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Fatimata-Bintu Ofum

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Music
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Anthropology
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Art History
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Child Development
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Fashion
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Crafting
  • Reading
  • Yoga

Reading

  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Young Adult
  • Adult Fiction
  • Literary Fiction
  • Education
  • Social Issues

I read books daily.

Bio

Fatima Ofum is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies with minors in Medical Anthropology and Spanish. Her passion for global equity led her studies, focusing on public health and healing of communities. She plans to center her future on educational equity, using her past experience as a tutor for over 6 years as a springboard for her involvement with children and learning.

Education

American University

Master's degree program

2026 – 2028

Majors:
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2024

Majors:
  • International/Globalization Studies
Minors:
  • Anthropology

Western Guilford High

High School

2017 – 2021

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Career

  • Student Assistant

    International Affairs · Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Reservations Lead (Previously Assistant and Coordinator)

    Events Services · Carolina Union

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Virtual Tutor

    Education · GO Tutor Corps

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Student Tutor

    Education · Guilford County Schools

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2021

  • IGNITE Fellowship Tutor

    Education · Teach for America

    Jan 2023 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
K-12 Teacher
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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