Alejandra Sofia Martinez Leon
Ellicott City
Summary
Driven linguistics student at University of Maryland Baltimore County aiming to become a Bilingual Speech Pathologist for young children. Focused on enhancing communication skills and promoting child development through innovative strategies. Strong organizational abilities and a solid foundation in arts and humanities support collaborative efforts and knowledge growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Provider
Multiple Families
Howard County
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered consistent care for children ages 1–10, enhancing language development through reading, storytelling, and structured activities in English and Spanish.
- Supported homework and extracurricular activities, strengthening communication and literacy skills in bilingual household environments.
- Supervised daily activities for children of various ages in home environments.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests and needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and daily routines.
Instructional Assistant
Linwood Center
Ellicott City
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitated learning for children with autism and complex communication needs in therapeutic educational setting, enhancing individual engagement.
- Worked alongside speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists to implement individualized communication strategies.
- Applied Waldorf and Montessori approaches to foster language-rich and inclusive learning environments.
- Documented and analyzed student progress to inform and refine team-based intervention planning.
Seasonal Event Staff
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed crowd control, ticketing, and usher operations to facilitate smooth event flow in a busy public venue.
- Assisted with event setup and breakdown at outdoor concert venue.
- Managed guest check-in and ticket scanning during events.
- Provided excellent customer service to attendees and performers.
Outreach Worker
Howard County Library & LUMINUS
Howard County
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Executed bilingual outreach to Latino families at shopping centers, door-to-door, and community events, increasing awareness of available resources.
- Coordinated communication between public health initiatives and underserved communities, enhancing access to critical health information.
- Engaged with community members to promote library programs and services.
- Organized outreach events to connect diverse populations with educational resources.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance community partnerships and outreach efforts.
Summer Institute Volunteer
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Columbia
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated transition activities and small group instruction for over 60 incoming kindergarten students to enhance their readiness for school.
- Organized classroom and computer lab materials while assisting students with daily routines to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Organized educational materials and resources for student use.
- Supported students during recreational activities and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics, Spanish, Intercultural Communications
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
MD05-2026
Skills
- Child care techniques
- Child development
- Waldorf and Montessori philosophies
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Cross-cultural communication
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Volunteer Experience
Summer Institute Volunteer, 06/01/19, 08/31/19, Phelps Luck Elementary School, Columbia, MD, Supported over 60 incoming kindergarten students during transition activities and small group instruction., Prepared classroom and computer lab materials and assisted students with daily routines.
References
Available upon request
Awards
- ESOL Summit Award, 2022
- Founder & President — First LatinX Club, Centennial High School, 2021–2022
- Conexiones Award Assembly “Orgullo Hispano” 2022
- Certificate of Recognition HCPS 32nd Annual Senior Show and Portafolio Development
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Linwood Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
Seasonal Event Staff
Merriweather Post Pavilion
08.2021 - 08.2023
Outreach Worker
Howard County Library & LUMINUS
06.2021 - 08.2021
Summer Institute Volunteer
Phelps Luck Elementary School
06.2019 - 08.2019
Child Care Provider
Multiple Families
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics, Spanish, Intercultural Communications
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)