Aya Cortez
Menlo Park
Summary
Personable, adaptable, and dedicated to fostering supportive learning environment. Well-versed in academic subjects and pedagogical strategies. Is also a versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 6 year history of superior performance in both academic and professional environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
University of California, Los Angeles
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with ADHD.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence.
- Integrated cultural and historical context into language teaching, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of subject.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
Outreach and Research Team Lead
Finding Founders Podcast
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Delegated assignments to 5 members in outreach team in order to enable smooth completion of Finding Founders podcast episodes and series
- Onboarded and recruited new team members when assignment loads became too heavy or if members left Finding Founders
- Reviewed and edited as well as gave feedback and recommendations on 2-3 research documents and newsletters weekly to ensure quality of assignments
- Attended weekly team lead meetings where relayed status of weekly assignments to host of show and also received input on how to proceed with current episodes and series
- Handled daily correspondence between Finding Founders and podcast guests and/or their managers
- Interview series worked on include those on education and productivity content creators, international explorers, and Los Angeles Artists
- As Team Lead, listenership ranged between 25,000 to 50,000 listeners per month
Outreach and Research Team Member
Finding Founders Podcast
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Researched background information on guests of Finding Founders podcast to help host, Samuel Donner, smoothly direct interviews
- Contacted potential guests for podcast, ultimately welcoming more diverse guests than were previously featured on podcast
- Successfully invited and featured guests include: comedian Josh Johnson, comedian Flame Monroe, author Kimberly Derting
- Performed outreach to 15 potential guests every other week
- Attended weekly pre-interview meetings with guest and host Samuel Donner where quickly and accurately wrote down stories guests wanted highlighted in their podcast episode
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture; Asian Humanities
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2024
Study Abroad - Social Science
Hitotsubashi University
07.2023
Skills
- Research (Contemporary, Historical, and Scientific)
- Computer (Google Suite, Adobe Premiere Rush)
- Decision making
- Innovation management
- Verbal and written communication
- In-person tutoring
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Japanese
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Tutor
University of California, Los Angeles
01.2024 - 06.2024
Outreach and Research Team Lead
Finding Founders Podcast
12.2022 - 05.2023
Outreach and Research Team Member
Finding Founders Podcast
03.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - American Literature And Culture; Asian Humanities
University of California, Los Angeles
Study Abroad - Social Science
Hitotsubashi University
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