Gizelle Verduzco
Artesia,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a rich background in support services and educational mentorship. Excelled in project management and public speaking, enhancing community engagement and promoting cultural competency. Proven track record in implementing effective programs and activities, leveraging fluency in Spanish and proficiency in American Sign Language to foster inclusive environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In-House Support Services Provider
In-House Support Services
Corona, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored medication schedules and administered medications as needed.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of resident to follow up on appointments.
- Accompanied resident to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance, companionship, and interpreting services.
- Organized recreational activities to stimulate physical and mental well-being of the resident.
Life Enrichment Partner
Artesia Christian Home
Artesia
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced resident socialization by implementing fun, educational, and family-oriented activities.
- Provided individualized programs and activities for residents who are unable to participate in group settings.
- Educated families about behaviors linked to different stages of dementia.
- Assisted in feeding, ambulating, and cleaning residents.
Collaborator
Generaciones en Acción
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Established an art exhibition that highlighted young Latine talent and facilitated networking opportunities in East LA.
- Conducted seminars in Spanish addressing challenges faced by young Latinas and their educational significance.
- Elevated organization's digital appeal, leading to increased interest from prospective interns.
Speech and Language Pathologist Paraeducator
ABC Unified School District
Norwalk, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with students in various capacities, including administering speech therapy for several communicative disorders.
- Assembled and prepared materials for sessions.
- Distributed and trained parents, students, and staff on alternative and augmentative communication devices (ex: Proloquo2go, TobiiDynavox, LAMP, etc.).
Supplemental Instruction Mentor
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Includes all responsibilities of SI Leader detailed below.
- Plan and lead weekly trainings for SI Leaders to provide professional development opportunities and improve leadership performance.
- Serve as liaison between SI Leaders and SI Coordinators and the SI Program and the overall campus community.
- Acclimate new SI Leaders into the student teaching position, providing support and cultivating community amongst the mentor cohort.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Held appointment-based individual office hours with students to clarify content presented in lecture and SI to improve exam and quiz performance.
- Planned and facilitated hands-on learning activities to promote course material mastery in Psychobiology.
- Participated in bimonthly professional development training to cultivate soft skills applicable to an engaging students in and outside of the classroom.
Student Representative
49er Foundation
Long Beach , CA
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Actively promotes philanthropy for the advancement of California State University, Long Beach.
- Member of the Finance and Investment Committee- makes recommendations regarding budget, risk management, investments, and endowment spending policies for the University.
- Participates in meetings with the purpose of increasing and encouraging alumni community engagement to advocate for the University.
Health Scholar
COPE Health Scholars
Long Beach, CA
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Completed rounds on floors and assisted with basic patient care such as feeding, changing, and taking vital signs; practicing cultural awareness and sensitivity in the process.
- Utilizing customer service skills with patients to meet hospital standards and codes.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment used during exams or treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2022
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Pre-Medical
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Activity Research and Implementation
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in American Sign Language
- Cultural Competency
- Experienced with Microsoft and Google Applications
- Compassionate caregiving
Timeline
In-House Support Services Provider
In-House Support Services
12.2024 - Current
Life Enrichment Partner
Artesia Christian Home
06.2023 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist Paraeducator
ABC Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Supplemental Instruction Mentor
California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 12.2022
Collaborator
Generaciones en Acción
06.2022 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Leader
California State University, Long Beach
08.2021 - 12.2022
Student Representative
49er Foundation
05.2021 - 12.2022
Health Scholar
COPE Health Scholars
10.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Long Beach
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Pre-Medical
California State University, Fullerton
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