05.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Church
11.2021 - 12.2021
Tutor
Family And Neighbors
09.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Salvation Army
02.2020 - Current
Volunteer
A Wider Circle
09.2019 - 09.2019
Babysitter
Family
03.2012 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Whitney Young Magnet High School
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