Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer

Maria Pena

Redford,MI

Summary

Dynamic volunteer with a proven track record at Advocates for Mental Health of MI, excelling in community engagement and collaboration, as well in other Mental health awareness events in Leveraging strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, I successfully advocated for mental health awareness and fostered partnerships with nonprofits, enhancing community bonds and delivering impactful services. Fluent in Spanish, I adapt effectively to diverse environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Advocates for Mental Helth of MI Young, Rachel Cuschieri-Murray
03.2022 - Current
  • Attend to special events with Michigan Representatives, to advocate for Mental Health in my district as well around my area.
  • Advocate for Mental Health awareness in my community.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
  • Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Volunteer

Cruz Clinic, Orlando Villegas
04.2020 - Current
  • Attend to special events to advocate for Mental Health in different district.
  • Advocate for Mental Health awareness in my community.
  • Parent support. Engage in dialogue with other parents and caregivers of family members with a psychiatric illness.
  • Communicated with parents about support groups and resources available.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
  • Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Teacher's Assistant

Academy of the Americas
09.2007 - 12.2007
  • Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.

Tutor

Duvall Elementary School
09.2006 - 12.2006
  • Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities.
  • Implemented play-based and other relaxed activities to help students incorporate new vocabulary with confidence.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to supplement traditional teaching methods, creating engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
  • Established positive classroom environments that encouraged open communication and mutual respect between students.
  • Managed an after-school Spanish club, cultivating a passion for language learning among participants through engaging activities and projects.
  • Contributed to the development of a culturally rich curriculum, fostering an appreciation for global perspectives among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote real-life application of Spanish language skills, enhancing cultural understanding among participants.
  • Created customized Spanish lessons based around learning style, language level and current progress objectives of each student.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
04-2011

Associate of Arts - Pre-secondary Education

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
05-2008

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Community engagement
  • Data entry
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • Receptionist, Kimco Services - 2007-2011
  • Spanish tutor, Duvall Elementary School- Sep to Dec 2006
  • Teacher Assistant, Academy of the Americas- Sep to Dec 2007
  • Volunteer, Advocates for Mental Health of MI Young 2022- Current
  • Parent Support, Cruz Clinic, 2020-Current


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Volunteer

Advocates for Mental Helth of MI Young, Rachel Cuschieri-Murray
03.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Cruz Clinic, Orlando Villegas
04.2020 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Academy of the Americas
09.2007 - 12.2007

Tutor

Duvall Elementary School
09.2006 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

University of Michigan, Dearborn

Associate of Arts - Pre-secondary Education

Henry Ford College

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