Alyssa Teixeira
San Jose
Summary
Passionate sexual health and wellness educator with expertise in working with both youth and adults seeks new career opportunities within community facing organizations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Educator
Health Connected
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Formulate course specific lesson plans, consistent with Health Connected’s sexual health curricula that are age and culturally appropriate to the priority population.
- Effectively present all course specific curricula in classrooms and online, as needed, to students with diverse learning needs
- Collect and compile data on students participating in Health Connected’s courses
- Transfer data from various formats into appropriate Health Connected’s online database systems
- Uphold positive and professional partnerships with teachers, school administrators, and other professionals
- Participate in local school/community health fairs, forums, conferences and/or Health Connected’s provider trainings as needed
Social Media Assistant
Honey Play Box
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Reports social media performances and engaged with digital communities to build positive regard for company.
- Owns digital content creation for both TikTok and Instagram
- Develops marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzes and reports social media and online marketing campaign results.
Advocate
Teen Success Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Build community relationships for program promotion, referral sources, and resources
Provide continual outreach and support to members to maintain full engagement in the Teen Success, Inc. program - Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with all Teen Success, Inc. members in caseload. Assist members in re-enrolling in high school, engaging in school and exploring post-secondary education
- Assess members' needs, develop appropriate action plans based on needs, and coordinate timely referrals for service and follow through as appropriate. Advocate appropriately for members when barriers exist
- Facilitate, manage and implement weekly peer learning sessions in accordance with the Teen Success Inc. program model and objectives. Foster a peer-learning environment with trusting relationships and a culture of success
Health Educator
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitates sexual health education to high school/middle school aged youth as well as community organizations, partners and Planned Parenthood's Peer Leaders program
- Utilizes positive youth engagement strategies when engaging youth in meaningful discussions around topics of: sexual health, gender, orientation and gender expression
- Manages youth program's budget, hour tracking and other administrative duties
- Continually working to expand and create comprehensive LGBTQ+ curriculum for community programming
Panelist
LGBTQ Speakers Bureau
08.2019 - Current
- LGBTQ Speakers Bureau is a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and rainbow identities who speak about personal experiences as members of LGBTQ+ community
- Speakers use personal stories as tools to connect, educate, and empower audience members comprised of church groups, college and university classes, community events, and more
- Speakers focus on identity, community, and mental wellness; by normalizing mental health topics, seeking to reduce stigma and emphasizing a positive message of wellness and recovery
Team Leader
Days For Girls Almaden Valley Chapter
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Runs and operates San Jose branch of Days for Girls, an international nonprofit who's mission is to increases access to menstrual care and education
- Manages team of volunteers who sew and assemble Days for Girls Menstrual Hygiene Kits
- Facilitates women's health education classes and Days for Girls Kit distributions to community members in need
- Partners with community organizations such as International Rescue Committee San Jose Office, Santa Clara County Reentry Center, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte and others to engage underprivileged members of the community
- Advocates for legislative change surrounding the issue of period poverty at both the local and state level
Logistics Coordinator
Northern California National Period Day Rally 2019
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversaw all logistical details of 2019 Northern California National Period Day Rally
- Moderated weekly meetings to check-in on and update plans with all team members
- Secured necessary permits and equipment for rally success
- Coordinated and assembled high profile guest speakers
- Managed any and all logistical challenges faced during duration of rally organization
- Made sure organizing team understands vision and goals of rally
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06.2024
Advance Full Spectrum Training Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
10.2020
Birth And Labor Doula Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
08.2020
Supporting Trans Birthers Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
04.2020
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian High School
San Jose, CA05.2015
Skills
- Public speaking/engagement
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Proficient in social media management
- Positive youth engagement strategies
- Doula support skills
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2018 Belle Foundation for Cultural Development Individual Grant
- Recipient of the 2017 Theater Bay Area Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
Timeline
Health Educator
Health Connected
10.2021 - 07.2023
Social Media Assistant
Honey Play Box
04.2021 - 10.2021
Advocate
Teen Success Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
Health Educator
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
03.2020 - 08.2020
Panelist
LGBTQ Speakers Bureau
08.2019 - Current
Team Leader
Days For Girls Almaden Valley Chapter
04.2019 - 02.2020
Logistics Coordinator
Northern California National Period Day Rally 2019
04.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
De Anza College
Advance Full Spectrum Training Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
Birth And Labor Doula Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
Supporting Trans Birthers Course
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
High School Diploma -
Valley Christian High School
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