Valerie Araya
San Diego,CA
Summary
Developed strong customer service and multitasking skills in a high-paced restaurant environment. Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTOR AP SPANISH HELP DESK
Summit High School
Summit, NEW JERSEY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Created educational materials such as worksheets, quizzes, flashcards and games to promote effective language acquisition.
- Assist students during lunch with their Spanish classes by explaining material and offering additional learning resources.
- Help complete homework or classwork and prepare for quizzes and tests.
BABYSITTER
Self-Employed
Summit, NEW JERSEY
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Provide care for elementary school children.
- Transported children to soccer practices safely and on time.
- Entertained and engaged with children using games, crafts, and other activities.
- Prepared snacks and cooked meals for children.
- Performed cleaning and housework tasks to keep living space organized and sanitary.
- Assisted children with homework and school-related projects and assignments.
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR AND CREATIVE DESIGNER
Union Hispana Club
Summit, NEW JERSEY
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Organize and prepare festivals celebrating Hispanic culture.
- Assist with fundraisers for scholarships, design creative pieces, manage content on all social media channels, content formatting, layout, graphics, and video.
- Suggested new ways to attract additional viewers and increase engagement.
MENTOR
English Language Learner Mentors Club
Summit, NEW JERSEY
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Act as a mentor to students at the High School with their English, complete activities to practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
- Aid the teacher after school and hand in snacks.
- Read books and play games with elementary students who are part of the ESL program.
- Provided guidance on how best to navigate through challenging situations both inside and outside of school environments.
BUSSER
Committed Pig Restaurant
Summit, NEW JERSEY
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for seating guests, refilling beverages, taking orders over the phone, and assisting as a second host when it was busy.
- Removed plates and glasses from tables after meals.
- Assisted in setting up and clearing tables quickly and efficiently.
- Helped to set up large parties and special events.
- Restocked plates, silverware, glassware between courses of service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice And Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA, US06-2028
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Summit High School
Summit, New Jersey06-2024
Instituto Educativo Montecarlo
Aguas Zarcas, Costa RicaSkills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Time management
- Responsible
- Innovative lesson planning
- Adaptability
- Detail oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
Certification
Seal Of Billiteracy, Valid License and U.S. Passport
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
English Bilingual
EDUCATION
AP Spanish Literature Exam Score: 5, High School Graduation With Honors (Cord Recognition), SDSU Dean's List, AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Score: 5, AP Psychology Exam Score: 4, Magna Cum Laude (3 years), High Honors-Second Average in Class
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid License
- ID Type: U.S. Passport
Timeline
MENTOR AP SPANISH HELP DESK
Summit High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
MENTOR
English Language Learner Mentors Club
09.2022 - 03.2024
BABYSITTER
Self-Employed
11.2021 - 06.2024
BUSSER
Committed Pig Restaurant
10.2021 - 06.2022
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR AND CREATIVE DESIGNER
Union Hispana Club
08.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice And Psychology
San Diego State University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Summit High School
Instituto Educativo Montecarlo