Jennifer Aimee Martinez
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BACHELOR OF ARTS in SOCIOLOGY AND EDUCATION, DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE; HONORS IN EDUCATION, DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE
University of California, Santa CruzJun, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Southern California College Attainment Network
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Navigator, Project SOAR
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Sep 2022 - Present
-Collaborate between SoCal CAN and the Housing Authority for the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), providing free college access programming and serving all residents with postsecondary goals, regardless of age, education attainment, or citizenship status. -Providing individual education counseling to public housing residents, including educational goals, academic plans, college list curation, financial aid and college application assistance, personal statement editing, degree/major exploration, career pathways, and transfer plans. -Develop, coordinate, and facilitate group workshops and training for students and parents. -Provide, strengths-based, holistic advising that encourages mental wellness and refers students to campus or external resources/programs for additional support. Show less
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Phillips Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT) Scholar
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May 2022 - Present
-Selected alongside – 130 other students for outstanding scholarship and commitment to addressing issues of social justice, equity, and access in education. -Participating in a 10-month virtual program designed to prepare students for graduate study and for employment in education after earning a graduate degree through exposure to rigorous scholarship, required facilitations, mock interviews, and multiple presentations by IRT alumni. -Engaged in professional and academic skill development throughout the year vis-a-vis workshops, webinars, and one-on-one counseling. Show less
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Under One Roof
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
-Coordinating networking interviews with various non-profit directors and organization coordinators for community building and expanding resource accessibility for underserved and under-resourced communities in Watsonville. -Publicizing articles on Under One Roof's website utilizing WIX to highlight and promote Pajaro Valley School District’s available resources for students, families, and community members in Watsonville. -Managing multiple complex projects that involve community engagement and organizing with tight deadlines, limited/varying supervision [independently and collaboratively]. Show less
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Receptionist
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
-Utilizing my lived experiences in relation to navigating barriers within and outside of the educational sphere to support first-generation students, and a diverse student body from various socio-economic backgrounds by directing them to the appropriate resources. -Expanding skills in solving problems, troubleshooting, and providing advice to employees on how to multitask incoming phone calls, supporting incoming students, and responding to emails promptly. -Contributing to scheduling numerous different EOP Academic Advising, Counseling, and Financial planning appointments via Slug Support and Google Calendar by performing clerical tasks including keyboarding, data entry, scanning, filing, copying, faxing, and operating standard office equipment. -Facilitating effective communication with team members concerning tasks and projects by navigating and applying Asana, Slack, and Zoom. Show less
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Analysis Researcher for We Belong: Community-Engaged Research & Immigrant Justice
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
-Analyzing 33 interviews to understand how immigrant communities establish their sense of belonging in Santa Cruz County, and how belonging is essential to thriving. -Coordinating collaborations with professors, graduate students, and undergraduate researcher assistants in transcription, translation, and codebook editing process.-Applying Dedoose coding software for thematic and frequency analysis to solidify our understanding of the findings.-Assisting in managing and coordinating weekly zoom meetings, coding sessions, and the end-of-year community-engaged event in Watsonville. Show less
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Data Analysis Research Assistant for Pertenecemos: Immigrant People’s Psychological Well-being
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Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
-Co-authored a journal on the different ways immigrant people facilitate their psychological well-being and withstand social inequities for The Peace and Conflict Journal of Psychology. -Analyzed 33 interviews on immigrant experiences in relation to navigating society during a pandemic, with an emphasis on social capital, a sense of belonging, and psychological well-being. -Implemented consensus research approaches by identifying patterns, themes, and codes independently and collaboratively with graduate faculty and undergraduate researchers. Show less
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Oakes Peer Mentor
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
-Planned, coordinated, and managed mentor/mentee meetings and agendas to provide support to first-year undergraduate students.-Supported first-year undergraduate students in developing ways to utilize their identities and lived experiences in relation to adversity for forms of self-advocacy and empowerment when navigating life within and outside of the educational sphere.-Scaffolded first-year mentees in navigating how to receive support from resources such as Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Disability Resource Center (DRC), Slug Support, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and CalFresh. Show less
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Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant (UCSC Blum Center)
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
-Accepted into UCSC’s Blum Center on Poverty, Social Enterprise, and Participatory Governance summer internship program that provided me with the opportunity to contribute to the vital work of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County Inc (CAB). -Participated in CAB's two-year reflection alongside admin and community members to analyze collected qualitative community-engaged interviews. Developed, proposed, and advocated for strategic action plans to support the agency’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion among resources and organizations. -Worked independently and collaboratively by researching CAB's agenda to make resources and services more accessible for indigenous language speakers in Santa Cruz County. Show less
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Windsor Care Center of Cheviot Hills
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Desk Receptionist
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Jun 2020 - Nov 2020
-Maintained front desk presentation and cleanliness in a constant fast-paced environment with excellent engagement and communication with staff, residents, & family. -Efficient in multitasking, directing calls, and providing support to all departments. -Initiated a coordinated environment with excellent customer service and teamwork skills with administrative staff, department heads, & team members to ensure customer satisfaction. -Maintained front desk presentation and cleanliness in a constant fast-paced environment with excellent engagement and communication with staff, residents, & family. -Efficient in multitasking, directing calls, and providing support to all departments. -Initiated a coordinated environment with excellent customer service and teamwork skills with administrative staff, department heads, & team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pathways to Research: Mentee
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
-Developed a research proposal to understand how Oaxacan women navigate family dynamics and financial barriers after their nuclear family member has migrated to the United States. -Solidified a pathway to higher education by developing my graduate school program list, resume, and personal statement. -Established a greater understanding of research in higher education through this innovative research mentoring program designed for first-generation and low-income students in the social sciences. Show less
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Gateway 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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Front Desk Receptionist
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
-Communicated effectively with students, faculty, and parents in a fast-paced environment. -Mastered multi-tasking as exemplified by my simultaneous acts of attending to students, directing parents, and completing assigned administrative tasks by faculty daily. -Organized office scheduling to ensure a productive educational and working environment. Implemented exceptional organizational skills to maintain clear communication and punctuality while working two jobs. -Communicated effectively with students, faculty, and parents in a fast-paced environment. -Mastered multi-tasking as exemplified by my simultaneous acts of attending to students, directing parents, and completing assigned administrative tasks by faculty daily. -Organized office scheduling to ensure a productive educational and working environment. Implemented exceptional organizational skills to maintain clear communication and punctuality while working two jobs.
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Gap
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
-Surpassed expectations by executing leadership and filling positions that weren’t being met by workmates to ensure a coordinated and operational work environment. -Ensured that the store maintained optimal cleanliness to portray an established and welcoming environment. -Cultivated exceptional time management and teamwork skills to ensure a coordinated and organized workplace -Surpassed expectations by executing leadership and filling positions that weren’t being met by workmates to ensure a coordinated and operational work environment. -Ensured that the store maintained optimal cleanliness to portray an established and welcoming environment. -Cultivated exceptional time management and teamwork skills to ensure a coordinated and organized workplace
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Education
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2017 - 2022
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's degree, Sociology & Education, Democracy, and Justice Major/ Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
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