ISABEL BECERRA
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
Eloquent student with a strong background in community growth and plenty of practice with communication. Strong work ethic and proficiency in working in varied settings. In-depth knowledge of cultural diversity coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply an array of hard skills and organizational capacity in numerous environments. Developed aptitude for genuine engagement and willingness to expand my knowledge. Multilingual... Fluent in English and Spanish, offering solid comprehension of cultural range as well as expanding all abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Volunteer
Cuidando Los Niños
Albuquerque, NM
09.2022 - Current
- Los Niños Classroom facilitating and helping with young kids
- Ages ranging from 6 months to 6 years old.
Child Care, Private Tutor
Friends, Neighbors
Albuquerque, NM
01.2018 - Current
- I have been hired by numerous families as private tutor / baby-sitter
- Worked with kids ages 2-11 in all subject areas including reading, writing, play-time, problem-solving, nutrition and even naptime/ bedtime.
Artist
Working Classroom
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017 - Current
- Participated in frequent workshops and internships offered there, these opportunities consisted of presentations and proposals, classes/ courses and a variety projects like murals and collaborative art pieces
- Worked with multiple mediums and styles of art while divulging in diverse and enriching experiences
- Learned to express myself and effectively convey important messages through art.
Summer Program Assistant
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
Albuquerque, NM
07.2022 - 08.2022
- A summer program for children k-3rd grade
- During this summer adventure I accompanied these kids to weekly activities at places like Explora, Civic Plaza, and other fun summer activities
- During my time in a signing environment I picked up a lot of sign language
- I learned a lot about the deaf and hard of hearing community while simultaneously learning about the wonders of working with children.
Intern
Generation Justice Journalism Fellowship
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized understanding of social equity to navigate local media use in order to create work that engaged the community and extended the narrative shift mission at Generation Justice
- Worked alongside senior team members by attended daily work meetings via zoom
- Kept track of my own hours and turned in daily summaries of what I completed
- Developed connections with community leaders through participating and conducting interviews.
Youth Producer
Generation Justice
KUNM
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Was trained in various roles fundamental to radio production including; multi-media practice, weekly radio broadcasting, radio engineering, both live and pre-recorded interviews, and script writing
- Attended marches, workshops, and rallies with Generation Justice all of which added to the social unity and equity building environment.
Studio Artist
Artist For Humanity
Massachusetts South Boston
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Was mentored and encouraged by other artists, improved my interpersonal skills as well as my artistic abilities by staying open to critique in a very creative and safe atmosphere
- Trained in various art mediums
- Took advantage of work-display and selling opportunities given to me by
- Artists for Humanity after the completion of each piece while building connections with local artists in South Boston.
Intern
Voces Writing Institute, National Hispanic Cultural Center
National Hispanic Cultural Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
- An 8-week writing institute that consisted of workshops and activities dedicated to creating/ polishing writing pieces
- Was mentored by various writers, artists and activists from our community
- Made a portfolio of individual and collaborative projects that were displayed and performed at the end of the summer
- This included a mural, personal collection of poems/monologues, and activity based art production
- Participated in weekly adventures in the community; my favorite was reading poems to the elderly at the Barelas Senior Center.
Education
Online Dual Credit Course : Psychology -
Central New Mexico Community College
05.2022
Online Dual Credit Course : Philosophy - undefined
Central New Mexico Community College
04.2022
Online Dual Credit Course : LatinX Music Studies - undefined
University of New Mexico
05.2021
Online Dual Credit Course : Spanish Language And Literature - undefined
Central New Mexico Community College
12.2020
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities and problem solving
- Diligent, Independent
- Cordial; able to communicate in and navigate different environments
- Passion-oriented; very dedicated
- Thorough understanding of the importance of genuine impactful work
Timeline
Classroom Volunteer
Cuidando Los Niños
09.2022 - Current
Summer Program Assistant
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Generation Justice Journalism Fellowship
06.2021 - 08.2021
Studio Artist
Artist For Humanity
11.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Voces Writing Institute, National Hispanic Cultural Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Child Care, Private Tutor
Friends, Neighbors
01.2018 - Current
Artist
Working Classroom
01.2017 - Current
Youth Producer
Generation Justice
01.2017 - 06.2020
Online Dual Credit Course : Psychology -
Central New Mexico Community College
Online Dual Credit Course : Philosophy - undefined
Central New Mexico Community College
Online Dual Credit Course : LatinX Music Studies - undefined
University of New Mexico
Online Dual Credit Course : Spanish Language And Literature - undefined
Central New Mexico Community College