Welcome!
I invite you to explore my work and interests.
¡Bienvenidos!
Te invito a explorar mis trabajos e intereses.
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Alexandra
Ramos Lopez
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International Education Specialist
IEM Candidate at Middlebury Institute
of International Studies
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ABOUT ME
I am interested in the intersection between education and student services and outreach. As a first-generation college graduate now working on obtaining a master's degree, I have experienced first hand the unique set of challenges presented to first-generation students trying to navigate through the higher education system. I am passionate about working alongside low socioeconomic and historically underrepresented populations to aid them through their educational journey. I believe education should be attainable for all and advocate for educational equity.
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I graduated from California Sate University, Monterey Bay with a bachelors of arts in psychology and a minor in human development. This degree has given me a solid understanding of human behavior and mental processes as well as knowledge of cognitive, emotional, and physical development across the life-span. Previously, I have worked extensively with primary school aged children in academic settings for the Monterrey Peninsula Unified School District and outdoors with Ventana Wildlife Society.
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EDUCATION
2019-2020
Anticipated Master's Degree
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterrey
Candidate for Masters in International Education Management
2013-2018
Bachelor's Degree
California State University,
Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development
EXPERIENCE
Summer-2019
Monterey Peninsula
Unified School District
SUMMER STEAM ACADEMY SITE DIRECTOR
Manage and coordinate an academic focused summer program of around 60 youth between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Collaborate with site personnel, administration, community partners, and parents to ensure implementation of quality standards. Monitor student behavior and create a positive school climate.
Summer-2018
Ventana Wildlife Society
OUTDOOR EDUCATOR &
SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTOR
Lead and co-lead outdoor educational activities for groups of 26 youth from the ages of 7 to 13 years old in various outdoor settings along the Monterey Peninsula. Ensure safety while also providing meaningful outdoor experiences during overnight camp outs
2016-2019
Monterey Peninsula
Unified School District
& THINK Together
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LEADER
Mentor, support, and motivate elementary school aged children to reach academic success and build strong social and personal skills. Manage groups of around 30 children from 4 to 11 years old. Help coordinate special events, manage and create lessons for STEAM and cooking club. Built professional relationships with teachers, staff, children, and parents
RESUME
SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, & MEMBERSHIP
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Strong Leader
Commercial License with Passenger Endorsement
Adult and Pediatric
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Quality Writing
INTERESTS
Environment
I care deeply about the environment and wildlife. I am particularly interested in marine biology and the Monterey National Marine Sanctuary which is home to a wide range of biodiversity and habitats. I also enjoy public education on sustainable issues and what can be done to remedy them.
Advocacy
I am passionate about promoting peace and understanding to my hometown community. I have volunteered with the Monterey Peace and Justice Center and co founded an English-Spanish conversation circle where community members were welcomed to practice their language skills while learning about different cultures.
Visual Arts
Having dedicated over 7 years to visual arts education, I thoroughly love this subject. I have experimented with several mediums from watercolor to acrylic, plaster to wax, as well as pencil to digital. My favorite medium is pencil and paper. Creating aesthetically pleasing work is an enjoyable process for me as I like to pay close attention to detail.
