Nubia S.

Colussi
2923 Lee Rd, Shaker Heights Ohio, 44120
colussns@miamioh.edu
(216) 849-5252
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Expected May 2017
Miami University, Oxford Ohio
Major: Public Administration
Minor: Lusophone Studies
Languages
Native: Portuguese, English

Near-Native Fluency: Spanish

Experience
American Red Cross, Volunteer Management Internship, Cincinnati, OH, August 2016-Present
Work closely with Regional Volunteer Officers in the greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas
Help to maintain volunteer records and assist the recruitment team to find new volunteers
Conduct research on new projects for existing volunteers
Manage other recruitment projects such as database maintenance
Undergraduate Research Assistantship, Miami University, Oxford, OH, Spring 2016-Present
Conducted research working closely with fellow students and tenured faculty on the
Endangered Archives Program from British Library, EAP 753
Inventoried and transcribed endangered 18th century historical documents from Colonial
Brazil
Portuguese Tutor (SPOT), Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2014-2016
Assisted the Miami University department of Spanish and Portuguese by tutoring students of
intermediate level Portuguese language courses.
Portugal, Study Abroad, Miami University, Oxford, OH, Summer 2015
Immersed myself in one of Europe's oldest societies for nearly two months.
Shared my experience through a blog with fellow Portuguese students in North America.
Completed advanced level coursework in Portuguese while living and interacting with locals.
Leadership
Beginners Portuguese Teachers Assistant, Miami University, Oxford, OH, Fall 2016
Work closely with tenured professor to develop lesson plans, exams and quizzes for second
language grammar and vocabulary acquisition
Hold office hours outside of class to review the weeks lesson
Miami Portuguese Club, Student Government, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 2014-Present
Serve as a Vice President and Treasurer for Miami Universities Portuguese Club
Plan and discuss club policies and university regulations with the executive board
Work with students and university administrators to schedule weekly multi-cultural events
Act as an outreach officer to coordinate events and activities with other organizations
Secure the club with financial support through Miami's interview funding process
Activities
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Chicago, IL, Oxford, OH, Member 2013-2016
Accomplished 30+ hours of Community Service a semester
Take Action, Shaker Heights, OH, 2012-2013
Tutored Elementary school kids ages 5-8
Interests
Non-Profit Organizations, Public Health, Education, Travel