Shaa’ista B. Sabir
Education
Agnes Scott College – Decatur, GA
Expected Graduation Date: May 2020
Master of Arts in Writing and Digital Communication
City, University of London – London, UK
Graduation Date: January 19, 2018
Master of Arts in Creative Writing, Playwriting and Screenwriting
Agnes Scott College – Decatur, GA
Graduation Date: May 12, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology, Minor in Theatre
Training
Horizon Theatre Company – Atlanta, GA
September 2012 – May 2013
Playwriting Apprenticeship, EMC (Actors’ Equity Association, Equity Membership Candidate)
Work Experience
Research Assistant – Dr. Shannan Palma, Atlanta, GA:
July 2019 – Present
- Organize and highlight research materials based on Dr. Palma’s current research
- Coordinate scheduling for guests of the “Once Upon a Patriarcy” Podcast
- Research current pedagogy in feminist theory by authors of diverse and marginalized backgrounds
Community Outreach Coordinator – EmpoweredReaders.org, Atlanta, GA:
September 2018 – Present
- Research target audience and facilitate engagement with schools at community events and activities
- Plan and execute activities with youth ages 2-12 around literacy and story telling
- Canvas and register students within metro Atlanta for the “March to 20Hundred Thousand Books” as a part of Atlanta’s MLK Holiday weekend
ESL Teacher – VIPKID Ltd.:
December 2017 – May 2019
- Tutor students age 4-13 in English via 1-to-1 lessons that emphasize critical learning
- Contribute constructive and personalized feedback to student’s parents
- Administer tests and complete evaluations to analyze student performance
Assistant Coordinator, Street Team – AFROPUNK London/Metropolis Music
August 2016 – July 2017
- Facilitate scheduling and event promotion of 50 team members
- Knowledgeable of the AFROPUNK movement in order to promote its tenants of Equality and Individuality
- Attend and work music and cultural events (i.e. Notting Hill Carnival, London Fashion Week) as a spokesperson for AFROPUNK music festival
Barista – Sourced Market, London, UK:
July 2017 – September 2017
- Knowledgeable of monthly guest coffee and espresso and able to make recommendations based on the customers preferences
- Cultivated a personal experience with each customer while introducing them to organic and locally sourced food and drink suppliers
- Received ongoing coffee training through Origin Coffee Roasters with an understanding of different brewing methods
Barista – The Grocery Wine Vault & Kitchen, London, UK:
December 2015 – July 2016
- Serve a variety of beverages including Monmouth coffee and Chash teas
- Open and close café area, including counter set-up and display
- Responsible for inventory, restocking and waste management of café goods.
Head Barista – Le Pain Quotidien, SOHO, NY:
March 2015 – September 2015
- Uphold the core values of LPQ including making genuine connections with customers and co-workers alike
- Cross-trained as retailer/barista and kitchen staff for LPQ New York locations
- Oversee initial training of new hires for retail and kitchen staff
Sales Associate – EXPRESS, Brooklyn, NY:
November 2013 – May 2014
- Aid customers with clothing and accessory selection based on their individual style and needs
- Ensure customers are aware of the benefits of our Express’ Express Next Rewards Program and Credit Card
- Provide an efficient cash wrap experience to maintain customer satisfaction
Computer Skills
- Final Draft, Celtx, WriterDuet
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Quicken/QuickBooks Pro/Online
- SPSS Research Software
- Tableau Data Visualization Software
