RAQUEL GARCIA

**** *. **** **. **** Milwaukee, WI 53214

414-***-**** adn2tn@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts University of Wisconsin La-Crosse, La Crosse, WI May 2020

Major: Psychology

Minor: At-Risk Child and Youth Care/Art Therapy

Cumulative GPA: 3.4

Study Abroad in London June - July 2017

Courses in Cross-Cultural Psychology and Social Psychology

Interacted with different ethnicities, was challenged to develop new perspectives, and learned about different cultural norms and life experience

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

McNair Scholar UWL September 2018 – May 2020

Competitively selected for a federally funded Trio program designed to promote advanced higher education and research opportunities for underrepresented students

Completed a research project focused on how Spanish and English language print media represent Latinx migrant families crossing the Southwest border

oOral Presentations:

August 8, 2019: Undergraduate Research at UW La-Crosse

October 31-November 2, 2019: Linguistic Association of the Southwest (LASSO) in Louisiana State University

oPoster Presentation: October 3-4, 2019: University of New Mexico McNair Scholars Research Conference

Marquette University Health Career Opportunity Program (HCOP) June - July 2018

Engaged in development and interactions with faculty

Received cross-cultural competency training and participated in mock counseling sessions.

GRE preparation

Research Scholar Eagle Mentoring Program UWL September 2017 - May 2018

Participated in a research-based program designed to develop writing, communication, and research literacy skills, as well as exploration of graduate school opportunities.

Developed a research proposal about the importance of pre-college mentors in high school.

Collaborated with Dr. Charles Martin-Stanley (Psychology Dept.) to increase knowledge about academic discipline, explore research topics, and create an academic achievement plan.

YOUTH EXPERIENCES

La Causa Inc. Social Services CCS Youth Care Coordinator December 2020 – July 2021

Supporting the youth and their families who have mental health, substance abuse, and complex behavioral needs

Create a Plan of Care for the youth’s needs and connect with them on a weekly basis and implement needed services.

Community Harbor LLC Crisis Worker September 2020-December 2020

Met with Latinx youth on a weekly basis to involve them in activities that focused on learning new skills: decision making, managing anger, building positive relationships, etc.

Responded to crisis to stabilize youth and created a plan with them to prevent another crisis from happening

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) July 2020 – September 2020

Advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court settings.

Gather information, review documents and interview the children, family members and other parties involved

Community Teen Center YMCA Internship June 2019 - August 2019

Provided activities that are engaging, educational, and make use of teens’ talents, energy, and creativity

Built strong relationships with each individual and focus on their mental health needs

Little Minds Learning Center (LMCL) Teacher Assistant January 2019 - May 2019

Taught self-help skills and encouraged children to improve their reading comprehension

Provided and maintained a safe learning environment

Chileda Institute Direct Support Professional September 2018- November 2018

Supported young children with cognitive and behavioral challenges

Encouraged students to practice and refine social, leisure, and academic skills

Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) Student Staff March 2018 - May 2018

Provided reliable, caring, safe, and respectful care of children ages 6 months to 10 years of low-income parents seeking to finish high school or technical college

Encouraged children’s interests in learning through conversation and activities

Mentoring and Readiness for College (MARC) Tutor February 2017 - December 2017

Guided youth to develop effective studying skills and provided recreational activities

Promoted understanding, self-awareness, cultural awareness, and appreciation

MULTICULTURAL/DIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT

Resident Assistant UWL August 2017 – May 2020

Building community with residents by planning social and academic events

Host events related to social justice, educational fun events, and stress relief

Member Mujeres Orgullosas UWL September 2017 – May 2020

Engaged in Latina empowerment and mentoring by supporting students with resource

Facilitating conversations about the importance of higher education and discussing my identity as a first-generation student to Latinx students from local high schools

Member Latin American Student Organization (LASO) UWL September 2016 – May 2020

Plan social and educational events to celebrate Latinx culture on campus

Collaborate with members from LASO to plan cultural events such as Dia De Los Muertos

LANGUAGES

Bilingual in Spanish

Native spoken, written, and reading

QUALIFICATIONS

Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excel

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