Dedicated Peer Assisted Learning Specialist with expertise in tutoring assistance, individual instruction, and supplemental material creation. Committed to enhancing student understanding and success through tailored support and engaging learning aids.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Specialist)
Santa Rosa Junior College (Avanzando Program)
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2025 - 05.2026
ANAT 1
Designed supplemental course materials and supported implementation.
Provided subject matter expertise on lecture and lab material
Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials and content to facilitate learning of SLOs (Student Learning Objectives)
Developed five simulated laboratory exams with keys to correspond to unit lab exams in order to prepare students for timed, rotating station environment of lab exams with relevant laboratory unit materials, and formatted questions to mimic potential questions and wording seen on lab exams
Developed three practice lecture exams with corresponding keys to mimic formatting of unit lecture exams and modified exams each semester to accommodate for material that was skipped over or not covered in a semester
Created supplemental learning aids for histology dense units from pictures from histology slides in lab as well as pictures taken from SRJC Biology department (with permission) to give early, repeated exposure to histology dense units such as the reproductive and digestive system
Answered individual emails and messages through Canvas regarding specific student questions on course materials
PHYSIO 58
Lead small student tutoring sessions to go over topics that were most confusing to students
Answered individual emails and messages through Canvas regarding specific student questions on course materials
Lead exam review sessions with students based on instructors published study guide for the unit
Assisted instructor with grading lab assignments
Suggested additional lab activities and visuals that would assist in helping students grasp more difficult concepts, such as the Na+/K+ ATPase pump
Teacher’s Assistant
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2024 - 12.2024
ANAT 1
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work, such as rough drafts for potential short written answer test questions and essay style long written answers.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups in lab to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
08-2027
Skills
Tutoring assistance
Canvas familiarity
Teacher support
Individual instruction
Mentoring
Supplemental material creation
Microsoft PowerPoint/ Google Slides Familiarity
Timeline
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Specialist)
Santa Rosa Junior College (Avanzando Program)
01.2025 - 05.2026
Teacher’s Assistant
Santa Rosa Junior College
06.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Exercise Science Concentration)