Legal Assistant and Citizenship Instructor

• Sep 2021 - Present

-I am completing an 11-month program as a Notre Dame Mission Volunteers- AmeriCorps member where I will work 1700 hours at my placement site, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). -Guide clients from undeserved communities through naturalization case preparation -Prepare intake paperwork and conduct 4 initial consultation interviews per week in English and Spanish to screen potential clients. - Establish an effective line of communication with clients from start to finish by… Show more -I am completing an 11-month program as a Notre Dame Mission Volunteers- AmeriCorps member where I will work 1700 hours at my placement site, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). -Guide clients from undeserved communities through naturalization case preparation -Prepare intake paperwork and conduct 4 initial consultation interviews per week in English and Spanish to screen potential clients. - Establish an effective line of communication with clients from start to finish by phone, email, traditional mail, in person appointments, and video calls. Manage 40+ cases at a time. - Complete a variety of immigration forms including N-400s, I-90s, I-912s, NRC FOIAs, EOIR FOIAs, and FBI prints. -Lead bilingual citizenship classes with 40+ students enrolled to ensure students pass their citizenship interviews. Show less -I am completing an 11-month program as a Notre Dame Mission Volunteers- AmeriCorps member where I will work 1700 hours at my placement site, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). -Guide clients from undeserved communities through naturalization case preparation -Prepare intake paperwork and conduct 4 initial consultation interviews per week in English and Spanish to screen potential clients. - Establish an effective line of communication with clients from start to finish by… Show more -I am completing an 11-month program as a Notre Dame Mission Volunteers- AmeriCorps member where I will work 1700 hours at my placement site, Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). -Guide clients from undeserved communities through naturalization case preparation -Prepare intake paperwork and conduct 4 initial consultation interviews per week in English and Spanish to screen potential clients. - Establish an effective line of communication with clients from start to finish by phone, email, traditional mail, in person appointments, and video calls. Manage 40+ cases at a time. - Complete a variety of immigration forms including N-400s, I-90s, I-912s, NRC FOIAs, EOIR FOIAs, and FBI prints. -Lead bilingual citizenship classes with 40+ students enrolled to ensure students pass their citizenship interviews. Show less

English Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

-My placement was at a primary school in Spain as an assistant English teacher . -Developed materials and in-class activities for 100 K-6 students in English classes. Supported the permanent English teacher and coordinated with other staff and administration. -Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment. -My placement was at a primary school in Spain as an assistant English teacher . -Developed materials and in-class activities for 100 K-6 students in English classes. Supported the permanent English teacher and coordinated with other staff and administration. -Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

Park Aide

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

-Split time between office work and field work. -In the office, I helped clients make camping reservations and get oriented as they entered the park. -Took client payments and made reservations through the on site reservation computer program. -Working around the park, I cleaned and maintained campsites and recreation areas. I patrolled the lake with the boat patrol. On week nights I closed down the park and on weekends walked campsites at quiet hours to engage campers and inform… Show more -Split time between office work and field work. -In the office, I helped clients make camping reservations and get oriented as they entered the park. -Took client payments and made reservations through the on site reservation computer program. -Working around the park, I cleaned and maintained campsites and recreation areas. I patrolled the lake with the boat patrol. On week nights I closed down the park and on weekends walked campsites at quiet hours to engage campers and inform them about park regulations. Show less -Split time between office work and field work. -In the office, I helped clients make camping reservations and get oriented as they entered the park. -Took client payments and made reservations through the on site reservation computer program. -Working around the park, I cleaned and maintained campsites and recreation areas. I patrolled the lake with the boat patrol. On week nights I closed down the park and on weekends walked campsites at quiet hours to engage campers and inform… Show more -Split time between office work and field work. -In the office, I helped clients make camping reservations and get oriented as they entered the park. -Took client payments and made reservations through the on site reservation computer program. -Working around the park, I cleaned and maintained campsites and recreation areas. I patrolled the lake with the boat patrol. On week nights I closed down the park and on weekends walked campsites at quiet hours to engage campers and inform them about park regulations. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

-Supported teachers grades K-5 by leading small group activities and tutoring students individually. -Oversaw the lunchroom and playground, facilitating fun, safe spaces and resolving student conflict. -When the pandemic started, I continued tutoring online with students who needed extra help keeping up with the difficult situation. -Supported teachers grades K-5 by leading small group activities and tutoring students individually. -Oversaw the lunchroom and playground, facilitating fun, safe spaces and resolving student conflict. -When the pandemic started, I continued tutoring online with students who needed extra help keeping up with the difficult situation.

Department Lead

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

Oversaw customer service as a running department lead; organized marketing, updated inventory, and trained new members. Supported managers across seven departments. Filled open shifts and solved customer questions at point of sale, in rentals, and regarding store inventory.

Retail Associate

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

Vice President of Racing

• Jun 2018 - May 2019

-Coordinated logistics to get a team of over 150 members to races throughout California and to collegiate Nationals in Arizona, where we finished as runners up in the team competition. -Organized housing, transportation, and gear so our team could all compete. -Collaborated with Cal Sport Clubs to get approval for our activities so we could represent our university with pride.

Team Member

• Jun 2017 - May 2018

Trained and raced on the team for 5 years.

Team Captain

• Jun 2016 - May 2017

I was recognized by my coach as a leader on the mens team. I took initiative to include all members of the 150+ person team in practices and at races, and lead pre-race preparations on race day.

Team Member

• Sep 2014 - May 2016

Intern for Councilperson Lori Droste

• Feb 2017 - May 2017