Isabella Montes
Bakersfield
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with experience as an Intern at the Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program. Proven ability in teamwork and problem-solving, enhancing program effectiveness through research and activity organization. Skilled in data analysis and public speaking, committed to empowering underserved communities and fostering positive development in children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program
09.2025 - Current
- Intern through the Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) minor at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- Attend weekly classes to learn and discuss the stages of child development.
- Document naturalistic observations of the children in the program and record weekly field notes and interpretations of the developmental stages observed.
- Utilize weekly field note information to complete a case study on a focal child and study specific domains of development.
- Organized activities that promote sensory and motor skills development in young children.
- Learned and applied best practices in infant development research to enhance program effectiveness.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Research Assistant
Psi Chi at UCLA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted a study on the relationship between stress, emotional regulation strategies, and body image disturbances in college students.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects and enhance data collection efforts.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss progress and share findings with the research team.
- Compiled and analyzed data using statistical software, contributing to meaningful insights for reports.
- Contributed to data cleaning and looked over all submissions to ensure participant answers were verified and accounted for.
- Distributed the study through electronic flyers to numerous clubs, organizations, and classes.
Volunteer
Mentorship at UCLA Program
01.2026 - Current
- Non-profit organization that connects one-on-one pairing between UCLA students and students from underserved North Hollywood schools.
- Organize and participate in fundraisers to provide scholarships for mentees that participate in the program.
- Assist in organizing community events, enhancing participation and engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to develop resource materials for workshops and training sessions.
- Attend bi-weekly events with mentees engaging in activities promoting social, community and mental health support.
- Empower students to pursue higher education.
Volunteer
Hermanas Unidas De UCLA
10.2023 - Current
- Promote community and foster empowerment towards Latin/a/x students at UCLA.
- Assist in organizing community events, enhancing participation and engagement.
- Contributed to outreach efforts by distributing promotional materials and gathering feedback from participants.
- Engage with community members to foster relationships and encourage ongoing involvement in programs.
- Collaborate with team members to develop resource materials for workshops and training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Punctual
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Efficient
Timeline
Volunteer
Mentorship at UCLA Program
01.2026 - Current
Intern
Megan E. Daly Infant Development Program
09.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Psi Chi at UCLA
09.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Hermanas Unidas De UCLA
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College