THERESA NGOZI AGBONOME
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
- Advanced knowledge in public health courses and applied practice, including field experience in community health education, program evaluation and implementation.
- Experienced in delivering individualized education and support techniques to children and youths with disabilities, promoting positive behavioral and developmental outcomes.
- Strong background in patient care and management, providing diagnostic support and contributing to improved overall health outcomes among diverse populations.
- Demonstrated competencies in outreach, program development, community engagement, and delivering clear, evidence-based public health information to diverse audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
California State University
San Bernardino, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Currently helping children and youths improve their behavioral skills using applied behavioral analysis (ABA) while implementing the ABC approaches.
- With a better understanding of clients, implements effective interventions to achieve desired outcomes, improve their cognitive and learning abilities, social skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- University Center for Developmental Disabilities
Public Health Education Intern
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted health educators to plan and deliver nutrition education programs for youth and adults, promoting healthy eating and physical activity through interactive classes and food demonstration.
- Delivered presentation on 'Healthy, Happy Families' during educational sessions for parents, supporting family engagement and lifestyle improvements.
- Conducted knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) evaluations and collected dietary assessment data to inform community health needs and guide future programming.
- Maintained accurate program documentation and participated in health promotion meetings, professional collaboration, and effective program implementation across schools and community sites.
- Cooperative Extension
Medical Office Specialist
Medilink International
Kyiv
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Remotely managed appointment scheduling and maintaining organized patient records.
- Processed insurance documentation, coordinated patient follow-ups, and communicated laboratory and diagnostic analysis.
- Interpreted test results, guided, and educated patients to follow prescribed treatment plans.
- Kyiv, Ukraine
Assistant General Practitioner
Luhansk City Clinical Hospital
Luhansk
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with so many experienced physicians in the pulmonology department, demonstrating efficient teamwork in a healthcare setting.
- Effectively delivered information to patient, ensuring proper understanding of their health situation and providing them with necessary guidance and support.
- Worked actively in proving excellent patient care, especially with diagnoses and treatment of respiratory diseases under close monitoring specialized physicians.
- Pulmonology Department: Respiratory Medicine
Sales Representative
Insurance Supermarket International
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked remotely as an assistant to a licensed insurance advisor, providing life insurance policies and final expense plans for families.
- Ensured adequate delivery of reliable and affordable final expense plans.
- Applied multitasking and problem solving skills working with individuals around the world while building trust.
Surgical Intern
Ternopil City Clinical Hospital
Ternopil
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked closely with senior surgeons as an intern in surgical department, while applying safety measures.
- Demonstrated the ability to learn, balance work relationships with my colleagues, and great professional potential.
- Showcased leadership skill through provision of practical guidance on appropriate use of first-aid tools in an emergency.
- Surgical Department
Education
M.S. - Health Science and Human Ecology
California State University
05.2026
B.S., Diploma - Health Science
Ternopil National Medical University
06.2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Public health education
- Program development and implementation
- Research
- Abstract reviewer
- Leadership
- Policy development
- Community engagement
- Program Evaluation
- Data management
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability skills
- Organization
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Health data interpretation
- SPSS
- CHIS
- R Studio
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canva
- Communication systems
Poster Presentations
- Evaluating the Impact of MyPlate-Based Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) on Healthy Dietary Choices Among Low-Income Families, 15th Annual Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium during the Defining the Future Conference at CSUSB
- Healthy Happy Families, EFNEP community engagement workshop in San Bernardino
Professional Affiliations Certificates Awards
- American Public Health Association, Member, 2025-01-01
- American Public Health Association, Peer Reviewer, 2025-05-01
- Ukrainian Medical Council, Certificate of Good Standing, 2023-01-01
- Medical and Social Welfare Initiative, Community service award, Ternopil, Ukraine
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
California State University
04.2025 - Current
Public Health Education Intern
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
04.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Office Specialist
Medilink International
10.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant General Practitioner
Luhansk City Clinical Hospital
07.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Representative
Insurance Supermarket International
10.2020 - 07.2021
Surgical Intern
Ternopil City Clinical Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2021
M.S. - Health Science and Human Ecology
California State University
B.S., Diploma - Health Science
Ternopil National Medical University