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Isabella Cortez

Salinas,CA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented student with experience at Gonzaga University, excelling in lesson plan development and workshop management. Proven ability to foster positive environments through strong interpersonal skills and effective time management. Adept at organizing materials and enhancing educational experiences, while also demonstrating proficiency in computer skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science in Action! Biology Assistant

Gonzaga Univeristy
08.2024 - Current


  • Provided feedback and new topics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade lesson plans
  • Assembled materials and kits each week for classroom activities
  • Managed two 1 hour long workshops on Tuesday afternoon/evening to prepare student groups for the lesson plan that they would be teaching.
  • Packaged Crates with materials needed for each class lesson plan
  • Took attendance/rollcall for each group
  • Made dinner reservation for end of the year employee dinner
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Babysitter

Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current
  • Played games, baked, made arts and crafts, took trips to the park with kids.
  • Communicated patiently and kindly with children during energetic outbursts
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Made meals and prepped snacks for extracurricular activities
  • Helped assist with hygiene care for toddlers

Cancer Pathways Health Educator and Intern

Cancer Pathways
07.2023 - 09.2024


  • Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding at Unity in the Community Celebration at Riverfront Park
  • Reserved study rooms on campus for bi-weekly meetings to plan events
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
  • Organized Healthy Girl Workshop event to empower young women to take care of their bodies, while educating them about cancer prevention.
  • Served as a Camp Sparkle Adult Counselor for children impacted by Cancer.

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Dealt with patients through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Anthropologie Sales Associate

URBN
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organized racks, folded clothing, and moved out new product onto the floor to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built enthusiastic and friendly relationships with customers to promote a positive shopping experience.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by price and security tagging
  • Managed transactions, returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered phone calls and customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers during their fitting room experience to bring back new merchandise or sizes to try on.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Gonzaga University
Spokane
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Salinas High School
Salinas, CA
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School
Salinas, CA
12-2018

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Photo Editing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data entry
  • File and record keeping
  • Efficient in Excel
  • Event planning

Certification

  • National Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Healthcare Certification Organization

Interests

Since coming to college, I have picked up hiking as well as visiting different lakes and rivers when the weather is nice to take photos of the scenery I have been fortunate enough to explore popular trails in the Spokane area and even gone camping on a few occasions

Additionally, I enjoy frequently going to the gym to decompress and try out new workout classes offered at our school fitness center

Timeline

Science in Action! Biology Assistant

Gonzaga Univeristy
08.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
06.2024 - 07.2024

Cancer Pathways Health Educator and Intern

Cancer Pathways
07.2023 - 09.2024

Babysitter

Self-Employed
09.2021 - Current

Anthropologie Sales Associate

URBN
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Gonzaga University

High School Diploma -

Salinas High School

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame High School
Isabella Cortez