Veronica Torres Luna
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Veronica is very personable, ambitious, intelligent and friendly. She is an outstanding student and leader. She volunteers her time and service to assist others. She is fully bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.Veronica will succeed in whatever she undertakes.
Veronica is very personable, ambitious, intelligent and friendly. She is an outstanding student and leader. She volunteers her time and service to assist others. She is fully bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.Veronica will succeed in whatever she undertakes.
Veronica is very personable, ambitious, intelligent and friendly. She is an outstanding student and leader. She volunteers her time and service to assist others. She is fully bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.Veronica will succeed in whatever she undertakes.
Veronica is very personable, ambitious, intelligent and friendly. She is an outstanding student and leader. She volunteers her time and service to assist others. She is fully bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.Veronica will succeed in whatever she undertakes.
Credentials
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Campus Bias Incidents
PaperClip CommunicationsApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
International Tutor Program Certification - Level 1
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Experience
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Mikva Challenge
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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CYC Support Staff
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Jun 2021 - Present
- Support Citywide Youth Council Manager with planning and implementing of daily council workshop schedule as part of the think tank summer - Assist council manager in preparing youth for meetings with local political officials and/or decision makers- Conduct leadership development one-on-ones with program participants - working with council lead to develop goals of participants, leading activities to help them reach that goal, and tracking their progress
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The Immigration Project
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Caseworker
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Feb 2021 - Present
- Develop case plans in collaboration with clients - Facilitate referrals to other social services, government agencies, health services, or other organizations - Continuously document work performed in case management system and periodically provide information necessary for grant and programmatic reports
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Outreach Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
- Assist with retention activities by meeting individually with students regarding success strategies and academic support needs- Work with the Admissions team to recruit high school students in the Chicagoland area and coordinate the Tu Universidad annual event for Latinx students and families - Develop and execute a peer mentoring program to assist with the college transition of 30+ first-year students- Provide campus-wide DEI and social programming- Advise the Spanish and Latinx Student Association and the Asian Pacific American Coalition
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Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
- Designed 1 newsletter highlighting resources and events as a fundraising strategy - Revitalized a social media strategy to improve organization's presence on Facebook and Instagram
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City Year Chicago
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Success Coach
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
- Create individual daily lesson plans to provide 10 students with extra support in Math while also serving as a whole class support for 30 students, all in 6th grade Math according to Common Core Standards- Mentor students in specific behavior goals in order to improve overall academic performance and in-school life style- Organize large amounts of student data to track specific progress goals and adjust plans to meet changing needs
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Writing Tutor
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
- Meet individually with students to provide writing improvement advice - Completed the College Reading and Learning Association Certified Level 1 ITTPC
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Human Nature (Gandang Kalikasan, Inc.)
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Philippines
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
- Gathered research on poverty reduction strategies and living wage in the Philippines- Learned about strategies and approaches to develop a social enterprise
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Colegio de Profesores de Chile
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Chile
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
- Collected international research on on standardized testing and teachers' professional training- Participated in meetings with local public schools to discuss an educational project focused on curriculum
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First-Year Resident Advisor
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
- Assist residents with problems and concerns; enforce campus policies to ensure safe environment- Continue the transition process by creating a sense of community for residents- Organize, market and implement 8 hall-wide and 4 building-wide educational or social programs
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Civic Engagement Commisisoner
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
- Chair Civic Engagement Committee and manage a budget of $14,000- Organize Civic Engagement Banquet to celebrate student volunteers and campus “Do Good” Speaker - Promote civic engagement on and off campus to students and faculty through programming- Serve as student representative on Illinois Wesleyan University’s Committee for Teaching Excellence
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Monterrey Security
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United States
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Events Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Event Staff
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
- Work quickly and efficiently to meet needs of customers- Respond to customer inquiries while providing high-level of security for events
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Spanish Tutor
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
- Help students with their Spanish communication skills through games and conversations- Review academic work with students and communicate any concerns to faculty
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Illinois House of Representatives
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2016
- Canvassed the district alongside Representative Tabares to gauge public opinion on State policy- Compiled information and events about the district for community outreach projects
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Mikva Challenge Fellow
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
- Volunteered in the following campaigns: Pat Quinn (gubernatorial), Brad Schneider (congressional), Jesus “Chuy” García (mayoral), and Pete DeMay (aldermanic)- Selected to participate in the Mikva Summer Fellows Internship in the Illinois House of Representatives
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Education
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2021 -
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration -
2015 - 2018
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Political Science -
2018 - 2018
School for International Training
Cultural Identity, Social Justice, and Community Development -
2011 - 2015
Kelly High School
High School Diploma
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