Community Engagement Coordinator for Chicago Zoological Society

• Jul 2023 - Present

Community Engagement Coordinator, Education and Community Engagement Department. Inspiring conservation leadership by engaging people and communities with wildlife and nature. Community Engagement Coordinator, Education and Community Engagement Department. Inspiring conservation leadership by engaging people and communities with wildlife and nature.

Individual Provider

• Mar 2015 - Present

Responsible for the well-being of clients with physical and mental disabilities. I assist with all personal needs including feeding, bathing, exercise, and daily personal hygiene. Responsible for the well-being of clients with physical and mental disabilities. I assist with all personal needs including feeding, bathing, exercise, and daily personal hygiene.

Site Supervisor and Center Director

• Apr 2023 - May 2023

Consultant

• Apr 2016 - May 2023

Volunteer Director, Secretary of International Affairs

• Jun 2006 - Mar 2015

Created, organized, and implemented a United States-based volunteer program in Huancayo, Peru where I was responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of over 40 individuals over the course of 9 years. I designed programs enabling volunteers to contribute to the Peruvian society through projects, teachings, and workshops. I also managed the collection and distribution of financial resources as well as the maintenance of the budget. Created, organized, and implemented a United States-based volunteer program in Huancayo, Peru where I was responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of over 40 individuals over the course of 9 years. I designed programs enabling volunteers to contribute to the Peruvian society through projects, teachings, and workshops. I also managed the collection and distribution of financial resources as well as the maintenance of the budget.

TV Host and Reporter

• Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

Created and starred-in a public-access television program in Huancayo, Peru. I traveled to different parts of central Peru discovering and highlighting the greatness of Peruvian culture through festivals, fairs, tourism, concerts, cuisine, and traditions. I planned and coordinated interviews on a weekly basis, as well as researched and formulated questions for all interviews conducted. I also assisted with the production, logistics, sales, budget, and marketing of the program. I self-sustained the program economically, as part of a 3-person team, and the show was televised on 3 different networks within Peru. Show less

ESL Teacher

• Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

I taught English to native Spanish speakers aged 12 - adult. I planned lessons, introduced new topics, managed the classroom, promoted communication, and reinforced learning through written and verbal projects and homework. I taught English to native Spanish speakers aged 12 - adult. I planned lessons, introduced new topics, managed the classroom, promoted communication, and reinforced learning through written and verbal projects and homework.

Program Assistant, One-on-One Aide

• Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

I worked Independently with special needs children ranging in severity, age, and mental capacity. I catered to the varying needs of children with disabilities. I worked Independently with special needs children ranging in severity, age, and mental capacity. I catered to the varying needs of children with disabilities.

Special Education Teacher Assistant, K-1

• Dec 2005 - Jun 2006

I assisted in teaching and mentoring a classroom of developmentally-challenged children. I assisted in teaching and mentoring a classroom of developmentally-challenged children.