Michael E.

Tobass
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Minor in Philosophy, May 2016; GPA: 3.893
Honors: Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, TCNJ Honors Program, Deans List 2012-2016
Languages: Basic Spanish (written and spoken)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher/TFA Corps Member, Carver Vocational Technical High School, Baltimore, MD, August 2016 - Present
Responsible for teaching 120 sophomores English on a daily basis
Won 125 planners from Passion Planner charity to be given to my students to organize their studies and
life priorities
Collaborated with a team of veteran and new teachers to determine strategies for increasing student
achievement.

Advocacy Intern, International Christian Concern Washington D.C., May 2015 August 2015
Drafted and published feature stories and press releases on religious rights violations in Africa
Promoted human rights briefings on Capitol Hill by visiting each Congressional Office
Managed, led, and facilitated a project in Ethiopia assisting a displaced victim of persecution
Corresponded with an Ethiopian ICC representative to carefully execute assistance project
Attended meetings with Congressional staffers on action regarding persecution in Mexico
Attended a meeting with a Senate office, leading the Senator to discuss religious rights violations in the
Senate
Wrote 7 detailed reports on African countries, explaining causes and actors behind religious persecution
Researched, summarized, and publicized issues of Christian persecution in Africa daily

Public Affairs Intern, Capital Impact Group Government Relations Firm Trenton, NJ, March 2015 May 2015
Promoted policy advocating for vulnerable populations, such as children and women
Analyzed state policy issues while observing New Jersey Senate and Assembly hearings
Advocated for legislation in which NJ Senator Cory Booker co-sponsored as a result
Conducted research and summarized news articles and press releases on different policy matters

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Student Servant Leader, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, November 2012 May 2016
Taught and broke down complex information into easy to digest language to both large and small groups
of underclassmen students
Spoke in large group (about 30 students) and small group (about 8-10 students) settings to promote the
vision and mission of the organization
Planned different outreach events and mobilized 6 students in taking part and assisting in the events
Journalist Contributor, CONJSports.com, August 2015 - December 2015
Developed strong journalistic skills through interviewing athletes and publishing stories
Written and published feature stories and game summaries in a deadline-driven environment
Vice-President of Pi Alpha Sigma, Political Honor Society, April 2016 - May 2016
Elected by peers to serve as the first Vice-President of Pi Alpha Sigma in 7 years
Met with the President and faculty advisor to revive the society, as well as brainstorm and implement
different ideas for the club going forward
Planned and co-led a meeting at the end of the school year
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 213, Achieved on November 10, 2011
Planned and led a service project consisting of a total of 100 hours
Mobilized and led 20 scouts in preparing and presenting 60 emergency kits for senior citizens