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Shalisa Ortega

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Energetic and enthusiastic about helping students create a bright future based on personal strengths, academic ability and career goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Kids Up Reading
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted tests and screeners for 1st grade students to see what level of reading they are at and where they needed the most help.
  • Created lesson plans for each session to apply to each student in different and engaging ways
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.

Student Education and Career Development Intern

University Of Arizona
05.2023 - 08.2023


  • Facilitated group discussions among interns, fostering a collaborative learning environment where ideas were shared freely.
  • Developed lasting relationships with industry professionals, leveraging these connections to create valuable networking opportunities for interns.
  • Collaborated with other interns in how to create a program for the Tucson Arts Foundation and present our findings to them.

Take Charge Cats

University Of Arizona
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Assisted supervisor with gathering information, creating curriculum, and coordinating dates for workshops.
  • Traveled around Tucson performing financial workshops for highschool and middle school students.
  • Directed and Managed classrooms in order to effectively teach students about financial literacy in fun and innovative ways
  • Helped with training new hires learn and become familiar with financial information to perform workshops.

Team Member

This N' That Creative Studios
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Taught children ages 3-10 about science through an artistic lens.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of art supplies.
  • Created a fun, safe, environment for the children and coworkers

Tucson Youth Development

SER
05.2018 - 07.2018

Organized food and clothing drives. Filed paperwork. Distributed office supplies. Assisted teachers and other workers with presentations, janitorial duties, and deliveries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Salpointe Catholic High School
Tucson, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Leadership development
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Goal setting
  • Adaptability
  • Public speaking
  • Active listening
  • Professional writing
  • Cross-cultural understanding
  • Problem solving
  • Strong communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Tutor

Kids Up Reading
12.2023 - Current

Student Education and Career Development Intern

University Of Arizona
05.2023 - 08.2023

Team Member

This N' That Creative Studios
05.2022 - 08.2022

Take Charge Cats

University Of Arizona
08.2021 - 01.2023

Tucson Youth Development

SER
05.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Arizona

High School Diploma -

Salpointe Catholic High School
Shalisa Ortega