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Education
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Certification
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Internships
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Selena Alcala Cortez

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable professional with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments, adapting quickly to new challenges, and maintaining a strong commitment to continuous learning. Experienced in education, customer service, and leadership roles, with a track record of meeting team goals, and exceeding expectations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELOP Assistant

Centralia Elementary School District
Buena Park, California
05.2024 - Current
  • Organized and prepared engaging learning environments and materials.
  • Assisted individual and group instruction for 2nd and 3rd-grade students, fostering academic growth.
  • Planned and supervised student activities while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Established and maintained classroom rules, and positive behavior standards.
  • Developed daily lesson plans and structured activities, including homework support and play schedules.

Sales Associate

Columbia Sportswear's
05.2024 - 12.2025
  • Cashier
  • Customer services.

Floor Supervisor

Columbia Sportswear's
10.2019 - 05.2024
  • Creates and maintains store culture through teamwork and coaching
  • Provide leadership and direction to associate-level team members in an assigned area of responsibility
  • Ensuring effective store operations and procedures are done and providing guidance to the team members within assigned areas of responsibility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Studies/ Family and Community

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2025

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation and filing
  • Inventory management
  • Positive and professional

Certification

  • Child Development Core (05/2023)
  • Child Development Assistant Teacher (05/2023)
  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified (05/2024)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Internships

New Alternatives, Santa Ana, CA, 02/2025-05/2025

  • Observed parent-child visits and provided coaching
  • Write and code case notes using templates.
  • Read client case files to understand family background.
  • Lead parent orientation
  • Learn to be assertive, reliable, self-motivated, and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Utilize practical communication skills, including active listening, to better understand and assist the client.
  • Refrain from offending or alienating clients in any way. Respect and be considerate of others regardless of any personal feelings.

1st-grade Dual Language Immersion Intern, Anaheim, CA, 04/2024-05/2024

  • Help the teacher lead small group rotations., Work with students who may require additional help with understanding lesson materials or completing assignments., Help supervise students during classroom activities, lesson transitions, recess, and lunchtime.

Preschool Intern, Garden Grove, CA, 10/2022-12/2022

  • Greet the children and parents when the children arrive at school. Integrate the child into the morning routine, including an hour's playtime, followed by breakfast. Transition children into circle time, and help children get ready for lunch.

KidsWorks, Santa Ana, CA, 03/2022- 06/2022

  • Tutor children from K-3rd grade and assist teachers with group activities.

Membership

  • Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association (CASSA), CSUF

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ELOP Assistant

Centralia Elementary School District
05.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Columbia Sportswear's
05.2024 - 12.2025

Floor Supervisor

Columbia Sportswear's
10.2019 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Child and Adolescent Studies/ Family and Community

California State University, Fullerton

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