Deziray Huesgen Hernandez
Mesa,Az
Summary
Third-year college student pursuing dual associate degrees in psychology and business with certificates in human resource management and organizational leadership. Demonstrated exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills through diverse roles as an FYE student ambassador, habilitation provider, receptionist, tutor, and volunteer. Experienced in working with individuals with disabilities and managing administrative responsibilities and fostering student engagement. Fluent in English and Spanish with intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). Recognized with multiple academic honors and scholarships, showcasing a strong work ethic, dedication to service, and a passion for inclusive support and mentorship. Fully bilingual, striving to be trilingual.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elite Community Services. LLC
05.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Habilitation Vendor (DDD)
- Personalized In-Home Support: Provided dedicated one-to-one habilitation services to my deaf brother with autism, focusing on improving communication, socialization, gross and fine motor skills, cognition, and adaptive behavior.
- Skill Development: Designed and implemented individualized activities to help my brother achieve specific developmental goals, using a variety of techniques tailored to his unique needs and abilities.
- Family Collaboration: Worked closely with my family to set and refine goals, select appropriate strategies, coordinate services, and actively participate in the home program, ensuring a cohesive and supportive approach.
- Paraprofessional Expertise: Using my training and personal experience to adapt habilitation techniques effectively, fostering significant improvements in my brother’s skills and behaviors.
- Habilitation Vendor (DDD)
Self-employed
L & S Construction AZ.LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Provide commercial cleaning services at various client locations, including medical offices, restaurants, and kitchen environments.
- Maintained sanitation by disinfecting patient rooms, employee areas, manager offices, desks, and common areas.
- Managed waste removal and restocking of paper products and supplies.
- Cleaned windows, vacuumed floors, and mopped hard surfaces to ensure a hygienic and presentable environment.
- Delivered detailed deep cleaning for restaurant spaces, including lobby, dining areas, bathrooms, and kitchens.
- Used professional equipment, including a wet/dry vacuum and floor scrubber, to remove grease and debris from commercial kitchen floors.
- Currently responsible for daily cleaning operations at a breakfast restaurant, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.
AVID Tutor at Kino JR. High
Mesa Public Schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provide academic support to junior high students in all subjects.
- Develop relational capacity with the students to understand the students' needs.
- Provide a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Build relationship capacity to best support students.
- Supporting teachers by grading assignment.
Admin Support/Front Desk Receptionist
Mesa Community College
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Created and maintained Google Sheets to track office inventory and organize student data.
- Supported event planning by brainstorming ideas, preparing materials, and coordinating logistics.
- Operated high-volume copying and scanning tasks through MCC’s centralized copier center.
- Designed and posted ambassador profiles on the student bulletin board to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Greeted and guided students to appropriate campus resources, including the Learning Enhancement Center and tutoring services.
- Referred students to academic departments, support services, and staff based on their inquiries.
FYE Student Ambassador
Mesa Community College
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Organized and Participated in Events: Assisted in planning FYEP activities and attended all program events, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Communication and Mentorship: Maintained regular communication with FYEP students through text, group messaging, calls, and in-person meetings to remind them of upcoming events, presentations, and study groups.
- Role Model and Peer Mentor: Served as a role model and peer mentor for a designated group of FYEP students, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first-year experience.
- Provided Timely Updates: Reported on student participation and needs to FSS staff, ensuring appropriate support and resources were provided.
- I got the opportunity to represent Mesa Community College’s Foundations of student success at the student success conference!
Deafinitely Communicating
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Deaf Camp (Volunteer)
- Volunteered 20 hours at a day-deaf camp for children aged 5-7, providing support and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assisted a diverse group of children, including those with cochlear implants, hearing aids, autism, and other special needs.
- Utilized American Sign Language (ASL) skills to communicate effectively and inclusively, enhancing my proficiency in ASL.
- Collaborated with camp director and speech pathologist Germaine Graham, observing and learning effective classroom management and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Facilitated activities and crafts, helping engage children with varying hearing and communication abilities.
- Deaf Camp (Volunteer)
Volunteer
Desert Heritage Church
06.2022 - 07.2022
- During the summer of 2022, I volunteered to help my church by cleaning and organizing the office and filing past-paid bills and important papers.
- I also collaborated with others to provide various Sunday school activity ideas for member children.
Education
B.S - Strategic Leadership with an emphasis in Transformational leadership and culture
Northern Arizona University
Mesa05.2026
AA - Science, Emphasis in Business
Mesa Community College
07.2025
AA - Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Mesa Community College
12.2024
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
01.2023
Skills
- Strong Written Communication
- Organizational & Planning Skills
- Public Speaking & Representation
- Professionalism & Work Ethic
- Technology Skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Cultural competence
- Microsoft Word
- Decision-making
References
- Melissa Carpenter, 480-586-4455, Former Director of Foundations of Student Success
- Rod Golden, 480-266-4520, Sociology professor at MCC
- Nina Johnston, 480-227-0801, Mentor since 2021
- Allie Marino, 480-215-2836, ASL professor at MCC
- Arleigh Crispin, 480-612-7955, AVID teacher at Kino Jr High
Awards
- 2022, Most Improved Orchestra Member, Westwood High School
- 2023, Homa and Irene Wood Scholar, $20,000
- 2023, President Honors Program, fall 2023-spring 2025
- 2023, Olga E. Nowlin Scholarship Fund Award, $1,000 per semester, $5,000 total
- 2023, Ingebritson Family Scholarship, $3,125
- 2024, Arizona Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, $750
- 2025, MCC President Honor’s List
Timeline
AVID Tutor at Kino JR. High
Mesa Public Schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
Admin Support/Front Desk Receptionist
Mesa Community College
11.2024 - 05.2025
FYE Student Ambassador
Mesa Community College
07.2024 - 05.2025
Deafinitely Communicating
06.2024 - 06.2024
Elite Community Services. LLC
05.2024 - Current
Self-employed
L & S Construction AZ.LLC
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Desert Heritage Church
06.2022 - 07.2022
B.S - Strategic Leadership with an emphasis in Transformational leadership and culture
Northern Arizona University
AA - Science, Emphasis in Business
Mesa Community College
AA - Arts, Emphasis in Psychology
Mesa Community College
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School