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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I create supportive learning environments where students can develop their language skills in both Spanish and English.I plan and implement lessons that are designed to promote language acquisition and proficiency, as well as academic content knowledge.I provide instruction using a variety of teaching techniques and strategies, such as visual aids, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning.I assess student progress, monitor student achievement and adjust instruction as necessary to ensure that students are making progress toward language proficiency and academic goals.I work collaboratively with other teachers, school administrators and parents to ensure that the program is effective, meets the needs of all students and provides opportunities for students to develop cultural competence and appreciation for different cultures.

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

As an experienced English educator, I collaborated with other teachers to design effective course materials using innovative strategies tailored specifically to improving English skills for students based in Latin America. With CCL, I taught various courses to adult learners including business English and test preparation.In my capacity as Product Marketing Specialist, I expanded company’s online visibility through managing social media presence, including using Instagram and Facebook to design and promote educative material and course promotions.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

I played an integral part in providing business professionals and government officials with language interpretation services, where I consistently met 100% organizational goals in individual performance in client engagement.When faced with communication challenges, I routinely utilized my bi-lingual skills to ensure accurate service for Spanish-speaking clients and understand the challenges that communication barriers represent.In each interaction I provided a welcoming and positive telephonic environment, given the increase in demand due to COVID-19.

Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia

In two years at IH Bogotá, I accumulated over 1800+ hours of teaching general and business English, from beginner to advanced, as well as delivering workshop/training classes for other English teachers. I am experienced in teaching test preparation courses and mock exams for IELTS, Cambridge Exams, and TEA (Test of English for Aviation).During my tenure I created course tests and testing materials based on Cambridge format and administered placement tests to identify language proficiency using the CEFR standard. I also assisted with the administration of the CELTA program, including candidate interviews and selection for IH Bogotá's CELTA courses. In December 2018 I was awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the Director of Studies.

Hayward, Ca

As Management Analyst for the Finance Department, I played an integral leadership role in the development of the City-wide Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and the General Fund Ten-Year Forecast. As the primary contact for Departments, I led initiatives to improve the budget communication process establishing quarterly budget meetings with department analysts, assisting departments in identifying budget improvements, and providing a more customer-focused communication process through improved budget submittal forms and financial system training sessions. In addition to the above duties, I provided research and recommendations for developing a City-wide Grants Management Policy, as well as a foundation for the City's establishment of Performance-Based budgeting by proposing strategies for working with departments to establish and strengthen their key performance indicators and metrics.As the project lead, I successfully launched the internal roll-out of the Hayward's first cloud-based platform for segmenting and visualizing financial data. Utilizing the OpenGov online data analytics tool I created specialized reports for each department and uploaded and managed the financial data on the site. I also organized and led workshop presentations and training sessions for Department Heads and key staff members, soliciting feedback through internal surveys and providing troubleshooting assistance.

San Francisco Bay Area

As a Credit Analyst, I utilized Earnest's financial models to evaluate an applicant's credit, income, tax returns, assets and determine credit worthiness and loan repayment potential. I gained expertise in providing Credit Officers recommendations for appropriate loan scoring through performing risk analyses involving several key variables such as market conditions, competitiveness of rates, and applicant credit risk based off personal debt ratios, cash flow, liquidity and transaction history.Additionally, I provided customers a high quality and intimate service experience through written communication on adverse underwriting decisions, loan proposals, underwriting requirements, application status and requests for further clarification regarding their financial information.Beyond my role as a Credit Analyst, I worked with a small group of underwriters to perform a quality control audit of the Earnests internal underwriting process. Through our audit, we successfully developed procedural recommendations to the Credit Management team that sought to diminish the loan processing time, reduce analyst oversight and duplication of efforts to effectively streamline the application workflow and increase output.

