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JIMENA AMARO CORDOVA

Santa Cruz

Summary

Motivated Psychology undergraduate with hands-on experience in youth development, program leadership, and community engagement. Experienced in supporting learning environments through lesson planning, observation, and mentoring, with a strong interest in socio-emotional development and cross-cultural work. Served as a Seasonal Site Lead in the city of Sunnyvale's summer camps, coordinating staff, managing documentation, and supporting structured activities for children in fast-paced settings. Additionally, brings five years of experience as a Catechist and Youth Group Leader, fostering emotional growth, communication skills, and ethical development in children and adolescents. Bilingual communicator with strong adaptability, cultural awareness, and organizational skills, eager to apply psychological principles in an international setting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Specialist

City of Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale, CA
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in planning and coordinating recreational programs for community engagement.
  • Facilitated participant registration and managed schedules for various activities.
  • Developed promotional materials to enhance program visibility and attendance.
  • Ensured safety protocols were adhered to during all recreational events and activities.

IT Intern

The Girls’ Middle School
Palo Alto, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided technical support, resolving IT issues to maximize productivity for team members
  • Completed assignment tasks ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong time management skills and commitment to project success
  • Supported IT department in handling technology rollout and maintenance

Education

Degree in progress - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2027

High School Diploma - undefined

Menlo School
Atherton, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Strong Communication skills
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer service and support
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Activity Planning and Leadership
  • Safety awareness
  • Guest relations
  • Staff management

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish

Timeline

Recreation Specialist

City of Sunnyvale
06.2025 - 09.2025

IT Intern

The Girls’ Middle School
06.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Menlo School

Degree in progress - Psychology

University of California, Santa Cruz
JIMENA AMARO CORDOVA