Clariza Kristina Adao

Clariza Kristina Adao is an experienced professional in education and content creation, currently serving as a Humanities Learning Specialist and Paraprofessional at Gary Comer Middle School since August 2021. As a Creator at Odyssey since June 2018, Clariza produced engaging content that significantly increased college engagement, attracting over 5,800 article views through effective self-marketing. Previous experience includes roles at City Year as an AmeriCorps Member, a Data Science Intern at Conagra Brands, and an Economic Justice Beat Editor for Free Spirit Media, where Clariza enhanced online readership. Clariza also worked as a Writer/Editorial Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, managing email marketing campaigns, and held leadership roles as a Student Supervisor and an Event Planning Intern at Step Up nonprofit, contributing to significant fundraising efforts. Clariza holds a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Special Education from Relay Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.