Monterey Rojas

Experience

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  Boston University Upward Bound

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

  Student/Mentor
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  Chelsea High School Internship Experience

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Student Intern

  assistant for Guidance and Trio office- shared experience in early college, increasing early college sign-ups- connected with several students to give opportunities based on their interests- checked in/out books for early college classes, kept an inventory of books, organized inventory.

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  UBMS/Tufts University

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Laboratory Assistant

  - learned about the basics of catalysis and how they work- assisted in research via running trails, data analysis, and keeping laboratory equipment clean

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  Chelsea Public Schools

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Peer Teaching Assistant

  - student teaching/teacher assistant- assisted in lessons and student learning- checking in with students- helped students outside of class

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  Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Library Assistant

  - create a welcoming and inclusive environment for a diverse group of student and community members - assist patrons at the circulation desk- check-in/out books and other library material- reserve items- answer general questions about the library and library services- shelve and retrieve books- participate in library inventory, including shelf reading and shelf maintenance- special projects assigned by library staff

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  SJS Inc.

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Pool Attendant and Operator

  - monitored 40,000-gallon pool and system, additional bathrooms, and lounging area in order to maintain a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment- regularly tested pool water to ensure a safe and clean swimming environment- regularly checked, cleaned, and maintained pool system to ensure swimmer safety and optimal working conditions for the system- warmly welcomed residents and guests into the pool area and developed relationships resulting in resident satisfaction

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  City of Chelsea

  Dec 2021 - now

  Library Aide

  library aide at Chelsea Public Library- Check-in/out, shelve, and retrieve books and other library material- Assist patrons in finding books and other library material- Assist in making book displays- Handle book requests from other libraries

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  The Cheesecake Factory

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Baker
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  BAGLY, Inc.

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

  Events Organizer for BAGLY's youth events- Project lead for all of BAGLY’s in-house events (roughly one a month, for 12 months)- Collaborating with and delegating peers for in-house events- Attend weekly meetings and programs - Be a consistent presence in the BAGLY drop-in space to help welcome new youth and support the rest of the youth leaders Facilitator for BAGLY's BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) Meeting- Organize and facilitate BIPOC meetings (monthly)- Attend weekly meetings and programs - Engage with youth- Assist in organizing in BAGLY Events (ie: conferences, holiday parties, youth pride, etc.)

  • Youth Events Organizer

    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  • BIPOC Meeting Facilitator

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
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  La Colaborativa

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Cultural Arts Supervisor

  Summer Youth Employment Initiative Program Facilitator- lead weekly scheduled activities - plan out curriculum, lead sessions- responsible for directly overseeing their team of ~10 high school interns- create a safe environment for career exploration and mentoring