Claribel Valdovinos
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Experience
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211 LA COUNTY
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resource Consultant
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Feb 2016 - Present
✦Develop and co-author website content specific to basic need services such as: shelters, meals, autism screening, veterans' services, substance abuse programs, health care, and mental health services, and access to jobs. ✦Identify health and human service resources specific for Los Angeles County residents, including national and international organizations. ✦Implement innovative data visuals to engage and inform public of various health issues. ✦Attend conferences concerning public health and education needs for Los Angeles residents. ✦Review 450+ organizations to maintain database updated for our 211 call center representatives.
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Long Beach Fire Department
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Long Beach, CA
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Administrative Clerk II - Education Medical Services Division
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
✦Compiled and assembled data for pilot study program to improve on scene arrival times. ✦Assisted Health Educators in organizing course materials for 430 medical personell i.e, firefighters, paramedics in additon to the public courses. ✦Initiated collection of additional data to support pilot study. ✦Developed manuals for data collection instructions and procedures. ✦Provided general clerical support to EMS department. ✦Assisted in training new employees. ✦Compiled and assembled data for pilot study program to improve on scene arrival times. ✦Assisted Health Educators in organizing course materials for 430 medical personell i.e, firefighters, paramedics in additon to the public courses. ✦Initiated collection of additional data to support pilot study. ✦Developed manuals for data collection instructions and procedures. ✦Provided general clerical support to EMS department. ✦Assisted in training new employees.
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California State University, Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Facilitator - Center for Community Engagement
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Aug 2008 - Nov 2015
✦Work with university professors to implement the first community workshop, certified and sealed by Long Beach State. ✦Prepare journal reports for submission to CSULB and community organizations, which determine resident’s needs and goals. ✦Conduct interviews and assisted with community forums and capacity building trainings targeting Latino Immigrants. Practice self-examination, self-development techniques critical to being an effective facilitator in low-income Latino immigrant communities. ✦Apply three techniques of qualitative data collection and analysis-interviews, focus groups, and participatory leadership and capacity building curriculum for Mexican immigrant leaders of grassroots organization. ✦Facilitate small groups of 5-7 participants in over five leadership workshops ranging from 50 to 115 participants.
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Long Beach City College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty Intern - History & Political Science Department
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
✦Designed assignments, quizzes and exams. ✦Organized and facilitated supervised lessons, activities, and presentations. ✦Provided instruction and guidance through tutoring and mentoring. ✦Incorporated the use of multimedia into instruction. ✦Graded students papers and provided constructive feedback. ✦Provided small group and one-on-one assistance. ✦Received constructive feedback from assigned tenure-track Professor. ✦Designed assignments, quizzes and exams. ✦Organized and facilitated supervised lessons, activities, and presentations. ✦Provided instruction and guidance through tutoring and mentoring. ✦Incorporated the use of multimedia into instruction. ✦Graded students papers and provided constructive feedback. ✦Provided small group and one-on-one assistance. ✦Received constructive feedback from assigned tenure-track Professor.
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UCLA
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Arts (IN)itiative Program Coordinator/ Graduate Student Mentor
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
✦Led undergraduate cohort lectures through research program (two quarters). ✦Mentored students on integrating their artistic passion into graduate study.✦Facilitated a two-quarter long cohort of undergraduate students.✦Exposed students to professionals and/or graduate students who can model the various types of artistic professions in society.✦Prepared students to apply for graduate school and financial aid opportunities.✦Trained students to do research and exposed them to various research methodologies.✦Trained students to apply for internships and research opportunities.
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Teaching Assistant - César E. Chávez Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
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2012 - 2014
✦Led two sections of 25+ students through discussion of course material.✦Utilized learning theories to create interactive lessons and student-run discussions.✦Assisted students in selecting and writing 15-page research paper.✦Collaborated with professors and six other TA’s via meetings and e-mail.✦Encouraged students to engage in community events pertaining to course topics, providing them with weekly events list.✦Maintained constant communication with students providing office hours, either individual or group appointments addressing questions and concerns.✦Graded tests, quizzes and papers, assisted students with their work and provided feedback.✦Managed section grade book and monitored student attendance.
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Palomar Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Educator / Administrative Partner
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
✦Instructed weekly Speech Language, Physical Therapy and Infant/Toddler Global classes both in English and Spanish. ✦Administered developmental assessments on children 0 to 5 years old. ✦Composed Home Activity Plan with parents, identifying developmental goals within six-week classes. ✦Monitored and reassessed children to track progress determined further services or reported discharge. ✦Directed patient referrals to within and outside HDS services. ✦Instructed weekly Speech Language, Physical Therapy and Infant/Toddler Global classes both in English and Spanish. ✦Administered developmental assessments on children 0 to 5 years old. ✦Composed Home Activity Plan with parents, identifying developmental goals within six-week classes. ✦Monitored and reassessed children to track progress determined further services or reported discharge. ✦Directed patient referrals to within and outside HDS services.
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Escondido Adult School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher Assistant/Assessment Administrator
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
✦Facilitated weekly orientations for new students (20-40); both in English and Spanish. ✦Assisted teachers in researching: education, transportation, health and politics to improve lesson plans. ✦Provided information about various community life skills programs, events and health workshops. ✦Tested, evaluated, observed, and assigned students to various ESL classes. ✦Assessed learning and compared testing levels throughout their time in our program. ✦Assessed prospective and current adult ESL students.
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Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts (M.A.), Latin American Studies -
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies -
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Merchandising