ANA MARIA RIOS
First generation Social Work student at Florida International University with an Associate in Arts degree in Psychology and a strong background and passion for community service and student support. Experienced in engaging with diverse communities through internships, work studies, tutoring, and volunteer work. Developed leadership and teamwork abilities through active participation in various service-based organizations. Committed to gaining hands-on experience in social work to advocate for and empower individuals and communities.
Work History
Store Associate
- I perform various duties, including customer service (as a server and cashier), maintaining order and cleanliness in display areas, organizing shelves, and periodically restocking inventory.
- Additionally, I manage store communications and administration, ensuring that licenses and municipal requirements are always up to date.
MDC Student Life Department Student Assisstant
- Provided assistance to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and organized and maintained records related to campus activities, orientation sessions, student services, and benefits.
- Collaborated with the Student Government Association (SGA) on the planning, coordination, and preparation of materials for campus events, student and local elections, volunteer activities, and student engagement programs.
- Organized off-campus community events and awareness walks for the Student Life department; managed the reception area and communication with other campus departments; and oversaw the maintenance of storage areas and supplies, thereby supporting the department's daily operations.
Intern: Teacher Assiant and ESOL Interpreter
- Facilitated group work by collaborating with middle school Spanish-speaking students in the ESOL program, assisting them with both individual assignments and interactions with their peers.
- Helped organize materials and activities, as well as grade and guide the work of middle school students.
- Organized and maintained student files and attendance records, in addition to archiving lesson plans.
- These experiences helped me refine my bilingual skills, gain experience working with children, and become familiar with situations involving potential language barriers and the appropriate ways to overcome them.
Online Spanish Tutor
2 Years- Offered support with grammar, vocabulary, online course modules, language practice, and content review to help the middle school student prepare for exams.
- Tailored explanations and activities to the student's learning needs, fostering their interest through examples and texts rooted in Latin culture.
- Structured the tutoring sessions based on information gathered from assignments and communication with the parents.
Intern: Teacher Assistant
4 Years 8 Months- Ensured safety through supervision of outdoor activities, recess, and parent pickup times for elementary school students.
- Facilitated communication between new students facing language barriers, the teacher, and their classmates.
- Worked one-on-one to address students' specific needs and direct small-group work, supervised exam sessions, state testing days, and coordinated reading sessions.
- Provided support for classroom activities and the review of student assignments, assisting with the grading of coursework, exams, art projects, and computer-based activities.
Education
High School Diploma
Achievements
Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction
- Distinguished Scholar
- Merit Designation
summa cum laude graduate
- Ranked in Top 1% of class
- 4 year High School Honor Roll
POSSEE Finalist 2023
Awarded National Education Equity Lab Honor Society Award
Extracurricular Activities
- President | National Honors Society (NHS)
-NHS Tutor | 2022-2024
Provided tutoring to high school students in various core subjects.
- Vice President | Key Club
Outstanding Editor Award & Vice
President Award
-Key Club Service Projects Fundraising Commite Leader | 2021-2024
Manage weekly sales after school to meet goal of funds for service projects.
- President | Book Club | 2023-2024
- Monitor | Girls Educated and Motivated for Sucess (GEMS) | 2022-2024
- Member| Women of Tomorrow Organization (WOT) | 2022-2024
- Member | Rhizome Civic Service Fellowship | 2023-2024
- Member | FIU College Impact Program | 2022-2024
- Member | Upward Bound Program | 2021-2024
Recipient of 15 Academic Awards [Chemistry, Public Speaking, Writing, Robotics]
Associate of Arts - Psychology
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- MDC graduate with honors
- Summer Work Study Program at MDC New Student Service Department | 2022-2024
-Highly interactive work as a student assistant involving the university application process and administrative tasks, as well as ongoing participation in orientation activities and sessions for first-year students.
Extracurricular Activities
- Member | TRIO Student Support Services | 2024-2025
- Member | CLEO Student-led Organization | 2024-2025
- 380+ volunteer hours with MDC Student Life | 2024- 2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
- 84.00 Completed Credits
- 4.000 GPA
- Dean's List | Spring & Summer Semesters, 2026
- CITI Program certification in human subjects research
Extracurricular Activities
- Member | Student Social Work Association | 2026
- Member | ICE Breakers