Vanessa Alvarez
Montebello,CA
Summary
Reliable support professional with experience across research, tutoring, childcare, and instructional assistance for children in K-12 and early childhood settings. Contributes strong data collection, participant recruitment, lesson preparation, and classroom organization skills, along with bilingual communication that supports effective work with diverse students and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Agredano Family Child Care
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Worked directly with students ages 5-14 at low-income childcare center, fostering a supportive learning environment during summer programs.
- Tutored students after school, improving their understanding of homework assignments and boosting their academic performance.
- Enhanced active listening and instructional skills, enabling clearer communication and effective information delivery.
Research Assistant
Early Learning and Cognition Lab @UCSD
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Gained experience working hands-on with child collection data by conducting structured research with children ages 2-4 years old.
- Research was structured around understanding how children come to acquire abstract concepts and theories about the world.
- Assisted in participant recruitment
Teachers Assistant
Partners At Learning @UCSD
La Jolla, California
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted the lead teacher with lesson materials, setup, and daily instructional preparation.
- Monitored student participation and reinforced directions during group learning sessions.
- Helped maintain organized classroom spaces, supplies, and activity materials.
Ballet & Hip Hop Instructor
YMCA Youth Class
Montebello, CA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Taught basic/foundational ballet techniques and choreographed hip-hop routines to young children ages 4-7.
- Applied Leadership and communication skills through participation in the high school dance team.
- Created a supportive and engaging environment where children were able to freely express themselves through dance.
Volunteer
Adventist Health White Memorial
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with patients and nurses during 2-month summer volunteering program, enhancing understanding of healthcare environment.
- Volunteered in hospital's Maternity Unit, participating in file management and supporting new mothers with various needs to improve their experience.
- Developed skills in professional environment by organizing files and effectively communicating with patients to meet their needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology, Minor in Education Studies
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla 09-2026
High School Diploma -
Schurr High School
Montebello, CA06-2023
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Participant Recruitment/ Community Building
- Data collection
- Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
- Software Skills (FileMaker, R, Python)
- Experience working with ages K-12
Leadership Experience
Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Inc., Current Active Member, 24'-25', Executive Board Member - Social Chair
- Had the opportunity to organize and lead social events that promoted sisterhood, networking with other on-campus orgs, and community engagement., Collaborated with fellow board members to plan and execute chapter events that ran smoothly, and requirements/position goals were met.
Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Inc., Current Active Member, 25'-26', Executive Board Member - Academic Chair
- Oversees academic support initiatives and promotes academic excellence within the chapter through study jams and academic resources.
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Partners At Learning @UCSD
10.2025 - 12.2025
Research Assistant
Early Learning and Cognition Lab @UCSD
08.2025 - 06.2026
Ballet & Hip Hop Instructor
YMCA Youth Class
02.2023 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Agredano Family Child Care
07.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Adventist Health White Memorial
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology, Minor in Education Studies
University of California, San Diego
High School Diploma -
Schurr High School