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Marcela Gagnon

Harrisonburg,Virginia

Summary

Undergraduate student pursuing a medical career, looking to gain experience, apply and augment skills in a medical-related field. To learn and grow to better provide for the community as a future medical student and individual.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

PALS Program
04.2023 - Current
  • Gained in-depth understanding of Down Syndrome and diseases less common at home
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols
  • Dealt with non-verbal individuals suffering from down-syndrome

Tutor

James Madison University Learning Centers
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure. Identified lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study, to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
  • Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2025

Skills

  • Educational Outreach
  • Data Evaluation
  • Student Advocacy
  • Academic Advice and Counseling
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Share Study Skills
  • Instructing
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Disability care
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Raising Funds

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

PALS Program
04.2023 - Current

Tutor

James Madison University Learning Centers
08.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University

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