Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
Location
Education

Soleyana Shiferaw

Rochford College Access Program
Culver City,USA
6
years of professional experience

Third-year college student pursuing double major in liberal studies and theatre, aiming for a career in elementary education. Experienced tennis coach at summer camp since age 15, demonstrating leadership and mentorship skills. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment for young students through creative teaching methods.

Work History

Mentor

2 Years 11 Months
Rochford College Access Program | 09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed students' strengths and needs to create individualized wellness plans, enhancing their personal and academic development.
  • Monitored team interactions to foster communication that supported academic performance and behavioral improvements.
  • Monitored and communicated with the team to improve academic performance and behavior.
  • Empowered first-generation and low-income students to develop actionable post-secondary education plans, increasing their access to opportunities.

Retail Sales Associate

1 Month
Old Navy | 06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Greeted customers and assisted in locating requested items, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Guided customers in selecting products tailored to their needs.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and efficiently located merchandise.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.

Sales Associate (Flex & Seasonal)

6 Months
Macy's | 06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Stocked shelves and organized displays to attract customer attention to featured items.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Facilitated special item orders for customers to ensure product availability. or called other stores to find desired items.

After-School Tutor

3 Months
Jasper's Corner | 01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Guided students in defining and planning academic goals and milestones to enhance progress
  • Established rapport with students through active listening and clear communication, fostering a supportive learning environment
  • Partnered with students, teachers, and parents to identify individual needs and create tailored tutoring plans
  • Submitted timesheets to payroll department accurately and on time, lesson plans and reports in alignment with established standards

Dog Walker

1 Month
Wags & Walks Adoption Center | 06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during the owners' absences and out-of-town trips
  • Monitored and replenished dogs' food and water supply to ensure their health and comfort
  • Performed floor maintenance while managing laundry operations in the facility. clean kennels stocking customer service

Tennis Coach

2 Months
Hot Shots Tennis | 06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Implemented stretching, warm-ups, and conditioning exercises that reduced risk of sports injuries
  • Created performance benchmarks and tracked individual and team progress to enhance skill development
  • Attended staff development meetings and clinics to refine coaching techniques and improve team outcomes

Sales Associate

2 Months
Petco | 06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves to enhance product visibility and encourage customer purchases
  • Performed floor moves and merchandising to ensure sales areas remained organized and visually appealing
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized, and current
  • Recommended products aligned with customer budget and preferences to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Theatre

University of Redlands | Redlands | 05-2027

High School Diploma

Wish Academy High School | Los Angeles, CA | 06-2022

Skills

Mentoring
Problem solving
Effective leadership
Organization
Teamwork and collaboration
Role modeling
Goal planning
Preparation and review

Accomplishments

  • Ahmanson Foundation scholarship

Affiliations

  • Alpha Chi Delta

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Old Navy
06.2025 - 07.2025Read More

Sales Associate (Flex & Seasonal)

Macy's
06.2024 - 12.2024Read More

After-School Tutor

Jasper's Corner
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More

Mentor

Rochford College Access Program
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Dog Walker

Wags & Walks Adoption Center
06.2022 - 07.2022Read More

Tennis Coach

Hot Shots Tennis
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Sales Associate

Petco
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More

Wish Academy High School

High School Diploma
Read More

University of Redlands

Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies, Theatre
Read More

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Theatre

University of Redlands

Redlands, Expected in May 2027

High School Diploma

Wish Academy High School

Los Angeles, CA, Jun 2022

Soleyana Shiferaw