Wendy F.

Figueroa
Email: ​wendy.figueroa@student.csulb.edu

Objective
To obtain a teaching position where I can share my knowledge in Social Science for educational
purposes, specifically to support students in their academic and intellectual development.

Education
Fall 2019-Present, Teaching Credential Program, Single Subject, Social Studies
California State University, Long Beach
December 2018, Master of Arts in History
California State University, Los Angeles
June 2012, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Minor in Spanish
University of California, Los Angeles
​ CLA Education Abroad Program, European Musical Aesthetics: Venice, Salzburg
July 2012​, U
and Paris
June-July 2010, UCLA Education Abroad Program, Spanish Language and Culture: Barcelona,
Madrid & Granada, Advanced Curriculum

Awards
2018, Prize Winner, 14​th​ Annual Gender, Sexuality, and Power Student Research Contest,
Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, Research Paper title: “Then and Now:
Portrayals of Mexican Indigenous Women”
2012, Certificate of Completion, McNair Research Scholars Program, UCLA Graduate
Mentoring & Research Programs
2012, Certificate of Achievement, UCLA Academic Advancement Program
2009, Certificate of Achievement, Westwind Conference at UCLA
2008, UCLA Scholarship Recognition Award
2008-2011, UCLA Ralph Bunche Scholarship Award

Research Experience
2018, “Then and Now: Portrayals of Mexican Indigenous Women”
2011-2012, “The Role of the Sun God Tonatiuh in Aztec Art and Ritual,” UCLA McNair
Research Scholars Program; Faculty Mentors: John M.D. Pohl (2012), Cecelia Klein (2011)
2010-2011, Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP), “The Role of the Sun God
Tonatiuh in Aztec Art and Ritual”
2008-2009, UCLA Junior Scholars Program (formerly named Research Rookies Program),
“How Pre-Columbian Images are used in East Los Angeles Murals: A Case Study on
‘Tonatiuh’, a mural by Arturo Gonzalez,” Faculty Mentor: Charlene Villaseñor-Black

Academic Presentations
2018, Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities Conference, CSULA
2012, McNair Senior Presentation, AAP Graduate Mentoring & Research Programs, UCLA
2012, “Brown Bag” Presentation, UCLA McNair Research Scholars Program
2011, Research Symposium, UCLA
2011, Research Symposium, University of California, Berkeley
2009, Westwind Conference at UCLA, “How Pre-Columbian Images are used in East Los
Angeles Murals: A Case Study on ‘Tonatiuh’, a mural by Arturo Gonzalez”

Work Experience
2019-present, ELD Instructional Aide, Vista Charter Middle School
Tasks include designing and developing curriculum for ELD support groups, analyzing student
reading level data and creating lesson plans to supplement and increase students’ Lexile levels.
Support sixth, seventh, and eight grade student groups, as well as provide tutoring for students
after school. Facilitate group discussions regarding topics relevant to students’ academic and
socio-emotional experiences (Way of Council). Administer and proctor the English Language
Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) and Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)
exams to English Learner student subgroups.

2016-2018, Instructional Aide, English and Social Studies, Vista Charter Middle School
Tasks included assisting teachers through collaboration and lesson planning. Held intervention
for student newcomers, teaching them introductory English and provided translation for
Spanish-speaking students. Held intervention for students in need of ELA support. Created
lesson plans and activities for student intervention groups. Reviewed data with teachers and
administration in order to determine next steps for supporting student learning. Facilitate group
discussions regarding topics relevant to students’ academic and socio-emotional experiences
(Way of Council). Administer and proctor the English Language Proficiency Assessments for
California (ELPAC) and Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) exams to English Learner student
subgroups.

2014-March 2015, Customer Service Representative, Lakeshore Learning Materials

Tasks included answering phones, answering questions, providing information and resolving
possible issues for customers. Job includes working closely and supporting our Order, Sales,
Finance and Marketing departments, as well as companies such as UPS, serving as a liaison
between the company and customers. Communicate with customers via phone and email.
Distribute emails to fellow representatives, as well as continue to monitor and manage the social
media sites for the Company. Responsibilities also include drafting written responses for
customers via email and social media.

2012-2014, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Department, Lakeshore Learning

Materials
Tasks included supporting Customer Service agents by preparing and forwarding Call Volume
Reports to department, pulling products for review and keeping inventory, pulling paperwork
needed for review, updating tax exemption information for accounts, monitoring and managing
the Company’s social media (Facebook and Twitter) accounts, reserving conference rooms for
Management, answer calls and take messages.

2010-2011, Student Programs Assistant, UCLA Fowler Museum

Tasks included answering phone calls, designing and printing event flyers, imputing
program/event information onto UCLA "Happenings" website, composing/sending emails to
students and faculty, setting up for and assisting during events, escorting guest speakers and
performers to proper locations, compiling and mailing exhibition tour confirmation packets.

2008-2010, Assistant, UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center

Tasks included answering phone calls, recording messages, managing the CSRC Newsletter
“ListServ,” assembling mail orders, recording book/DVD inventory, creating files/filing research
grant documents, imputing information using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and occasionally,
QuickBooks.

Volunteer Work
Summer 2004, San Miguel Avenue Elementary
Assisted in both classroom and school library; tasks included assisting teachers, helping students
with assignments, shelving books and organizing materials.

Languages
Fluent in English, both oral and written.
Fluent in Spanish, both oral and written.

Interests and Activities

Education, Art and Art History, History, languages, listening to and discovering new music,
researching favorite music genres and artists/bands, cooking, gardening and hiking.

Hobbies
Cooking, gardening, reading, drawing and painting.

Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; Some knowledge in Excel.

References

Dunn Del Mundo

7th grade Social Studies Teacher
Vista Charter Middle School
(562) 805-9924

Jay Proano
6​th​ grade English and Social Studies Teacher
Vista Charter Middle School
(562) 305-8793

Diane Figueroa
Dual Language Teacher, Former classmate and friend
dianefigueroa1@gmail.com
(323) 360-8533