Alexandra Nichole Gonzalez

Experience

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  The Cisneros Center for New Americans

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  I had the opportunity to work in the team of individuals that pushed to implement The American Dream Initiative. I worked alongside the American Dream Fellows, a group of the nation's brightest young people recruited and trained to become the nation's leaders in immigrant integration. That summer I learned a lot about the organization's mission and operations. The ADI brought together New Americans with leaders from business, government, education, non-profits, philanthropy, and faith-based organizations around a comprehensive plan for immigrant integration, ensuring that services are aligned with the needs of New Americans. Show less

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  The University of Texas at Austin - Moody College of Communication

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Research Assistant

  Helped the T.A transcribe conversations about patient's experiences with their medical care provider and translate them from Spanish to English.

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  LifeWorks Austin

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Volunteer Assistant

  LifeWorks breaks cycles of instability by providing the support and services youth experiencing homelessness need to thrive. Ending youth homelessness means that we have built a community system that ensures that youth homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring. I worked as a volunteer during my final year of college and completed a variety of tasks that allowed me to work closely with the organization's social media and marketing team.

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  IDEA Public Schools

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2022

  - Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body. Road to and Through College is a unique course offered by IDEA Public Schools designed to inspire students to obtain a college education and prepare them for that moment post high school graduation. - Communicated announcements and practices as dictated by administrators to teachers in an appropriate way to ensure effective implementation- Built and established relationships with team members to enable trust and foster a culture of collaboration and support to meet collective goals.- