Escape the Ordinary - Experiences

08/2017 – 05/2020

UW-Platteville • International Orientation Leader

Tasked with welcoming international students and running orientation
Aided support in transitions between various cultures
Interact with them throughout the semester to check on overall progress and adjustments to assure the students are reaching their full potential
Fostered relationships with students from different cultural backgrounds and created lifelong relationships
Gained tremendous amounts of knowledge and perspective on global issues and how it corresponds to events in the USA

09/2016 – 03/2017

St. Francis de Sales Church • Religious Education Aid

Taught religious beliefs, stories, and traditions to 8^th graders
Allowed students to pursue their own faith, while providing support and guidance when needed for a wide variety of topics like family, friends, school, and personal issues
Encouraged independent and group learning in a nonjudgmental place

09/2020 - 12/2020

High School Science Tutor • Volunteer Tutor

Tutored high school students via Zoom or Microsoft Teams in various disciplines of science
Encouraged and supported students with classroom material for them to become independent learners
Tutored students in a personal setting and taught them tools to allow for growth in the classroom and personal lives

01/2018 - 05/2018

Circle K Initiative • Volunteer Tutor

Created and implemented a variety of engaging lesson plans in Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and English
Interacted and encouraged students in a physical setting by organizing and instructing group activities to promote healthy wellbeing
Fostered meaningful relationships and safe environment for students

08/2017 - 12/2017

Individual Tutor in Seville, Spain • English Tutor

Tutored an individual Spanish student in speaking and writing English, understanding American customs, and keeping informed with America’s current news and events
Implemented numerous learning techniques, conversational opportunities, and adapting to different cultural teaching practices
Planned and supervised numerous outings that incorporated English traditions and exposure such as historical museums, art galleries, and American concerts and musicals

09/2018 - 3/2019

Southwestern Community Schools • 3rd/4th Grade Girls' Basketball Coach

Provided guidance, structure, and leadership in practices, team bonding activities, and games
Demonstrated positive sportsmanship, striving for goals, patience, and team collaboration by having team huddles and reflections during practices, time outs, and after games
Developed individualized leadership and teaching techniques for each player based on personal needs
Created a fun, safe, and encouraging environment for players
Advanced healthy and supportive relationships with players, parents, and the community

09/2017 - 12/2017

Spanish American Institute of International Education • Seville, Spain

Pioneering Abroad Scholarship - Completed a presentation on education abroad and spoke in multiple events (Pioneer Experience Fair, guest speaker for clubs, Education Abroad Spotlight)
Lived with a local host family, immersed in a completely Spanish-spoken environment, and attended classes in Spanish, and travelled through Europe
Learned how to read, listen, and speak Spanish fluently, more conversational now

02/2018- present

Texas Roadhouse • Server

Assisted and served guests in making menu choices, supplied adequate food and beverage, and addressed any concerns
Worked independently and within a team to meet restaurant’s need
Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service to ensure guest satisfaction, and consistently adhered to quality standards

08/2016- 05/2020

UW-Platteville • Peer Advisor • Tour Guide

Mentored incoming students to the university by providing a welcoming and interactive setting while helping them with tasks and aiding them with information to set up their first semester of college as a successful one
Created strong, supportive, and fun relationships with mentees in ordered for them to feel comfortable and excited to begin college
Introduced realistic college expectations and answered questions to best help support the students
Worked cohesively and communicated with other mentors to ensure new student registration flowed smoothly.

Environmental Science and Conservation

Weather and Climate

Environmental Law

Environmental Conservation

Geographical Information Systems

Social and Environmental Justice

Geomorphology

Planet Earth

Physical Geology

Broadfield Science

Physics

Astronomy

Ecology and Evolution

Unity of Life

Diversity of Life

General Chemistry

Education

Educational Media Theory and Applications

Ethnic and Gender Equity in Education

Human Growth and Development

Introduction to Inclusion

Key Concepts and Characteristics

Teaching Science for Middle/High Schoolers

Teaching Transecents

Advising, Interaction, and Communication

Reading in the Content Area

Working with Families

Spanish

Culturally exposed and fluent

Can speak, listen, and write at a proficient level

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