RACHEL SAUCEDA
Boulder
Summary
Experienced with engaging and informing prospective students through campus tours and informational sessions. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage events effectively. Track record of effective communication and relationship-building with diverse groups. Highly professional with strong background in representing academic institution to prospective students and their families. Successfully organized campus tours and facilitated informational sessions, contributing to increased enrollment interest. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills in engaging with diverse audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Department Student Ambassador
Cal Poly Humboldt
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Serve as a point of contact for new students, offering advice and support to ease their transition into university life.
- Speaking in front of groups, addressing prospective students and faculty at events or during campus tours.
- Leading and creating English-related clubs and writing workshops, promoting literacy and academic discussion.
- Manage executive newsletters, schedule faculty meetings, and plan community events.
- Maintain office supplies inventory and order supplies as needed, optimizing cost efficiency.
- Facilitated campus tours and information sessions for prospective students, enhancing engagement and interest in programs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with incoming students, providing guidance on academic resources and campus life.
- Collaborated with university departments to organize events that promote student involvement and community building.
- Assisted in the creation of promotional materials, ensuring accurate representation of university programs and initiatives.
- Mentored new ambassadors, sharing best practices for effective communication and outreach strategies.
- Evaluated event feedback to refine processes, improving overall participant experience and satisfaction levels.
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
- Led campus tours for prospective students every semester.
- Assisted admissions office staff with administrative tasks such as data entry, mailings, and event planning to help streamline processes.
Resident Advisor
Humboldt Housing
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Peer Mentor mentoring fellow students, providing academic support, and helping students adjust to college life.
- Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and plan academic based events.
- Maintain office supplies, inventory, and ordering supplies as needed, optimizing cost efficiency.
- Organizing and leading events, such as study sessions, social gatherings, and wellness workshops for students.
- Provided support and guidance to residents in resolving conflicts and personal challenges.
- Developed and implemented educational programs addressing diversity and wellness topics.
- Mentored new resident advisors, enhancing team cohesion and operational effectiveness.
- Organized workshops to promote leadership skills, personal growth, and community involvement among residents.
- Created informative bulletin boards that provided relevant resources related to academics, mental health, and campus life opportunities for students'' personal growth.
- Served as an approachable liaison between residents and housing administration staff regarding any concerns or suggestions.
- Administered emergency response procedures during crises, maintaining resident safety as a top priority.
Language Coach
Premier TEFL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Cross-cultural communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Organizing and leading events, such as study sessions and wellness workshops for students.
- Adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles and needs.
- Plan and design lesson plans for diverse group of students.
- Delivered interactive lessons utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and digital tools.
- Collaborated with curriculum developers to create tailored materials aligned with student needs and goals.
- Conducted workshops on language acquisition strategies, enhancing team capabilities in delivering quality education.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and encouraging active participation from all learners.
- Leveraged digital tools and resources to create interactive, engaging lessons for remote language learners.
- Partnered with local community organizations to offer language coaching services tailored to the unique needs of specific populations.
English Tutor
Riverside District Tutors
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Participated in literacy programs or after-school tutoring initiatives, helping non-native English students improve their English skills.
- Offered editing and proofreading services for student essays and projects, helping improve their clarity and coherence.
- Engaged with students from diverse backgrounds to teach English, fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding.
- Provided personalized instruction to students of varying skill levels, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and speaking fluency.
Teacher Assistant
Harvest Fellowship
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Administrative Support, assisted with administrative tasks, such as managing student records, scheduling appointments, and organizing classroom materials.
- Assisted in educational research projects, contributing to data collection, analysis, or literature reviews related to teaching and learning.
- Designed creative lesson plans that combined literature and writing.
- Adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles and needs, including ESL learners.
Education
Bachelors of Art - English, Minors in Linguistics And TEFL/TESOL
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CAMaster of Arts - Linguistics
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2028
Skills
- Language Development and Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Design
- Adaptability and Flexibility in Teaching Methods
- Customer service skills & Community outreach
- Activity planning
- Student mentoring & Student engagement
Certification
Certificate in Project Management
Certificate in 120 Hour Advanced International TEFL Course
Award for Excellence in Student Employment
Award for Outstanding Contribution to a Campus Club, Program, or Organization
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Language Coach
Premier TEFL
06.2025 - 08.2025
English Department Student Ambassador
Cal Poly Humboldt
09.2024 - 05.2026
Resident Advisor
Humboldt Housing
08.2024 - 05.2026
English Tutor
Riverside District Tutors
08.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher Assistant
Harvest Fellowship
02.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelors of Art - English, Minors in Linguistics And TEFL/TESOL
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Colorado Boulder