Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Jonathan  Peña

Jonathan Peña

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Friendly admissions specialist looking to boost enrollment and student retention by facilitating application and admissions processes. Eager to contribute to the continuation of the mission and values of the university via a dedication to the support of students and adherence to the policies of the university.

Work History

Admissions Specialist

LABI College
La Puente, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
  • Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
  • Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants in undergraduate program.
  • Led tours of facility for potential clients and families to highlight features and benefits of membership.
  • Developed and maintained business relationships with referring agencies to increase business opportunities.
  • Reviewed and verified data on all submitted documentation
  • Completed admissions duties with timeliness and accuracy.
  • Communicated with students to explain application process and answer questions.
  • Interviewed potential students in person and by phone before potential acceptance.
  • Tracked student attendance, participation and performance.

Teacher's Assistant

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Implementing the teacher's lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
  • Supporting each child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development
  • Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
  • Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies as directed by the teacher to meet individual student needs
  • Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts
  • Maintaining communication with parents, staff, and faculty regarding the progress of students
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Front Office/Administrative Assistant

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Answer the phone and welcome visitors.
  • Schedule appointments and keep track of calendars.
  • Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings.
  • Collate and distribute mail.
  • Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence.
  • Create and edit documents ranging from letters to reports and instructional materials.
  • Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical.

Administrative Assistant/Assistant Office Manager

CENTRO EVANGELISTICO FUENTES DE AGUA VIVA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
  • I created detailed expense reports.
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization, and upkeep.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
    opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors, and interview candidates.
    helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office.
  • Organized all new hires, security, and temporary paperwork.
    maintained a clean reception area, including the lounge and associated areas.

Teacher's Aide And Care Giver

Culver City Christian School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • I assisted teachers ranging from Pre-K to 5th grade.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • I taught an average of 12 students per class.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported them to parents.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
    relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
    graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.

Spanish Teacher

Culver City Christian School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Developed a program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through the integration of creative role-playing exercises.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing basic computer program technologies.
  • Cultivated meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest.

Musician

Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - Current
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Performed in over 300 shows.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining social media presence.
  • Planned and organized concerts and programs for churches.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Accompanied morning worship services on drums as part of worship teams.
  • Taught private drum lessons to students five and up.
  • Studied intensively with professional drum and marching band instructors to develop performance and teaching skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Latin American Bible Institute
La Puente, CA
06.2023

Associate of Arts - Ministry and Leadership

Cottonwood College
Los Alamitos, CA
06.2019

High School Diploma -

George Washington Preparatory High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Student Mentoring
  • Campus Tours
  • Enrollment Management
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • College Recruiting
  • Student Records Maintenance
  • Educational Problem Identification
  • Scholarship Applications
  • Enrollment Assistance
  • Counseling Services

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Admissions Specialist

LABI College
05.2022 - 08.2022

Teacher's Assistant

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
09.2018 - 06.2022

Front Office/Administrative Assistant

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
09.2017 - 06.2018

Musician

Freelance
01.2016 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Assistant Office Manager

CENTRO EVANGELISTICO FUENTES DE AGUA VIVA
09.2015 - 07.2017

Teacher's Aide And Care Giver

Culver City Christian School
01.2015 - 03.2016

Spanish Teacher

Culver City Christian School
01.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Latin American Bible Institute

Associate of Arts - Ministry and Leadership

Cottonwood College

High School Diploma -

George Washington Preparatory High School