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Newark Opportunity Youth NetworkManager of Policy Advocacy and Community Engagement
Jul. 2022Newark, New Jersey, United States
Office of Governor Gina RaimondoPublic Policy Fellow
Sep. 2020 - Jul. 2021Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesAs the Public Policy Fellow in the Governor’s Office of Rhode Island, Stewart worked as a member of the Policy Advisor team. Her central role was to serve as the project manager of an interagency core team to improve the implementation of the Voluntary Extension of Care program for older foster youth. She established this team, facilitated weekly meetings and monthly briefings, as well as oversaw stakeholder engagement with key stakeholder groups. Stewart's portfolio also included other policies impacting youth in state care, including: a state-wide policy plan for youth re-entry and ensuring that children in psychiatric hospitals receive appropriate educational services while residing at in-patient treatment facilities. Since so much of her portfolio was focused on the intersection of youth in state care and education, Stewart was invited to serve as the Policy Advisor for the Department of Children, Youth and Families. As a Public Policy Fellow, Stewart supported a wide range of education policy projects ranging from creating career pathways for early childhood educators to replacing school resource officers with mental health professionals to reforming truancy policies to reopening schools during the pandemic.
Juvenile Law CenterTemporary Youth Advocacy Associate
May. 2020 - Sep. 2020As the Temporary Youth Advocacy Associate, Stewart assisted in program management and policy curriculum development for the Juvenile Law Center Youth Advocacy programs: Juveniles For Justice (J4J) and Youth Fostering Change (YFC). She coordinated virtual focus groups with youth advocates for external partners, synthesizing and presenting collected data. She continued to provide regular virtual checkins to youth, and supported connecting them to the services and resources they needed.
Juvenile Law CenterSocial Work Intern
Aug. 2019 - May. 2020Greater Philadelphia AreaAs the Macro Social Work Intern, Stewart assists in program management and policy curriculum development for the Juvenile Law Center Youth Advocacy programs: Juveniles For Justice (J4J) and Youth Fostering Change (YFC). She also advocates for youth who are re-entering the community or re-enrolling in school after returning from placement. This includes connecting youth with social services, community resources and other supportive adults who can support youth in fulfilling their needs. Stewart incorporates her background in education and teaching to provide education resources to youth advocates from both J4J and YFC.
DC SCORESCurriculum Fellow
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019WStewart researched diverse models and best practices in social-justice-focused poetry curriculums, for secondary students, throughout the United States. She influenced the re-envisioning of the DC SCORES after school poetry program for middle school students. Stewart transformed the curriculum through writing 24 lessons and designed all corresponding, supplemental teaching materials for social justice poetry curriculum.
The Urban Leaders FellowshipPolicy Fellow
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019Washington D.C. Metro AreaStewart conducted policy research on trauma-informed violence prevention strategies for Councilman Trayon White, the Ward 8 City Council Representative. She created and executed community needs assessment in Ward 8 through collaboration with community partners and key stakeholders. Stewart synthesized data from needs assessment with policy research to propose trauma-informed model ofviolence prevention, and corresponding action plan, for the Ward 8 community.
New Jersey Institute for Social JusticeYouth Advocacy Coordinator
Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2022Camden, New JerseyStewart facilitated the leadership training of, and the curriculum development for, the Camden Youth 4 Justice, Youth Advocacy Council. The Camden Youth Council uplifted the mission and values of the #150YearsIsEnough Campaign to close youth prisons throughout the state of New Jersey. Stewart strengthened youth advocacy skills by leading training for 16 Camden youth, twice a month. She led youth in preparation for presentations at public hearings, meetings with legislators and interviews. Stewart collaborated with Camden families and community regarding priority social justice issues.
Mastery Charter SchoolsSocial Work Intern
Aug. 2018 - May. 2019Greater Philadelphia AreaAs a Macro Social Work Intern, Stewart developed and implemented a trade/vocational postsecondary curriculum to support students in the job search/application process whom do not intend to go to college after high school graduation. She also established and piloted small group interventions stemming from the curriculum she created. Stewart managed senior's FAFSA, college and scholarship applications in addition to connecting with students' families regarding the college application process. Through these supports, she enhanced access for the families of first-generation college students.
Teach For AmericaTeacher Education Advisor
Apr. 2017 - Aug. 2017Greater Philadelphia AreaAs a Teach Education Advisor, Stewart managed a group of 10 new Teach for America Corps Members as they prepared for their first year teaching. She also developed and executed sessions on ELA Instruction for groups ranging in size from 3 to 160. Stewart co-facilitated Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness sessions for all Corps Members and staff at school site. Within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness space, she moderated dialogue within “Confronting White Supremacy Space” and across affinity spaces at school site.
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High SchoolEducator
Aug. 2014 - Jun. 2018Baltimore, MDAs a General Educator of English II, English III and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition in Baltimore City Public Schools, Stewart assumed all teaching responsibilities for 100+ English students, including 20 Advanced Placement students per year. She became experienced in differentiating instruction, tracking IEP goals and mastery of CCSS & WIDA standards. Within the larger school community, Stewart functioned as the English III facilitator and team lead, conducting weekly collaborative planning sessions. She also participated bi-weekly on the school’s Operational Leadership Team, attending school and district meetings in order to improve daily operations at the high school. Stewart also presided as the faculty advisor for student-led organizations: Best Buddies, Gay Straight Alliance, Peer Group Connections and Class of 2017 Advisory Board. Based on student interest, she founded the Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School chapter of Louder Than a Bomb Poetry Club and an Athletic Tutoring Program. Stewart worked to improve the school environment by serving on Mergenthaler's Chapter of the Baltimore Teacher’s Union.
Teach For America2014 Baltimore Corps Member
Jun. 2014 - Jun. 2016Baltimore, MarylandAs a Teach for America Corps Member, Stewart collaborated with other educators on a monthly basis to develop highly effective content and culturally responsive lessons. She also collected and analyzed data on student learning in order to inform and adjust education to meet student needs, and increase student proficiency in reading comprehension and writing. Throughout her time as a Corps Member, Stewart attended professional development sessions on instructional practices taught by Johns Hopkins University professors. Corps members professional development also offered Stewart the opportunity to engage in activities surrounding social and cultural competence and awareness.
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