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Certification
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Neena Ramirez

Altadena,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in early childhood development, community wellness, and education. Skilled in research-based instruction and data tracking, with a proven track record in synthesizing complex information and designing engaging educational programs. Committed to advancing social justice through collaboration and innovative solutions. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills in workforce equity, and early education systems.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
10.2024 - Current
  • Led academic programs to support emotional growth and teamwork
  • Coordinated facility tours for new members and visitors
  • Facilitated diverse recreational activities including art, education, field trips, and other events.

Hearing Screener

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
10.2024 - Current
  • Conduct newborn hearing screenings, ensuring early detection and comprehensive care.
  • Communicate screening results clearly and compassionately to parents, guardians, and healthcare providers, and provide supportive follow-up care when needed.
  • Document and process screening data in compliance with hospital and state procedures.
  • Analyzed data from electroacoustic measurements taken during assessments to evaluate patient outcomes.

Teaching Instructor

McEnroe Reading & Language Arts Clinic
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Designed personalized lesson plans to enhance literacy and language development.
  • Delivered engaging, research-based instruction for students from diverse backgrounds and learning abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2024

Associates of Arts - Studio Arts

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Coordination

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer Admissions Liaison, April 2025 to Present

Elizabeth House Organization — Pasadena, CA

  • First point of contact for visitors and community members at a nonprofit supporting pregnant women and mothers in need, assist with intake applications for expectant mothers seeking services, ensuring accurate and confidential data entry, receive and organize in-kind donations, trauma-informed support

Event Coordinator, August 2022 to June 2024

Mindfulness Club — UC Santa Barbara 

  • Supported wellness initiatives by integrating reiki techniques during group meditations, creating a supportive space for students to share experiences and discuss mental health topics, collaborating with campus wellness clubs/programs to align with broader mental health initiatives

Certification

  • CPR & Basic Life Support, 09/24

Affiliations

The Originalia Project (2025)

  • Scientific research in human reproductive biology and art curated at The Glassbox Art Gallery
  • Presented interactive sculpture and illustrative series highlighting the sensory and emotional experiences of pregnancy and parenthood

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena
10.2024 - Current

Hearing Screener

Huntington Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Teaching Instructor

McEnroe Reading & Language Arts Clinic
05.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

University of California, Santa Barbara

Associates of Arts - Studio Arts

Pasadena City College