Sofia Velazquez Email & Phone Number

Edinburg, Tx, Us

As the Chief of Staff at OST Global Solutions, I strategically support the execution of initiatives across the company, aligning with our commitment to innovative solutions and excellence in service delivery. In this role, I act as a critical liaison between senior leadership and various departments, ensuring seamless communication and the successful implementation of strategic goals. My responsibilities include facilitating decision-making processes, optimizing internal operations, and spearheading special projects that drive our strategic agenda forward. With a keen focus on efficiency and effectiveness, I aim to enhance our organizational capabilities and support our leadership in making impactful decisions that propel the company towards its future objectives.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

OST Global Solutions provides consulting and training services in the field of government contracting and proposal development. OST Global Solutions assists businesses in navigating the complex process of securing government contracts and improving their proposal writing techniques.

Serve as a facilitator for the Foundations of Quantitative Analysis course in the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP).- Collaborate with faculty to develop and enhance online course materials and resources.- Make recommendations for improvements to the course structure, content, and learning objectives. - Monitor online discussion forums, respond to student inquiries, and foster an active learning community.- Provide guidance and clarification on course materials, assignments, and R/RStudio.

- Develop engaging and informative educational content for various formatting, including e-learning modules and websites.- Design curriculum-aligned materials that effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.- Develop interactive activities, assessments, and multimedia elements to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.- Demonstrate expertise in incorporating pedagogical strategies and instructional design principles into educational materials. - Align education content with curriculum standards and learning objectives, ensuring material meet educational requirements. - Participate in curriculum development teams, contributing expertise and insights to ensure high-quality content.

Mcallen, Tx

- Develop and execute project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget management, from initiation to completion.- Manage diverse teams, delegate tasks, provide guidance, and resolve conflicts to ensure project objectives are met.- Drive team performance, maintain high-quality standards, and meet project deadlines. - Conduct financial analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage change orders, perform cost estimation and forecasting.- Identify and manage project risks, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle unforeseen issues during project execution.- Effectively convey project updates and information to stakeholders through verbal and written communication.

Cambridge, Ma

- Collaborated with faculty to develop and enhance online course materials and resources.- Made recommendations for improvements to the course structure, content, and learning objectives. - Monitored online discussion forums, responded to student inquiries, and fostered an active learning community.- Provided guidance and clarification on course materials, assignments, and R/RStudio.

Edinburg, Texas, United States

- Planned and delivered high-quality math instruction to students, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources. - Developed and implemented state-aligned curriculum and educational goals, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. - Collected and analyzed data to inform instructional decisions, differentiate instruction, and track student progress.- Supported and mentored math teachers, offering professional development and opportunities for growth.- Consistently rated as a Master Teacher. - Served as the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Coordinator, UIL Mathematics Coach, and UIL Extemporaneous Speaking Coach. - Was a member of the Relay Residency Program, which allowed me to mentor a future teacher for a year, in order to best prepare them for success in their first year of teaching. - Was selected as a member of the Teacher Policy Leadership program for IDEA, which places teachers in opportunities to work towards legislative change to help our scholars/districts.

Houston, Texas Area

Supported the Healthy Eating Active Living program at the UTHealth School of Public Health.- Prepared research materials, including surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides. - Performed data cleaning, coding, and analysis using R.- Applied appropriate statistical techniques, including descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. - Interpreted research findings and contributed to the preparation of research reports and presentations. - Assisted in organizing and facilitation research-related events, workshops, and conferences.

Pharr, Tx

- Planned and delivered high-quality math instruction to students, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources. - Developed and implemented state-aligned curriculum and educational goals, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. - Collected and analyzed data to inform instructional decisions, differentiate instruction, and track student progress.- Supported and mentored math teachers, offering professional development and opportunities for growth.- Served as the UIL Coordinator, Extemporaneous Speaking coach, Mathematics Coach, Math Content Lead, and established a National Junior Honor Society and a National Honor Society chapter for the campus.

- Led student-run help sessions for the Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Economics course- Received a 9.2/10 overall evaluation from students- Served as a consultant to the program supervisor in order to improve the student-run help sessions

Harvard University

- Worked one-on-one with undergraduate students taking the course- Had every single person being tutored score an A- or better in the class

- Collaborated with high school counselors to set up Recruiting Presentations- Presented at 15 different high schools in the Rio Grande Valley area- Learned what skills and qualities elite colleges are looking for in applicants

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Statistics

Master Of Science - Ms, Epidemiology

Attained an MS in Epidemiology. My thesis revolved around identifying cardiovascular disease risk factors in self-identifying lesbians.

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