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TYLER GARBER 1900 Bataan Road • Redondo Beach, CA 90278 • (213) 908-3512 • [email protected]

EDUCATION 2014- 2016 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science in Education: Urban Education, concentration in Secondary Mathematics (7-12) Activities: 2014 Teach for America Corps Member

2010- 2014 BRYN MAWR COLLEGE Bryn Mawr, PA Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, with minors in Education and Mathematics Honors: 2014 Subramanian-Linden Award from Department of Sociology; Dean Karen Tidmarsh ’71 Summer Internship Funding Recipient; Penn Law Outreach Program Fellow Activities: President of Sisterhood Affinity Group; Vice President of Self-Governance Association; Tutor for the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League; Photographer and Writer for Yearbook; Tour Guide and Office Assistant for the Admissions Office; Peer Mentor for the Deans Office RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 2009- 2014 LAW OFFICES OF ADOLFO GARBER Los Angeles, CA

Legal Administrative Assistant • Composed, proofread, and edited Briefs, Interrogatories, and other legal documents, correspondences, and

reports for attorney • Provided daily clerical support to attorney such as producing correspondence with companies and clients,

answering phones, scheduling client meetings, and overseeing client settlements • Created, organized, and maintained client database with sensitive client information

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 2014- 2016 MASTERY CHARTER PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA Teacher: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Honors Algebra; Teach for America Corps Member

• Planned, organized and implemented an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guided and encouraged students to develop and fulfill their academic potential

• Updated all necessary records accurately and completely as required by school and district regulations • Collected and analyzed student data to determine groupings and drive instruction which resulted in 85% of

students meeting or exceeding their projected math growth goals • Communicated necessary information to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs

2013 LIFT COMMUNITIES- PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA Summer Fellow; Client Advocate

• Worked one on one with over 15 clients per week to find housing, secure employment, apply for public benefits, and make referrals to community partners for various services such as clothing, food, and legal services

• Instructed low-income adults generally over the age of 40 in basic computer functions and skills, in topics such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint programs, how to browse the internet, and check email

2012 NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL Santa Monica, CA Development Intern • Researched and compiled information about transportation and land use legislation in California such as SB 375 • Created a portfolio with research about the AEG proposal for Farmer’s Field, a potential football stadium in

Downtown Los Angeles • Developed a virtual map of current and proposed California public transit systems

2011- 2013 VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Norristown, PA

IRS-Certified Tax Preparer • Certified as a tax preparer with the Internal Revenue Service and prepared taxes for over 100 low-income

citizens, returning over $10,000 for families at no charge SKILLS

• Language: Developing Intermediate Spanish • Software: SPSS, Mathematica, Microsoft Office, Word-Press, Social Media, Google Docs • Typing Speed: 60 WPM