Yulissa Lopez
acemjb@r.postjobfree.com
Escondido, CA 92027
Objective
To obtain my single subject teaching credentials in order to teach history at the high school level and contribute to social
justice.
Education And Training
University of Redlands, Redlands, Ca
Bachelor of Arts in Race and Ethnic Studies Fall 2010- Spring 2014
Cumulative G.P.A 3.5/3.6
Awards And Honors
Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship Fall 2010- Spring 2011,was renewed to Spring 2014
University of Redlands Achievement Award Fall 2010- Spring 2014
University of Redlands Presidential Scholarship Fall 2010-Spring 2014
Achieved Deans List Status for 5 semesters.
Skills And Strengths
• Proficient in Spanish.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Can be part of a team and work well with others.
• Have strong sense of commitment and responsibility.
• Have developed patience skills.
• Exposure to Microsoft Words, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Work Experience
America Reads Tutor Redlands, Ca Fall 2010-May 2014
First Grade Reading Tutor
• Work with students one-on-one to develop and strengthen their reading skills. Also responsible for assisting students
with other work such as class projects, homework, and class work.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Escondido, Ca Summer 2012
Food Clerk
• Greeted and assisted guests with dining and refreshment needs. Responsible for serving food, drinks, keeping area clean,
and preparing and stocking up foods.
Volunteer Work/ Campus And Community Activities
R.E.A.C.H (Read, Empower. Attain, Create Hope) Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Prepare and present lesson plans for students in San Bernardino Juvenile Hall. Lesson plans range in subject including
identity, art, inspiration, goals, and health. Tutor students one-on-one for G.E.D.
S.T.E.P Mentorship Program (Students Together Empowering Peers) Summer 2011-Fall 203
Participate in the summer bridge program that is intended to introduce college to incoming freshmen students that are
first-generation college students. Became a mentor to these freshmen once the school years started and was responsible
for providing advice, friendship, and time commitment throughout the year. Mentored 4 students in all.
Sherman Indian High School Tutoring Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Saturday tutoring through the University of Redlands Natives American Student Program.
San Manuel Mentorship Program Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Participated in mentoring and being involved in the after school education program of the San Manuel Band of Mission
Indian reservation.
Hoop Shots Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013
Participate in friendly basketball games and encourage players that have special needs. Participate through the Redlands
YMCA.
The Micah House January 2012-May 2012
After school homework tutor. Working with kids of different age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high
school.
The Vagina Monologues February 2014
Participated in the VM school production. The VM is a student run production. I was involved in the Spanish production
of the VM.
The Women & Gender Studies Conference March 2014
Presented a section of my Race and Ethnic Studies capstone paper at the WGST conference in the panel titled Moving
Borders: Transnational Feminisms.