Maria Ramirez López
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychology Student with over seven years of experience in classroom settings and working with young children and families. With more than ten years of volunteer experience serving the South LA communities. Eager to serve Latinx and underserved communities. Focused on providing compassionate and effective services in Spanish, English, or bilingually. Dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being through culturally sensitive practices within non-profit settings. Skilled in building strong professional relationships. Committed to advocating for underserved populations and enhancing access to quality mental health care. Eager to contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting diverse communities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Volunteer
Iglesia El Buen Pastor
Los Angeles, CA
06.2008 - Current
- Organized community events and activities for disadvantaged youth.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts for various charities.
- Volunteered at soup kitchens during holidays, assisting with meal preparation and distribution.
- Led educational seminars on topics related to nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention.
- Organized donation drives collecting items such as books, toys, clothes and furniture for those in need.
- Provided mentorship to at-risk youth, offering guidance, support, and educational assistance.
- Led teams of volunteers in diverse projects, fostering teamwork and effective collaboration.
- Coordinated community clean-up initiatives, leading groups of volunteers to ensure efficient waste removal and recycling.
- Instilled values to help young people make ethical and moral choices.
- Participated in cultural exchange programs, enhancing community diversity awareness and inclusion.
- Delivered meals and essential supplies to elderly and vulnerable populations, ensuring their safety and comfort.
Volunteer
Project Ropa Non-Profit
Gardena, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Primary Kinder-prep Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions USC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Conduct age-appropriate activities based on the creative curriculum
- Create Lesson plan and activities
- Send daily reports and pictures to parents through the school Application
- Conduct parent-Teacher Conferences
- Communicate with parents about daily activities
- Maintain classroom clean and free from any hazardous
- Attend meetings and professional development training.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Lead Teacher
USC HEAD START PRESCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Conduct age-appropriate activities based on the creative curriculum
- Lesson plan
- Write anecdotes for each individual child based on their progress reports
- DRDP’s
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Conduct parent-Teacher Conferences
- Communicate with parents about daily activities
- Maintain classroom clean and free from any hazardous
- Write Referrals for children with learning disabilities
- Attend meetings for children with referrals.
Education
Bachelor OF ART PSYCHOLOGY -
CAL STATE LA
12.2021
M.A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - Clinical Psychology
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Irvine, CAASSOCIATE OF ARTS -BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE -
LATTC
06.2019
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -CHILD DEV. -
LATTC
06.2018
Skills
- Mission Implementation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Community Engagement
- Documentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Child development knowledge
- Conflict Mediation
- Multicultural Competence
- Bilingual
- Computer Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Active Listening
- Safety Procedures
- Positive Attitude
- Intercultural Communication
- Ethical Awareness
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Community Service
- Fast Learner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Project Ropa Non-Profit
03.2024 - Current
Primary Kinder-prep Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions USC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Teacher
USC HEAD START PRESCHOOL
01.2018 - 01.2023
Community Service Volunteer
Iglesia El Buen Pastor
06.2008 - Current
Bachelor OF ART PSYCHOLOGY -
CAL STATE LA
M.A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - Clinical Psychology
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE -
LATTC
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -CHILD DEV. -
LATTC
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