Elsa Gomez
Bristol,CT
Summary
As community health worker, adept at fostering health awareness and providing vital healthcare support within underserved communities. Proven track record of collaborating with healthcare providers and community organizations to address public health concerns. Known for adaptability and reliability, focusing on teamwork and positive health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Epilepsy Foundation of CT
05.2022 - Current
- Create awareness about epilepsy through the Epilepsy Foundation in social events and websites
- Assist people with epilepsy to have access to community resources
- Lead the Umass social group
- Lead the Spanish group
- Spread awareness about epilepsy among the Spanish-speaking community
- Translated flyers into Spanish
- I wrote bilingual letters
- Work at the epilepsy center at Hartford Healthcare
- I wrote a few poems to demonstrate empathy for people with epilepsy
- Attend community events to express awareness about epilepsy
Spanish Tutor
College of Staten Island
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Help college students with their Spanish homework by teaching and translating assignments
- Assist students in preparing to write essays in Spanish and provide helpful feedback and guidance
- Engage in conversations in Spanish with students to help them prepare for oral exams
- Aid students in developing skills for Spanish courses
Work Study
College of Staten Island
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Accelerated Study in Associate Programs
- Performed clerical work for the active office, which included filing, organizing, and shredding
- Helped students at the front desk check to meet with their academic advisor
- Conducted outreach via telephone to students and communicated correspondence with their academic advisor
- Assisted the ASAP team with planning and setting up for major events
- (i.e
- ASAP Graduation, ASAP Spirit Day, etc.)
- Accelerated Study in Associate Programs
City Service Assistant
The Park department and Recreation Center
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Perform maintenance to parking lots, beach, boardwalk, and picnic and recreational areas as required
- Ensure that the park beautification and organization were updated
Day Care Counselor
Jewish Community Center
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervise children when doing exercises and crafts while parents receive ESL courses
Lunchroom Aide
New Jersey Department of Education
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Monitor students during teachers' absence from the classroom and during meal times
Education
Public Health Education
Epilepsy Foundation New England
Lowell, MA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
08.2020
Minor - Disability Studies
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
08.2020
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs -
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
01.2020
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
05.2019
Skills
- Bilingual in English
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Health education
- Oral communication
- Organized and detail oriented
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of of the Epilepsy Foundation in the development of such as Seizures First Aid in Spanish.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Community Health Worker through the Epilepsy Foundation New England
- Licensed Community Health Worker- current through 10.31.2027.
- Public Health 101 Series-Introduction to Epidemiology
- Foundational Training for Public Health AmeriCorps
- Seizure First Aid Ready
- Social Determinant of Health and Health Disparities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Support Group Facilitator Training
- Health Equity & Environmental Justice 101
- Implicit Bias: The Influence of your Unconscious Mind
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Epilepsy Foundation of CT
05.2022 - Current
Spanish Tutor
College of Staten Island
08.2018 - 03.2020
Work Study
College of Staten Island
08.2016 - 08.2018
City Service Assistant
The Park department and Recreation Center
11.2012 - 09.2013
Day Care Counselor
Jewish Community Center
01.2008 - 06.2010
Lunchroom Aide
New Jersey Department of Education
04.2006 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
Minor - Disability Studies
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs -
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
Public Health Education
Epilepsy Foundation New England
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
The City of New York, College of Staten Island
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