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Christian Contreras
West Covina,US
Summary
Hardworking college student who wants to pursue a master's degree and a career in Higher Education after graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor's degree in Communication. Full-time student who works three jobs and maintains a 3.58 GPA.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
College Corps Fellow at Dorris Dann Kids Campus
Office Of The Governor, State Of California
Sep.2023 - Current
- Works with an assigned group of students.
- Helps students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Acts as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor to students.
- Tutors children and assists them with their homework.
- Expands children’s learning through computers, athletics, arts, etc.
- Assists with snack distribution to the children at the center.
- Has a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for students.
- Establishes authority and connections through leadership.
- Uses appropriate standard English language, in writing and in speech.
- Performs non-teaching classroom tasks.
- Serves as a positive role model for students.
- Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with children, co-workers, and parents.
- Creates a love for students and learning.
- Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
- Maintains integrity in all his dealings with the community; is respectful, thoughtful, honest, and fair.
- Follows established procedures in an emergency.
Writing Center Tutor
The Learning Resource Center at Cal Poly Pomona
Sep.2023 - Current
- Collaborates with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provides homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Uses personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Develops student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Motivates students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Tutors diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Works closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Motivates students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Staff Writer
The Poly Post
Pomona, CA
Feb.2023 - Jan.2024
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Captured and edited audio, video, and photographs to provide multimedia content to enhance stories.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
Server
Islands Fine Burgers And Drinks
Jun.2021 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication - Emphasis in Multimedia Journalism
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
La Puente, CA05.2020
Skills
- Willing to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Decision Making
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Creative and Innovative
- Team Building Leadership
- Sound Judgment
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Hard Working
- Dedicated
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Google Docs, Slides, Sheets
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop
Certification
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS ORIENTATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING CERTIFICATE:
https://app.nsls.org/web/public/social/share/badge/F77RTDYB5f68vPguUTSmF2
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE:
https://app.nsls.org/members/public/verifiable-credentials/badge/HH6bRPNWSQU2fvXssmugnm
Software
Timeline
College Corps Fellow at Dorris Dann Kids Campus
Office Of The Governor, State Of California
Sep.2023 - Current
Writing Center Tutor
The Learning Resource Center at Cal Poly Pomona
Sep.2023 - Current
Staff Writer
The Poly Post
Feb.2023 - Jan.2024
Server
Islands Fine Burgers And Drinks
Jun.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication - Emphasis in Multimedia Journalism
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
High School Diploma -
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
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