Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Marla Valdez

Bell Gardens ,United States

Summary

Master's in Communication Studies specializing in fostering ethical and critical discourse and effective communication. Guides students to understand the significance of communication studies and enhance the quality and knowledge of theory and human communication. Analyzes and applies communication theories to improve practices across diverse contexts, ensuring messages are culturally and contextually relevant. Skilled in curriculum development and assessment with understanding of different learning styles and abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance-Translation English- Spanish

08.2021

Freelance Spanish Tutor

01.2020 - Current

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • COMM 131: Essentials of Argumentation (Lecture-Lab course)

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • COMM 130: Essentials of Public Speaking (Stand-Alone course)

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • COMM 110: Interpersonal Communication (Lecture-Lab course)

Graduate Assistant

California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • COMM 338: Ensemble Performance

Speech Consultant

Hauth Center, CSU-Long Beach
08.2020 - 05.2022

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Counseling 101-Educational Planning

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • COMM 130-Public Speaking

Instructor Student Assistant

California State University, Long Beach
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • COMM 130-Public Speaking

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Success Center Department

Education

Master of Arts in Communication Studies -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2022

Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer -

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2019

Associate of Arts with Honors Liberal Arts and Science Degree: Self -Development and Social and Behavior -

Cerritos College
Norwalk
05.2019

Associate of Arts Liberal Arts and Science: Social and Behavioral Science -

Cerritos College
Norwalk
05.2019

Skills

  • Team leadership & development
  • Strong communication & critical thinking skills
  • Quality of speech delivery and presentation
  • Ethical & culturally diverse educational expertise
  • Teaching strategies
  • Curriculum design

Additional Information


Communication theory and research expertise, emphasizing a detail-oriented and organized approach. Highly effective in collaborative environments, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes and educational experiences.

Certification

Certification in Mediation and Dispute Resolution (DRPA) May 2022

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2023 - 05.2024

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2023 - 05.2024

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024

Graduate Assistant

California State University, Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024

Freelance-Translation English- Spanish

08.2021

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
06.2021 - 07.2021

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
01.2021 - 07.2021

Instructor Student Assistant

California State University, Long Beach
01.2021 - 05.2021

Speech Consultant

Hauth Center, CSU-Long Beach
08.2020 - 05.2022

Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College
07.2020 - 08.2020

Freelance Spanish Tutor

01.2020 - Current

Master of Arts in Communication Studies -

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -

California State University, Long Beach

Associate of Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer -

Cerritos College

Associate of Arts with Honors Liberal Arts and Science Degree: Self -Development and Social and Behavior -

Cerritos College

Associate of Arts Liberal Arts and Science: Social and Behavioral Science -

Cerritos College
Marla Valdez