Kristy A. Cordero
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced educational professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives for the enrollment management division at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Has worked many years serving diverse student groups. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Catalyst Education & Career Pathways
Portland, United States
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Taught youth who were incarcerated essential math skills needed to get a high school diploma in the state of OR.
- Tutored in other alternative High Schools and Title I schools helping students in math, reading and writing skills
Phone Banker
Wells Fargo
Beaverton, Oregon
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Helped customers complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems
- Completed transactions for customers and capitalized on opportunities to cross-sell products and services.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Personal Tutor/In-Home Instructor
Self Employed Services
Portland, United States
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Before COVID-19, I provided in-home education services to students to special education students as well as students who needed additional support
Tutor/Reader for the Blind
Oregon Commission For The Blind
Portland , OR
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Helped first-time college student by reading slides/instructions in the classroom and assisted the same student in the home for homework assignments
Classroom Assistant for the Visually Impaired
Portland State University
Portland, OR
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted blind and visually impaired college students in and out of the classroom at Portland State University
- Advocated on the behalf of students when college staff were not accommodating
- Attended weekly meetings about how to best serve students with disabilitiess
Ronald McNair Research Methods Teacher
Ronald McNair Program
Philadelphia, PA
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Mentored diverse students admitted into the 2 Ronald McNair Program.
- I taught quantitative research methods and helped students, in the process of gathering data, create and present research at a professional symposium
- Communicated frequently with students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Research Assistant
Work Study-Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2008 - 12.2011
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed quantitative analyses using excel and spss
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Presented research at more than 10 professional symposiums including the Society for Neuroscience
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Authored peer-reviewed articles in academic journals in the field of psychology and neuroscience
- Mentored younger lab staff in experimental design and procedures
- Created lab related protocols and procedures to provide a safe and efficient workspace
Research Associate
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Placed orders and maintained lab related spending spreadsheets
Behavioral Neuroscience Doctoral Student
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Portland, OR
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed and performed experiments investigating the genetic predisposition to alcoholism and substance abuse
- Identified and resolved problems relating to quantitative research
- I was well organized and capable of setting and meeting deadlines for various phases of the research
- I acquired new skills as required
- I maintained frequent and regular contact with supervisors and peer-colleagues,
- I authored a peer-reviewed paper in an academic journal in the field
Patron Services Sales Representative
Portland Opera
Portland, OR
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Greeted customers and helped with ticket-related questions, selections and purchases.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and become year-round ticket holders
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Sold tickets both in person and over the phone
High School Teacher
Native American Youth And Family Center
Portland, OR
08.2017 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans meant to inspire BIPOC and other underrepresented voices in the classroom
- Experience with culturally responsive pedagogical practices as well as trauma-informed teaching practices
- Experience with multicultural practices in academic advising
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Provided a safe and comforting learning environment for all
- 'Made connections with a number of community partners that benefited the curriculum
Education
M.S -
Kansas State University
2015
B.S - Neuroscience, Psychology
Temple University
2013
Skills
- Mentoring youth in education and career advancement
- Working with diverse student groups including: students with disabilities, LGBT youth, homeless youth, American Indian & Alaskan Native Youth, youth who are incarcerated and teen parents
- Academic Advising practices for multicultural youth
- Developing an academic curriculum designed to encourage BIPOC youth
- Creating physical space welcoming to diverse student groups
- Collaborating with outside partners and building partnerships to better serve diverse communities
- Public Speaking and professional presentation skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Zoom and online learning platforms
- Internal and external communication skills
- Basic knowledge and understanding of core academic advising principles as well as the administrational duties needed for a successful academic department
Accomplishments
- Awarded McNair Scholar Fellowship in 2010
- Earned Best Undergraduate Researcher of Phi;adelphia in 2010
- Earned the Society for Neuroscience's Neuroscience's Neuroscience Scholar Fellowship in 2012
- Earned Oregon Health & Science's Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s Annual Promising
Scholar award in 2012
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Awarded the Society for Neuroscience’s Neuroscience Scholar Fellowship International Fellowship OHSU’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s Annual Promising Scholar Recipient
Timeline
High School Teacher
Native American Youth And Family Center
08.2017 - Current
Tutor
Catalyst Education & Career Pathways
07.2016 - 07.2017
Tutor/Reader for the Blind
Oregon Commission For The Blind
05.2015 - 10.2015
Personal Tutor/In-Home Instructor
Self Employed Services
10.2014 - 09.2017
Classroom Assistant for the Visually Impaired
Portland State University
10.2014 - 10.2015
Phone Banker
Wells Fargo
06.2014 - 09.2014
Patron Services Sales Representative
Portland Opera
08.2013 - 04.2014
Behavioral Neuroscience Doctoral Student
Oregon Health & Sciences University
07.2012 - 05.2013
Ronald McNair Research Methods Teacher
Ronald McNair Program
05.2012 - 07.2012
Research Associate
Temple University
12.2011 - 05.2012
Research Assistant
Work Study-Temple University
05.2008 - 12.2011
M.S -
Kansas State University
B.S - Neuroscience, Psychology
Temple University
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