Jayla Areza Email & Phone Number

Burien, Washington, United States

• Advises 11th & 12th grade students at Highline High School with post-secondary education planning; focus on 2 & 4 year college preparatory work• Holds two workshops, classroom presentations, and 10+ 1:1s weekly to discuss pathways and resources available to students (e.g., college search and fit, admission factors, personal statement review, financial aid, resume support)• Applies targeted universalism approach to reach students with lowest rate of graduation and college enrollment (focal group: bilingual students), cumulatively outreaching 40%+ of the student body• Develops relationships with students, program partners, and district staff to collaborate and optimize event outcomes• Organizes two annual field trips to colleges/programs to immerse students in different cultures

• Planned, executed, and oversaw curricula for the Y’s Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) programs for grades K-5 at Wilder, Einstein, Audubon, Horace Mann, and Ben Rush Elementary School, supervising up to 55 students and Y Leads and Instructors at once (Primary sites: Wilder and Einstein Elementary)• Supported youth development by promoting a holistic outlook of socio-emotional learning, self-exploration, empowerment, and discovery, and non-traditional learning, using STEM, Career-Connected Learning, Arts, Literacy, Education, and Diversity & Global Learning (SCALED Learning) Curriculum• Developed and maintained relations between families, youth, and schools, meeting students where they are at and serving as a long-term mentor to build a welcoming and safe community for all

• Supported traditionally underserved students in post-secondary education planning in Highline High School's College & Career Center• Directly connected with 11-12th graders regarding financial aid completion and personal statements within the college, scholarship, internship, and job application processes• Developed and oversaw facilitation of center workshops for 20+ students, ensuring that meetings run smoothly (e.g., 9th-10th grade workshops and financial aid nights)• Independently created and shared promotional content for upcoming events and student resources via Canva, Instagram, and in-person

• Created, organized, edited, and planned posts for the Instagram and Facebook to be cohesive• Coordinated with the Creative Director & Recruitment Chairs to promote optimal content and engagement

• Planned End of the Year Banquet throughout the school year to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of all members of the sorority• Acted as point of contact with venue and caterer to prepare for the event day• Facilitated and emceed event of over 100+ guests

• Created, oversaw, and promoted recruitment week events with 50+ attendees via Zoom• Assigned various tasks to Social Media Chairs, Historians, and members of the organization to create a welcoming and accessible environment for interested parties

• Conducted onboarding sessions and documented confidential data for 100+ participants in Project SMS study via Zoom, REDCap, and Microsoft Office• Led improvement of participant retention for Ecological Momentary Assessments by directly contacting clients to troubleshoot and support on a case-by-case basis• Co-led and trained new RAs on lab protocols and general and specific tasks, updating contact handbooks and finalizing codebooks by fixing response items and options

• Tended to customers by waiting tables and packaging to-go orders, providing the optimal guest experience• Managed store front and handled monetary transactions

• Managed and monitored front desk to welcome families and guests, scheduling appointments and room reservations and attending to the phone and emails at the Experimental Education Unit• Maintained and organized stock of mailing system and art room on a daily basis

• Prepared all student curriculum materials for future classes and filed incoming and outgoing work• Welcomed students and families, directing guests and answered questions in-person and over the phone• Oversaw intake of monthly payments and scheduling appointments with parents, students, and instructor

• Verified, sorted, and logged students' grades into the center's database using Microsoft Excel

• Taught students ages 4-10 reading and math curriculum in 30 minute and 1 hour intervals• Graded and filed students' assessments and homework and problem solved to help them understand the question and correct answer

B.A. Psychology & Sociology, Minor In Education, Learning, And Society

Activities and Societies: Manāna Inc. (Branch Founder & Leader), Chi Sigma Alpha (2021-2022 Social Media Chair, Winter 2022 Rush Chair.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: UNICEF Club (President & Secretary), Environmental Club (Public Relations Officer), Relay for Life (Team Captain)