Andrea Amado-Fajardo
Provo
Summary
Skilled in metadata management and teamwork, I enhanced catalog accuracy at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and boosted student success rates as a Spanish Instructor at Brigham Young University. Leveraging multilingual proficiency and analytical thinking, I streamlined processes and improved research methodologies, significantly contributing to project and educational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Archive Cataloger
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced catalog accuracy by diligently reviewing and updating item records in the database.
- Streamlined cataloging processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Increased accuracy of catalog entries through meticulous proofreading and editing tasks.
- Developed comprehensive summaries for improved search functionality and user experience.
Spanish Instructor
Brigham Young University
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Assisted in developing departmental goals aligned with university standards, ensuring consistency across all Spanish courses offered at the school level.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with course material, leading to improved comprehension and success rates.
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2022
Skills
- Multilingual proficiency
- Metadata management
- Resource description
- Subject analysis
- Cataloging standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
-Foreign Language Area Studies Scholarship Recipient 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Archive Cataloger
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
05.2024 - Current
Spanish Instructor
Brigham Young University
08.2023 - 04.2024
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Spanish
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University