Relevant Coursework: Child Development, Social Psychology of Higher Education, Understanding GiftedStudents, and Academic Success in your Undergraduate Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Project Literacy, UCLA
Sept. 2011-present
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Travel once per week, four hours per week, to tutor a 4th grade student in a low-income, urbancommunity
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Assist the student in developing personal learning strategies
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Review homework, create flashcards, and engage the student in the learning process
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Consult with teachers and parents regarding student progress and attendance
Undergraduate Section Leader, UCLA
Sept. 2012-Dec 2012
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Led section of 15-students through discussion of course material and review for midterm
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Utilized learning theories to create interactive lessons and student-run discussion
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Assisted students in selecting and writing a 20-page research paper
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Oversaw the development of a training manual for future section leaders
Academics in the Commons” Workshop Leader, UCLA
Sept. 2011-June 2012
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Trained to provide educational workshops to fellow undergraduates
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Presented 4 workshops per quarter, on topics including: “Preparing for Law School,” “Transfer Adjustment,”and “Study Skills”
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Utilized technology to engage students through visual and interactive learning
Swim Instructor / Lifeguard
Summers 2010, 2011
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Taught 30-minute swim lessons to students, ranging from 2 years old to adults
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Presented safety workshops to educate the students on issues including: pool safety, community health,and handling emergency situations
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Evaluated mastery of techniques for advancement to the next skill level
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant, UCLA
Sept 2010-Present
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Assisted with the high school to college transition for 90 first-year students
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Facilitated roommate contracts and effectively handled counseling situations
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Created 7 active and passive programs per quarter on academics, personal growth, citizenship and community development
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Awarded Hall of Fame programming award for canned food drive
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Served as part of a rotating duty team enforcing on-campus housing policy
