Selma Sanchez
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Inquisitive, driven and empathetic individual with many years of experience working with children seeking to earn a Ph.D in developmental psychology from University of Southern California to have the opportunity to research cultural and social contexts of development and how they impact emotional learning/regulation. Interested in gaining a greater understanding of development with innovative research, collaborative environments and hands-on opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Paper
06.2022 - Current
- Tutor students K-12 in any humanities related subjects.
- Able to navigate an online work environment.
- Essay review: proof-reading, editing and giving students advice on structure.
- Responsible for time management: creating my schedule and managing multiple students at a time.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Use the socratic method of teaching to help engage students in the learning process.
- Tutor diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension and build important learning skills.
- Use diverse methods of learning to help tailor each session to each individual student. This includes using an online whiteboard, voice notes, text and any additional resources.
Call Center Representative
Walker Advertising
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Entrusted to take down all consumer information and find the appropriate attorney for their specific concerns.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all consumers.
- Worked collaboratively between the attorney, consumer and Walker Advertising.
- Responsible for staying up to date on all protocols, trainings and procedures.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
Tutor
UCLA Bruin Corps
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Tutored students K-5 in all subjects.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Provided teachers with support in lesson preparation and activities to keep students focused.
- Responsible for testing language skills and tracking progress.
- Helped supervise students in the after-school program as well as coordinate outdoor activities.
- Created and coordinated a college fair for the students to encourage them in their future goals.
Volunteer
Hospital Infantil Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Helped deliver food, supplies, and medication to patients as well as communicate their needs to doctors and the volunteer organization.
- Learned Spanish medical terminology and the differences in medical practice between the United States and Argentina.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of California
Los Angeles, CA01.2020
Associate of Arts -
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Computer Skills: Pages, Powerpoint, Zoom, iMovie, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, & Slack
- Editing Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Rapport Building
Timeline
Tutor
Paper
06.2022 - Current
Call Center Representative
Walker Advertising
10.2021 - 04.2022
Tutor
UCLA Bruin Corps
11.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Hospital Infantil Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez
08.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of California
Associate of Arts -
El Camino College
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