Brandy Ledesma Email and Phone Number

- Responsible for initiating and overseeing the start of two new programs at our facility; Masters Swim Club and PST/Dive School Prep Course. Working with management, coordinated outreach and communication of programs inauguration through media campaigns/facility announcements.- Provide private lessons to active duty service members and their families. Perform all Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor responsibilities.- American Red Cross Certifications: Lifeguarding, CPR & First Aid, Water Safety Instructor.

• Supported ISS’ 2021 Summer Camp programming as a Camp Counselor. Organized and supervised activities for children ages 4yrs-13yrs. Collaborated with peers to schedule crafts, field trips, water day, etc.• Grade 5 co-teacher, implemented curriculum and offered differentiated content based on student level/need in Math and Language lessons.• Learning Support Teacher; provided weekly support to students needing extra assistance, i.e. language literacy, subject support, EAL.• Assistant Librarian; implemented new genre-based organizational systems based on IB Units of Inquiry. Cataloged and maintained school database.• Supported PYP and MYP grade levels; taught small groups, organized materials, substituted classes (Grades K -10).• Creative Director of Middle Years school play "Jackies and The Beanstalk" ; Director of Chess Club

•Advised part-time and full-time adult students from diverse backgrounds with program and course selection. Utilized student’s prior work experience to create academic plans that aid in their career growth.•Assisted with planning campus quarterly goals; with a focus on retention and recruitment.•Monitored and outreached students when necessary based on attendance, intervene with early at risk students, and assist students to achieve academic success by utilizing university resources. •Addressed and resolved student problems through research, collaboration, and follow up by phone, email and text.•Ensured accuracy and completeness of student payment plans by monitoring student accounts and communicating with students to resolve outstanding balances.•Implemented strategies to manage quarterly collection and debt expenses.

• Provide academic services to low-income, first generation high school students from diverse backgrounds at San Bernardino High School and PAL Charter Academy – San Bernardino Campus.• Provide academic services to students by conducting academic needs assessments, coordinate core subject instruction and tutoring, provide college preparation course advising, assist in college and financial aid applications, and increase student’s financial literacy through bi-weekly workshops; and other support services on a group and individual basis.• Develop and implement academic year programming in compliance with federal guidelines as outlined in grant; organize and budget college visits, cultural events, and service-learning activities for Upward Bound students.• Maintain a positive working relationship among PAL Charter Academy, San Bernardino High School, and community partners.

•Supervised associates in sales and operation of the cash register / POS system. Coordinated weekly schedules to ensure proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.•Performed daily opening and closing store duties, including counting cash drawers and depositing money. Prepared visual displays, including floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, and signage placement.•Ensured prompt resolution of customer concerns.•Trained and assisted sales associates with product fulfillment and meeting sales goals.

•Operated cash register / POS system, remained current on policies regarding payments, coupon acceptance, returns and exchanges.•Met sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to customers; recommended merchandise selections based on customer needs or desires.•Maintained standards in merchandise handling, product fulfillment, presentation, and loss prevention.

• Developed programing and facilitated training in student conduct, ethics and sportsmanship for both Junior Varsity and Varsity players.• Organized water polo game schedule and swim team meets. Assisted with planning fundraising goals for season. • Coordinated daily practice for 30-90 students ages 14-18yrs, Grades 9-12.• Communicated regularly with program stakeholders (i.e. high school and community members) concerning recruitment and budget of program.

•Developed practices for swimmers in 8 yrs and under group both in the water and on land.•Communicated regularly with parents and swimmers about stroke development and swimmers overall progress.

• Assisted with organizing swim meets and practices for 80-97 students ages 11-13yrs.• Coached students to their first Northern Colorado Aquatic Conference Title for 2017 Varsity season.• American Heart Association Certification in: CPR, AED & First Aid (Valid till 08/2019).

• Recognized and planned for patients who were physically disabled, cognitively disabled, chronically ill, and terminally ill. • Assisted patients and their families with community resources and referrals to ensure a discharge plan that included appropriate continued care.• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support the patient's expressed discharge goals.

• Researched legislation and assisted with administrative duties for Colorado State Senator John Kefalas.• Organized stakeholder meetings and community engagement events to achieve bi-partisan collaboration.• Created bill summaries, talking points and fact sheets on topics including: state funded preschool, charter school mill levies and early child care tax breaks.

• Provided culturally competent support counseling to low-income and homeless individuals.• Supplied crisis intervention and substance abuse services for 20-30 individuals within the community.• Assisted with weekly needle-exchange LIGHT program activities and aided in the creation of the program’s database.• Served as an assistant community liaison between surrounding organizations.

• Employed and worked within the West Virginia University's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.• Served as student coordinated WVU’s Student Diversity Ambassador program.• Assisted in event planning for several campus wide diversity initiatives (ex. Diversity Week).• Founding member of WVU’s first Latino/Hispanic organization (Culturas), and served on the advisory committee for WVU’s Hispanic Heritage Month in 2015.

McNair Scholars Program• Collaborated with researchers to prepare study results for publication and presentation.• Developed instruments and techniques for research projects within the Social Psychology Department at West Virginia University.• Prepared and presented: Disgust Sensitivity, Prejudice, and Stereotypes: A Mediation Model, Faculty Mentor: Dr. Natalie Shook.Research Assistant - Psychology Department - West Virginia University• Collected data using eye tracking equipment (Tobii) and Heart Rate Monitors.• Analyzed data using SPSS statistical software.• Presented and discussed research results in weekly lab meeting. • Administered Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (K-BIT) and California Verbal Learning Task (CVLT) to research participants.

• Taught swim lessons for children ranging from 3-14yrs, including a "Mommy and Me" course.• Organized lesson plans and report cards for classes ranging with 6-8 students.• Met with parents frequently to discuss their child's progress.

• Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in facility. • Acted immediately and appropriately to insure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until emergency medical services arrived.

• Maintained water polo and swim team's equipment on pool deck.• Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in facility. • Acted immediately and appropriately to insure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until emergency medical services arrived.