Paulina Ledezma
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual tutor with a proven track record at SAGA Education and NMPED adept at individualized learning and student records management. Skilled in utilizing online study tools to enhance academic success, fostering strong relationships with students while promoting engagement and understanding in math/reading concepts. Committed to empowering learners through tailored instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Tutor
Southwest Regional Education Cooperative
Deming, NM
08.2023 - Current
- A tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts, and complete assignments.
- Designed tailored lesson strategies utilizing SAGA Education's structured plans.
- I currently tutor 6th–8th grade math during the school year and 9th grade reading in the summer.
Meal Preparer/Food Delivery Person/Record Keeper
La Estrella Mexicana
El Paso, Tx
01.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: La Estrella Mexicana is a small, family-owned food catering business, focused on making and delivering Mexican food to order.
- Responsible for food sourcing, preparation, deliveries, and record-keeping activities.
Independent Contractor
Air Tutor
STOCKTON, CA
03.2023 - 07.2024
- A tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts, and complete assignments.
- I prepare lessons by studying school districts' lesson plans, reviewing textbooks in detail to understand the topics we will be teaching.
- Tutored 6th-12th grade math and English.
Math Fellow
SAGA Education
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Saga Education's AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows manage a small caseload of high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently on providing individualized math instruction and building strong relationships with students.
- Fellows manage a small caseload of high school students and promote academic success by focusing intently on providing individualized math instruction and building strong relationships with students.
- During a typical school day, Fellows work remotely and facilitate lessons during approximately six class periods per day.
- Fellows will implement Saga's proprietary curriculum to foster academic success and help students reach their goals.
- In addition to offering academic support, Fellows serve as advocates and mentors, building strong, meaningful relationships with their students.
- Saga Education's AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows manage a small caseload of high school students, and promote academic success by focusing intently on providing individualized math instruction and building strong relationships with students.
- Supervisor: Percy Austin.
Peer Mentor
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Supported assigned CAMP students during their first year of college to facilitate a smooth transition, and foster academic success.
- We meet with our 'compitas' (mentees) on a regular basis for various activities, including tutoring, cultural events, workshops, and exploring campus resources.
- Supervisor: Yvette Cortez.
Intern
Office of the 2nd Judicial District Attorney State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported attorneys and victim advocates in their everyday duties participated in various de-hearings and trials.
- Facilitated victim meet-and-greets and pre-trial interviews.
- Supervisor (Juvenile Division Deputy District Attorney): Diana Garcia.
Resident Assistant
Housing and Residential Life
Las Cruces, NM
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Lived in the assigned living area 24/7 and worked diligently to create a student community in which each resident is treated with respect and dignity, has access to services and resources, has a supportive living and academic community, and has the opportunity to participate in the life of the community.
- I built a strong community through resident outreach, enforcing community standards, serving in an on-call rotation schedule, and performing tasks necessary to keep the community intact.
- Supervisor: Autumn Combs.
Custodial
New Mexico State University Pan American Center
Las Cruces, NM
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for the daily upkeep of assigned venues, team spaces, offices, and meeting rooms.
- During special events, I am responsible for ensuring that the facility is kept clean throughout the event, returning the venue to pristine condition after the event, and preparing the venue for the next event.
- Supervisor: Loretta Ramirez.
Education
MBA - Organizational Business
Easter University
St. Davis, PA12.2024
Bachelor - General Business with a Minor in Business Law
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2020
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Time management
- Individualized learning
- Online study tools
- Student records management
Certification
Reading Horizon Facilitator, Summer 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Math Tutor
Southwest Regional Education Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Air Tutor
03.2023 - 07.2024
Math Fellow
SAGA Education
08.2021 - 03.2023
Peer Mentor
New Mexico State University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Intern
Office of the 2nd Judicial District Attorney State of New Mexico
05.2019 - 08.2019
Resident Assistant
Housing and Residential Life
01.2018 - 05.2019
Custodial
New Mexico State University Pan American Center
03.2017 - 12.2017
Meal Preparer/Food Delivery Person/Record Keeper
La Estrella Mexicana
01.2012 - Current
MBA - Organizational Business
Easter University
Bachelor - General Business with a Minor in Business Law
New Mexico State University
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