City Of Fremont, Ca

Community Development:Advanced Fremont's placemaking efforts through facilitation of community events and activities, grant procurement and administration, and outreach with community organizations and other stakeholders. This position gave me the opportunity to employ my technical writing, interdepartmental communication, fiscal analysis, policy research skills to collaborate with multiple City departments on municipal codes revisions, administrative regulations updates, and special event fee changes. Financial/Budgetary Analysis:I supervised the departmental operating budgets for the City Manager's Office, City Clerk and Council, and proposed annual budget recommendations on behalf of each department. I provided research and analysis on development initiatives, drafting staff reports with recommendations. Additionally, I oversaw the City's Downtown Development Public Works budget, forecasting of project expenses, reviewing project delivery methods and developing construction escalation costs. Project Management:I enhanced my project management skills through my work as the City's Project Lead for the Warm Springs Last Mile Transit Program Feasibility Study and the Downtown Fremont Farmers' Market. As Project Lead for each initiative, I took on the responsibility for: - Drafting Requests for Proposals, evaluating and awarding services - Writing and Preparing Contracts for Service - Facilitating project meetings, communication with Consultant and external stakeholders - Oversee project budget, invoicing

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Supervision of EmployeesAs a Service Corps Community Coordinator I supervised 25 Graduate Student Fellows in their placements with public sector community partners. My several duties included planning and implement orientation events and professional development seminars, conducting Fellow evaluations, and monitoring Fellow work hours at their placements. I also advised Fellows in work-related issues, and communicated sensitive information to the Director of Graduate Student Services. Program Development/CoordinationDuring my tenure, I served as an ambassador of the program to the both the Bloomington and Monroe County Community. I researched and assessed new community partner organizations and evaluated current community partners for quality of placement, as well as managed day-to-day operations and provided strategic direction for the program. Prior to my transition I assisted with the recruitment and screening of potential Fellows, collaborated on updating the Services Corps web page and developed guidelines for a program-wide evaluation study.

Maryland Heights, Mo

Financial Analysis/ForecastingAs the Administrative and Finance Intern, I created the 5-Year Budget Forecast for the City's general fund and presented my projections to the City Council. Additionally, I conducted an analysis of the City’s parks and stormwater sales tax revenue, which included an examination of historical sales trends by industry and current economic conditions, and resulted in a forecast of future sales tax revenue performance.Other Projects and Assignments - Assisting with the development of performance measures for the Public Works and Parks Departments - Drafting a procedures and responsibilities manual for the Court Administrator's Office - Completing an audit of the City's employee Salary Report to ensure consistency with the established payment plan - Collaborating with other interns to plan and host the Annual City of Maryland Heights Employee Barbecue

Bloomington, Indiana

In my capacity as a Grants Coordinator, I have created successful written proposals for grants and fund development opportunities, while managing an active grant budget of $148,000 and growing. I monitored program budgets, administered report deadlines to staff and drafted and submitted program evaluations to fund grantors. Additionally, I updated and streamlined the organizational structure of the Club’s grant recording and administration practices. My work was essential to the development of program-related funding, as well as maintaining a constructive and fruitful relationship with community and state-wide grantors.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

As a Customer Service Representative, I exercised professional customer service, handling monetary transactions and conducting inventory. I also assisted with the placement and re-stocking of merchandise as well as merchandise advertising strategies, and maintained the cleanliness and customer-friendly appearance of the front-end of the store.Throughout my tenure at Fred Meyer, I demonstrated reliability with money and ability to respond to the needs of customers in a timely, proficient manner.

Olympia, Wa

In my time as a Legislative Intern during the 2010 legislative session, I directly engaged voters as a non-partisan delegate for four State Representatives and mediated constituent issues through contact with public agencies. I also had the opportunity to research and track legislation, as well as participate in policy meetings and compose a culminating research report at the end of the session.The experience allowed me to gain exposure to the delicate concerns of public service and further develop my conflict resolution skills.

Bellingham, Washington

As an volunteer Investigative Intern, I conducted interviews with clients and witnesses, gathered on-site evidence, as well as documented and reported critical, often sensitive, information for criminal cases. I also had the opportunity to negotiate dispute resolutions between citizens as an alternative to sentencing. Through my volunteer work, I continuously engaged in outreach with several diverse communities within the Bellingham and Whatcom County areaMy experience has led to a very strong interest in the implementation of restorative justice.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Finance Administration, Economic Development

Activities and Societies: SPEA Public Finance AssociationAs a first year MPA student at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics And Political Science, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma SigmaEver since my introduction to the political science and economics undergraduate programs.