NES M. PARADA
**** ***** ****** ******, *** Angeles, CA 90047-8402
Phone: Home, 323-***-****, Cell: 323-***-****
Email: ****.******@*****.***
Objective:
To form a long-term relationship with a company that offers both
growth and development. Additionally, to utilize my educational
background, people, and work skills for the greater good of the
organization.
Education:
September 2008- December 2011
. Master of Arts in Sociology- California State University,
Los Angeles
June 2008
. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Law-California
State University, Los Angeles
June 2002
. Diploma-Manual Arts High School, Los Angeles, CA
Work Experience:
2010-2011-- Teaching Assistant- Intern California State University,
Los Angeles
. Corrected and graded presentations
. Discussed curriculum with professor
. Developed learning material
. Reviewed papers/ course material with students
2008-2011-Quality Assurance Specialist -Institute of Multicultural
Counseling & Educational Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Los
Angeles, CA
. Translated for both psychologists & psychiatrists
. Have experience with medical records by organizing and
maintaining confidential information secured
. Trained to audited medical records
. Interpreted for therapist during intake sessions /
psychiatric sessions
. Accompanied therapists & case managers to home visits
2003-2005-Recreation Assistant, Volunteer Harvard Park, Los Angeles,
CA
. Assisted in organizing recreational activities for
children and adolescent
. Supervised youth activities
. Assisted in maintenance of the city facility
. Performed community services duties
2003-2004-Behavior Interventionist Wright Road, Los Angeles, CA
. Monitored clients needs
. Assisted with personal hygiene care and daily living
activities
. Taught clients self-advocacy skills
Technical Skills:
. Proficient in Microsoft Word & has knowledge in using Excel
. Knows how to use SPSS
. Can seek out research material
. Can create and administer research
Publications:
. Thesis - "Public Attitudes Concerning Immigrants: The
Role of Economic Factors"
Scholarships and Awards:
. 2011- Phi Kappa Phi- Honor Society
. 2010- Francesca (Kiki) Alexander Scholarship Award for
academic performance
Richard and Erika Nahrendorf Scholarship Award for academic
performance
. 2009
Francesca (Kiki) Alexander Scholarship Award for academic performance
Other Skills:
. Bilingual in English and Spanish
. Trained by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental
Health in how to be an interpreter in a mental health
setting encounters of a three-way kind
References:
. Available upon request