Risa Tarzian
Oceanside
Summary
Versatile leader with experience in project management, customer service, and team building. Expertise in coordinating tutoring and community events, resulting in heightened youth engagement. Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and provide constructive feedback, enhancing overall tutoring effectiveness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Ruby's Diner
Carlsbad
07.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced diner environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Created welcoming atmosphere for diners and guests, contributing to positive dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and utensils.
- Managed cash register operations and processed payments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Jasper's Corner Student Director
CSL
Redlands
11.2022 - 04.2026
- Oversaw scheduling of college students for tutoring assignments and managed operations at Armacost Library, responding to inquiries from parents and tutors, maintaining accurate records, and resolving operational challenges.
- Coordinated tutor and student schedules to maximize availability and resource allocation.
- Supervised tutoring sessions to ensure effective student engagement and learning.
- Monitored tutor performance, delivering constructive feedback to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Developed training materials for new tutors to enhance instructional methods and techniques.
Girl Scout Ambassador
Girl Scouts
Oceanside
08.2019 - 06.2022
- During my time as a Girl Scout Ambassador, I completed my Gold Award. During this process, I hand-sewed 420 masks for two senior assisted living facilities within my community to encourage healthy precautions during COVID-19. I also held 20 Zoom conferences with younger troops to teach them the importance of wearing masks and how to make their own hand-sewn and non-sew masks.
- Facilitated leadership workshops, empowering fellow Girl Scouts to develop essential skills.
- Promoted health and safety practices during troop events, ensuring well-being of participants.
- Organized community service projects, supporting local organizations and fostering community engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and leaders to enhance troop engagement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04-2026
High School Diploma -
Mission Vista High School
Oceanside, CA06-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Email communication
- Conflict management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Tutoring supervision
- Training development
- Record keeping
References
- Heather King, Ph.D. - Department of English: heather_king@redlands.edu or (909) 748-8581
- Erin Sanborn - Assistant Dean of Student Experiential Learning and Director of Sustainable Education Office of Community Service Learning: erin_sanborn@redlands.edu or (909) 748-8288
- Angelina Torres - Graduate Assistant, Children’s Programs: Angelina_Torres-Clev@Redlands.edu or (909) 991-4448
Why become a teacher?
- Starting college, I was not sure what I wanted my career path to be. However, when I began working at Jasper's Corner, first as a tutor, I fell in love with teaching. Teaching made me feel accomplished when the students I worked with saw improvement in themselves and their learning. I also enjoy the nostalgia I get from working with younger individuals. Their lives are full of hope and excitement, and I only want to further these feelings as an educator.
- I have decided I would like to pursue a single-subject credential in English to teach middle school education. Throughout my college experience, I have been told that middle school is one of the hardest grades to teach; however, I welcome the challenge. As an educator I want to make an impact on my students in the best possible way. When I think of teachers who influenced me I remember my middle school years. During this age students are going through emotional and physical changes and I want to be a teacher my students can lean and rely on, hopefully remembering in the future.
Timeline
Jasper's Corner Student Director
CSL
11.2022 - 04.2026
Server
Ruby's Diner
07.2022 - Current
Girl Scout Ambassador
Girl Scouts
08.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Redlands
High School Diploma -
Mission Vista High School