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Arcelia Guerrero

Chicago,IL

Summary

Five years experience as a energetic substitute teacher and college mentor committed to encouraging intellectual, social, and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities. Currently an Admissions Associate with 19 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing the admissions process at Lab. Dedicated to continuous improvement in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Admissions Associate

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
07.2014 - Current
  • Responsible for organizing and storing data.
  • Script writing in FileMaker Pro to generate customized reports.
  • Retrieve, analyze, digest, and report on data.
  • Research, compile, and analyze data for statistical reports.
  • Create Excel spreadsheets, generate material for analysis, and present their findings to more senior colleagues.
  • Manage database files for admission applicants for preschool through 12th grade.
  • Collaborate with team leadership and other key stakeholders on key editing and production decisions.
  • Develop and implement office procedures and policies.
  • Coordinate visits for student applicants and tours for applicant families.
  • Collaborate with the executive director and assistant directors to organize and execute campus yield events.
  • Serve as an ambassador and point of contact for the school at various school sponsored and external events related to admissions.
  • Train and supervise the department’s support staff.
  • Interpreter/translator for Spanish-speaking applicant families.

Project Assistant

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
09.2009 - 06.2014
  • Managed the day-to-day admissions processes.
  • Researched, compiled, and analyzed data for report creation.
  • Managed special projects and planned admissions events.
  • Corresponded with applicant families regarding the application process.
  • Managed calendar for the Executive Director and Associate Director.
  • Scheduled appointments, student visits, and tours with faculty and applicant families.

Receptionist

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
08.2006 - 09.2009
  • Coordinated and distributed admission information to prospective families.
  • Performed various receptionist and clerical duties.
  • Uploaded admissions inquiry forms.

Teacher Assistant

The Ancona School
08.2005 - 09.2006
  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with complex subjects.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
  • Developed, prepared, and used various teaching aids.
  • Communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.

Assistant Teacher

Ed Solutions
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
  • Worked with the Chicago Public Schools principals in planning after-school curriculum.
  • Assisted the head teacher with developing the curriculum.
  • Developed and prepared various teaching aids.
  • Assisted students with lesson assignments to present and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Delegated tasks to volunteers.

Job Placement Associate/Mentor

Harold Washington College
08.2002 - 08.2004
  • Arranged on campus career seminars and interviews between employers and students.
  • Prepared statistical reports through Excel.
  • Supervised work-study students.
  • Encouraged students in educational and career planning workshops.
  • Provided career development/job placement services for students, graduates and the community.

Education

Master of Liberal Arts - Humanities, Arts and Sciences

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Organization Behavior

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Associates of General Studies - undefined

Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Publisher) PC computer and Mac computers
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • GEMS/ePayment
  • FileMaker Pro - Trained, skilled to understand how to retrieve, analyze, digest, and report on data Writing site code, integrating back-end systems, and providing technical assistance
  • Dedoose (research database)
  • GoToMeeting (video conference software)
  • Google Docs (PC and MAC)
  • Wufoo, Survey Monkey (survey instrument), Doodle Poll, Bookeo (online booking)
  • Social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • Workday (used to search employee status)

Languages

Bilingual - English and Spanish

Affiliations

  • Member, Alumni Association Northwestern Alumni Association
  • LANU Member, Latino Alumni Northwestern University-mentor to new incoming students
  • Member of Alumni Society, Latino Leaders
  • Parent Association, The Laboratory Schools, Mentor to new families

Timeline

Admissions Associate

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
07.2014 - Current

Project Assistant

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
09.2009 - 06.2014

Receptionist

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
08.2006 - 09.2009

Teacher Assistant

The Ancona School
08.2005 - 09.2006

Assistant Teacher

Ed Solutions
09.2003 - 08.2005

Job Placement Associate/Mentor

Harold Washington College
08.2002 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Science - Organization Behavior

Northwestern University

Associates of General Studies - undefined

Harold Washington College

Master of Liberal Arts - Humanities, Arts and Sciences

University of Chicago

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