Amanda Ochu

About Me

I am a versatile Sociology major at Rice University interested in pursuing a part or full-time position related to writing/media, education, or non-profit work.

Location

Pflugerville, TX
Austin, TX
Education
    Rice University
    August 2016 - May 2022
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Sociology
    coursework
    Interpersonal Communication
    Business Communications
    Leading in Organizations
    Argumentation and Debate
    Qualitative Research Methods
    Communication Law
    Public Speaking
    Sociology of Mental Health
    Sociology of Gender
    Sociology of the Family
    Social Theory
Work Experience
    4.0 GPA, LLC
    Writer and Social Media Manager (Remote)
    Houston, TX, United States of America
    May 2019 - September 2019
    company
    4.0 GPA, LLC
    title
    Writer and Social Media Manager (Remote)
    overview
    • Regularly posted college and career readiness advice across 4.0 GPA's social media platforms • Wrote articles and blog posts related to college and career readiness for online publication • Edited and revised newsletters and other documents as assigned
    Bari Lyman of Meet to Marry, LLC
    Virtual Assistant (Remote)
    June 2017 - August 2017
    Pizza Hut/Yum! Brands
    LEAD SERVER/CASHIER
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    June 2015 - August 2016
    Ready, Set, Teach!
    student teacher
    Pflugerville, TX, United States, 78691
    September 2014 - May 2016
Fun Fact

I have a typing speed of 70 words per minute.

Passion

My passions include writing and editing, helping others achieve their goals, as well as work that's related to gun violence prevention, mental health awareness, and decreasing educational inequality.

Skills
Addressing ConcernsCreative WritingEditingFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, WordPress and WixMicrosoft Office, Writing, Communication skillsNote Taking Operate well under pressure Organization SkillsPreziSelf-directed LearningVersatile WriterWeeblyWorking With Children
Gigs / Freelance
    CollegeXpress
    Student Contributor (Remote)
    January 2017 - May 2017
Volunteer
    Kumon North America, Inc.
    June 2012 - August 2012
Leadership
    National Society Of Leadership and Success
    Chapter President and Founder
    September 2019 - March 2020
    Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
    Community Coordinator
    August 2019 - April 2020
    University Interscholastic League
    Spelling Team Captain
    January 2015 - April 2016
Hobbies
Blogging
Creative Writing
Web Surfing
Listening to Music