ALEJANDRA SANTANA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) educator and community-centered arts and museum professional with strong experience in visitor engagement, tutoring, and culturally responsive programming. Highly adaptable and collaborative, bringing strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills to roles involving public-facing interaction, event coordination, and meaningful support for diverse learners and communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts and Culture Administrative Intern
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with local artists and cultural organizations to plan and execute community-based arts and culture events
- Facilitated community engagement by collaborating with residents and partner organizations to integrate arts into social justice and housing initiatives
- Provided administrative support for program logistics, including scheduling, communications, and event promotion
- Contributed to event evaluation and documentation through surveys, photography, and written reports to inform future programming
- Assisted in curating exhibitions by supporting artwork selection, layout planning, and interpretive materials
Private Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
04.2025 - Current
- Offered one-on-one academic support to K–6 students in-home as a private tutor
- Reviewed with classwork and homework while introducing engaging, personalized learning strategies
- Maintain a balanced tutoring environment by promoting focus and incorporating mindful break
- Supported children with learning disabilities by adapting instruction to diverse learning needs
Interpretive Volunteer
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
02.2025 - Current
- Engage diverse visitors by interpreting natural history concepts using museum objects such as fossils, animal pelts, and antlers
- Facilitate hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and enhance public understanding of science and history
- Adapt communication style to connect with audiences of all ages, including children, families, and school groups
- Collaborate with museum staff and volunteers to create a welcoming and educational environment
- Demonstrate strong public speaking and interpersonal skills while presenting complex ideas in an engaging way
Readers Plus Tutor - Norwood Elementary School
USC Joint Educational Program
02.2025 - Current
- Offered academic support and tutoring to students in reading and writing
- Facilitated elementary school after-school program by delivering academic support and leading enrichment activities
Gallery Host Volunteer
California Science Center
12.2024 - Current
- Engaged guests in interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities to spark interest in science and technology
- Guided school groups and families through exhibits, tailoring explanations to support different learning styles
- Supported STEM education by encouraging inquiry, curiosity, and critical thinking among visitors
Gift Shop Sales Associate
SHARP Chula Vista Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed retail operations, processed transactions, balanced cash registers, and placed supply orders
- Trained five new staff members in customer service and product placement
- For over four years provided compassionate support to patients' families, fostering strong relationships with hospital staff
Intern
San Diego Audubon Society
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Organized office workstations, updated databases, managed mailings, and handled incoming calls
- Assisted in five+ public outreach events and logged wildlife observations at Kendall-Frost Marsh
Camp Counselor
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Volunteered to teach at a local science center for four weeks; sensitized over 30 elementary students about biology, chemistry, and astronomy
- Planned and led daily science experiments, supervised museum and botanical tours, and ensured lab safety
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Arts in Spanish
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter High School
Chula Vista, CA06.2022
Skills
- Adaptability & Leadership
- Administrative tasks
- Cash Register Operations & Customer Service
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Data Collection & Entry
- Microsoft office expertise
- Organization & Time Management
- Presentation development
- Reliability
- Tutoring & Mentorship
- Visitor Engagement
Accomplishments
Collaborated with Esperanza Community Housing and Mercado La Paloma to co-coordinate and curate the "Belonging to Nature: Art and Memory in the San Fernando Valley" art exhibition, selecting and installing 45 artworks, designing promotional materials, creating labels and interpretive text, and overseeing layout and presentation to ensure a cohesive visitor experience.
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Native)
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
Director of Operations, 08/2024 to 05/2025
The Spanish Undergraduate Student Association USC - Los Angeles, CA
- Organized and hosted monthly cultural events for the Spanish-speaking community
- Led weekly conversation tables and tutored Spanish learners in grammar, pronunciation, and translation
Director of Social Media, 08/2024 to 05/2025
The Pad Project USC - Los Angeles, CA
- Managed social accounts and implemented social media strategy across digital media platforms, increasing content
interactions 129% on Instagram
- Organized weekly discussions on women’s healthcare and menstrual equity
- Collaborated with Don't Tax My Flow and FPA Women's Health
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementFlexible work hoursTimeline
Arts and Culture Administrative Intern
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
09.2025 - Current
Private Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
04.2025 - Current
Interpretive Volunteer
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
02.2025 - Current
Readers Plus Tutor - Norwood Elementary School
USC Joint Educational Program
02.2025 - Current
Gallery Host Volunteer
California Science Center
12.2024 - Current
Intern
San Diego Audubon Society
10.2021 - 10.2021
Camp Counselor
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
Gift Shop Sales Associate
SHARP Chula Vista Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter High School
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Arts in Spanish
University of Southern California
HONORS AND AWARDS
Awards: The Seal of Biliteracy, XXVII Certamen Literario "Escribo en Español",
Honors: Academic Honors Award, Deans List (Fall 2022-Fall 2025)