Stella Fields

(828)-337-3855 | stellafields01@gmail.com | stellafields@ufl.edu | Gainesville, FL | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellafields/

 

Education                                                                                                                                                        May 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL                                                   

Minor: Environmental Justice and Policy

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Internships/Fellowships

Investigative Intern at the Public Defenders Office of the 8th Circuit                                             Aug 2022-Dec 2022

Gainesville, FL

• Contact and create rapport with clients to obtain case specific information

• Visit county jail and review court files and documents with clients

• Observe court hearings and assist investigators with document obtainment and organization

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Teach for America Ignite Fellow                                                                                                   Feb 2022-Apr 2022

San Antonio, TX (Remote)

• Spent 3 hours a week remotely teaching 3rd grade Reading at an at-risk school

• Interacted directly with students and their teachers, created lesson plans, and established an engaging learning environment. 

• Evaluate student performance regularly to ensure they progress from a 1st grade reading level to a 3rd grade reading level by the end of the semester

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Leadership Experiences

Overall of Personnel, March of Dimes Collegiate Council                                                      Dec 2021-Nov 2022 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 

• Member of the Executive Council for the University of Florida March of Dimes chapter

• Recruited staff members for the organization and ensured reputable membership retention  

• Conducted interviews and elected staff members based on organizations expectations and values 

• Organized and facilitated engaging staff meetings and training to ensure high levels of staff engagement

• Spent several hours a month advertising on campus and working alongside marketing department in order to promote the goals of the organization

Membership Vice President, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority                                                            Nov 2021-Nov 2022

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL    

• Member of the Executive Council for the University of Florida Gamma Phi Beta chapter

• Lead a group of 250 women through a spring and fall recruitment process involving over 2,000 women

• Worked with budgets of over $26,000  in order to plan, create, and facilitate recruitment events

• Created and facilitated workshops regarding effective ways to recruit new members under collegiate recruitment guidelines 

• Organized and led meetings of various capacities including meetings with chapter advisors from around the country, meetings with up to 250 chapter women, as well as 1:1 progress meetings with members of my department. 

Director of Marketing, March of Dimes Collegiate Council                                                     Jan 2021-Dec 2021

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Promoted the goals of this organization on various social media platforms and around campus

• Collaborated with various other departments of the organization to create graphics and designs that promoted their events 

• Use several different virtual programs to create unique and engaging designs

Assistant Membership Vice President, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority                                           Nov 2020-Nov 2021

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Worked directly underneath the Membership Vice President to manage the meeting and workshop calendar

• Facilitated communication between Membership Vice President and their advisors to ensure timely completion of all tasks

• Assisted with recruitment planning and managing of recruitment budgets 

• Used Excel spreadsheets to monitor active participation among members as well as growth of the chapter 

 

Volunteer Experience

Department of Juvenile Justice                                                                                                     Jan 2022-Apr 2022

Gainesville, FL

• Creating materials that aim to educate juveniles on warning signs of human trafficking and sexual assault

• Reimagined PREA video content in order to make them more inclusive and engaging for juveniles

Girls on the Run                                                                                                                                Jan 2022-Apr 2022

Countryside Christian School, Gainesville, FL

• Volunteered 3 hours a week at an elementary school coaching a running program for female students 

• Taught lessons that are focused on life skills such as communication, collaboration, and confidence

Child Advocacy Center                                                                                                                   Feb 2021-Apr 2021

Gainesville, FL    

• Volunteeredr 2-6 hours a week working with children who have been sexually abused

• Dedicated time with children prior to meeting with their therapist as well as engaging with the families of the children

• Engaged in facility maintenance including ensuring that all areas of the waiting rooms, donation closets, and conference rooms were organized and sanitary

Teachers Assistant, Terwilliger Elementary School                                                                    Oct 2019-Dec 2019

Terwilliger Elementary School, Gainesville, FL                                                   

• Teachers assistant in Kindergarten classroom teaching math and English to children with ADHD and other learning disabilities

• Facilitated lesson plans, quizzes, and exams to up to 10 students per day. 

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