Marisol Cruz
Glendale,California
Summary
A professional with 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Public Health, Social Services, and Education. I excel in referring individuals to needed community resources while collaborating with coworkers and the community to provide excellent services in person or on digital platforms. I've effectively boosted program enrollment and participation with integrity, strong communication, and a passion for serving others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Language and Culture Assistant
Ministry Of Education Spain
Valencia, Spain
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Helping students improve their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Providing cultural exchange opportunities and dialogue among students in Spanish and English.
- Leading language activities, such as role play, and games.
Compliance Monitor
Monterey County Office of Education
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Gathered vital statistics and data affecting health and family services, and monitored for compliance, completeness, accuracy, and reported findings to staff.
- Maintained full enrollment, monitored student attendance, and provided assistance to staff to maintain required attendance thresholds.
- Processed dozens of applications daily, and kept close contact with prospective clients.
- Leading and engaging staff in recruiting families into our program, as well as planning events for more than 800 participants, year-round.
- Provided classroom coverage when short-staffed.
Covid-19 Surveillance Testing Assistant
Monterey County Office of Education
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Scheduled Covid-19 testing appointments and registered employees for a vaccine platform
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment and followed HIPAA regulations
- Tested over 100 employees biweekly
- Reported and communicated with Health and Wellness Coordinator - Made sure Covid-19 tests were delivered in a timely manner
InterVarsity Campus Staff
CSU, Monterey Bay
01.2018 - 01.2021
- I started a new chapter at CSUMB and recruited students and staff.
- Led students to develop their own leadership and to be impactful, ethical, and inclusive
- Planned events, team meetings, outreach, and collaboration initiatives with other college campuses.
Family and Health Service Specialist
Monterey County Office of Education
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Referred families to community resources for food, housing, utilities, transportation, and child care.
- Monitored food nutrition standards, and health and safety measures within sites.
- Tested children for hearing and vision screenings, and made sure each child had a physical and dental exam.
- Provided family support plans, attendance plans, health, and allergy plans as needed.
- Collaborated with coordinators, teachers, family service advocates, parents, and the community.
- Implemented a dental health project for Seaside and Salinas families.
Covered California Health Educator
USC Rossier School of Education
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Outreached to college students and their families about Covered California health coverage opportunities and eligibility
- Organized a variety of outreach and education activities through classroom presentations, information sessions, and tabling in high-trafficked areas
Cross Cultural Program Leader
International Turkish Student Center
Izmir, Turkey
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Worked with college students to gain a global understanding of culture, ethnicity, nationality, and religious lines.
- Organized events while planning English and cultural lessons.
Education
B.A - Collaborative Health and Human Services
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2018
A.A - Social Behavioral Sciences and Humanities
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA05.2015
Skills
- First Aid/ CPR
- Basic Medical Terminology
- Lesson plan development
- Event planning
- Staff supervision
- Student management
- Recruitment events
- Building rapport
- Research
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Child development
- Outreach initiatives
- Community engagement
- Reporting requirements
- Compliance procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Documentation reviews
Awards
- CSUMB's Ethnic Studies Research Award Winner, Research work titled: (Filipino Americans: A health profile addressing health disparities and the effects of U.S assimilation, racism and discrimination), 05/18
- CSUMB Dean's list, 09/15 - 05/18
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Native
Timeline
Language and Culture Assistant
Ministry Of Education Spain
10.2023 - 06.2024
Compliance Monitor
Monterey County Office of Education
09.2021 - 09.2023
Covid-19 Surveillance Testing Assistant
Monterey County Office of Education
01.2021 - 09.2021
Family and Health Service Specialist
Monterey County Office of Education
10.2018 - 06.2019
InterVarsity Campus Staff
CSU, Monterey Bay
01.2018 - 01.2021
Covered California Health Educator
USC Rossier School of Education
06.2013 - 08.2014
Cross Cultural Program Leader
International Turkish Student Center
06.2013 - 08.2013
B.A - Collaborative Health and Human Services
California State University, Monterey Bay
A.A - Social Behavioral Sciences and Humanities
Pasadena City College
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