Sarah Moreno
Los Angeles
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
Ministerios Mundiales Ebenezer
04.2020 - Current
- Mentored youth – through weekly one-on-one Bible study sessions, providing guidance, emotional support, and leadership development in a one-to-one meeting
- Planned and coordinated seasonal events, including annual Christmas celebrations and youth fellowship gatherings, managing logistics, activities, and volunteer support; successfully hosted events serving 30+ attendees.
- Developed interactive lessons and discussion activities to increase youth engagement and participation during weekly meetings, improving attendance consistency over the program term.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment that encouraged open dialogue, personal growth, and peer connection among young participants.
- Collaborated with ministry leaders to organize community outreach efforts, in order to develop relationships between families and the youth program.
- Assisted with event setup, budgeting support, and program promotion through flyers or announcements on social media
- Ministerios Mundiales Ebenezer is a community-centered faith organization in Huntington Park, California that provides spiritual support, worship services, and outreach programs for individuals and families.
Step-Up Mentor (Teen Ages 14-18)
Step Up Women's Network
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Mentored teens ages 14–18 through weekly group sessions, providing guidance, emotional support, and encouragement to explore personal strengths and goals.
- Delivered presentations on college readiness, career exploration, and goal-setting, helping students understand pathways to higher education and professional opportunities.
- Planned and facilitated interactive activities designed to help participants reflect on identity, values, and aspirations, fostering self-awareness, confidence, and teamwork.
- Supported students in creating personal action plans for academic and career goals, resulting in improved clarity and motivation among participants.
- Collaborated with program staff to evaluate engagement and track student progress
- Step Up Women's Network is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that empowers girls and young women from under-resourced communities to become confident, college-bound, and career-ready through structured mentorship, programming, and supportive community spaces.
Volunteer
Central American Resource Center of Los Angeles (CARECEN)
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered presentations to youth groups highlighting college readiness, personal academic experiences, and pathways to higher education; engaged audiences of 20–50 students per session and encouraged post-secondary goal setting.
- Facilitated open discussions and Q&A sessions, creating a supportive space for students to ask questions about college applications, financial aid, and campus life.
- Conducted community outreach and engagement by connecting families with educational resources and organizational programs; helped increase participation at youth-focused events.
- Collaborated with staff and other volunteers to organize interactive workshops aimed at empowering first-generation and underrepresented students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
Los Angeles, CA05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Youth advocacy
- Academic support
- Recreational activity leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Timeline
Step-Up Mentor (Teen Ages 14-18)
Step Up Women's Network
01.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Central American Resource Center of Los Angeles (CARECEN)
07.2023 - 12.2023
Youth Mentor
Ministerios Mundiales Ebenezer
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Sociology of Law
- Diverse Society
- Socialization: Childhood & Adolescence Social Trauma, Memory, Healing, and Social Repair
- Civic Learning
- Sociology of Human Rights
- Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence
- Issues in Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
- Disability and Function
- Development Across the Lifespan (Conception to Adolescence)
- The Psychology of Emotion and Motivation