Sienna Dominguez
Riverside,CA
Summary
Accomplished English Language Tutor at Arlington High School, adept at enhancing student language proficiency, engagement and comprehension through tailored strategies. Leveraged critical thinking to boost academic performance and fostered cultural competence. Consistently collaborated with colleagues to achieve educational goals and adapt to changing student needs with ease. Successfully improved students' English proficiency and study habits, contributing to a significant increase in test scores. Recognized for patience and empathy in diverse educational settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Tutor
Arlington High School
02.2024 - Current
- Worked with students who come from foreign countries, especially those who come from Central America.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement the appropriate strategy of learning for students depending on their level of English.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies with the approval of the teacher to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Assisted students in improving pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary usage through targeted exercises and practice sessions.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
- Communicated with parents by phone and email to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
AVID Tutor
Arlington High School
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas where students needed additional support, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits, organization and time management skills, leading to more efficient learning.
- Conducted group instruction called tutorial sessions to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills, practice public speaking and prepare for standardized tests.
- Enhanced students' understanding of mathematical concepts with practical application exercises.
- Assisted in the development of college preparation materials, guiding students through the application process and ensuring they were well-equipped for future success.
- Built strong relationships with students, fostering a sense of trust and respect that contributed to their confidence in seeking help.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Organizational and time management skills
- Cultural competence
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
English Language Tutor
Arlington High School
02.2024 - Current
AVID Tutor
Arlington High School
03.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino