Fatima Dakroub

3440 Eastham Road | Dearborn, MI 48120 | (313) 289-0401 | fatima.dakroub@wayne.edu

Objective
First year college student majoring in political science with a focus in public policy analysis, and a
minor in Arabic. I am committed to strengthening tolerance and understanding for the social,
economic, and cultural diversity present in the Metropolitan Detroit area.

Skills and Abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office
American Red Cross CPR/AED and first aid certified
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English and Arabic

Education
Fordson High School, Dearborn MI
High school diploma | June 2016
Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI
22 dual enrollment credits | September 2014-Present
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Bachelors of Arts | May 2020

Political Science (Honors) Major, Arabic Minor

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Volunteer and Work Experience

8/2014 - 6/2016
Youth Social Justice Policy Fellow, Speaker, Advocate for Institutional Change |
University of Michigan | 500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Facilitated and encouraged inter-identity dialogues
Challenged discrimination and strengthened social justice among Detroits Metropolitan
youth
Co-wrote policy resolution adopted by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission promoting
social justice and diversity education
Presented resolution before Michigan Civil Rights Commission and Governor Rick Snyder
Co-wrote and implemented Social Justice class curriculum in Dearborn Public High
Schools
9/2013 6/2016
Peer Tutor | Fordson High School | 13800 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
Tutored in English, Writing Workshop, and Math

12/2013 2/2016
Assistant Swim Coach| Lowrey Middle School | 6601 Jonothan Street, Dearborn, MI
48126
Lead practices, taught technique
Wrote meet schedules
Mentor to middle school girls

3/2014 5/2016
Oakland University Mentorship Program| Oakman Elementary School | 7545 Chase
Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
Administered grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care Insurance group
Taught elementary students the importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly

4/2014 Present
Lifeguard | Ford Community and Performing Arts Center | 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn,
MI 48120
Employed under City of Dearborn

Teaching water safety and swim lessons to youth, adults, and visually impaired

Mastered rescue and surveillance skills

Servicing pools and managing/maintaining pool chemistry

Assistant supervisor (head-guard)

1/2017 4/2017
Volunteer and Researcher | John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 4646 John
R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
Assisted in PTSD and Dementia therapy for Vietnam War veterans

Interviewed veterans on recounts of the Detroit Riots of 1967 and submitted them to the
Detroit Historical Society

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4/2017-Present
Wayne State University Representative | WSU Street Squad: Marketing and Communications
Student Team | Suite 3100 Academic Administrative Building | 5700 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Welcoming prospective students and community members to Wayne State University

Offer guidance, direction, and information to prospective students and the community.

Provide campus knowledge and refer prospective students and community members to
the appropriate source for answers

Network with prospective students and community members at events and activities

Attend focus group meetings, staff meetings, and designated trainings

4/2017-Present
Volunteer | Michigan Veterans Foundation | 4626 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208
Soup kitchen: cooking and serving food to homeless war veterans
Cleaning duties and stocking food pantry

Awards & Acknowledgements

Lifeguard of the month at Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (November, 2015)

Wayne State University Distinguished Scholarship

Wayne State University Scholars Day Award (highest honor)

Arab American Committee Endowed Scholarship (private Honors College scholarship)

Dean's List: Fall 2016