زينب Kothari

Partnering for Education Initiatives Jun 2021 • Collaborated with peers on community partnerships, analyzing the value of the same and summarizing takeaways. • Investigated a collaboration between Codinu and The Community House in Chicago through interviews and research, and observed them building strategies to offer social services like helping students with coding skills. Leadership in Education Apr 2021 • Studied qualities of good and bad leaders. Recognized the roles, responsibilities, and societal impact of educators. • Interviewed the CEO of a coding company about fostering an inclusive culture and breaking gender-related attitudinal barriers as a leader. Social Entrepreneurship Mar 2021 • Created a website on Social Entrepreneurship using Weebly, discussed inclusive education. • Gathered ideas on social innovation by creating videos about improving education in a local community. • Wrote reflection journals, expressing my views on empowerment and purpose in education. Inclusive Education Mar 2021 • Interviewed teachers to discuss inclusive education using resources such as medical assistance or technical support (technical software, facilitation of electronic devices). • Discussed possibilities and proposals on multiculturalism through supporting the staff and students, well-designed class practices, and effective parental involvement. Digital Technology Applications Oct 2018 • Implemented tools like Screencast and Powtoon, showcasing methods to enhance an educational environment. • Learned how to use digital resources for brainstorming mobile app ideas, an infographic, and a cover letter that conveyed concepts of multiculturalism and facilitating tools for students. • Explored ideas on emerging technologies by writing a blog to solve problems in a classroom setting.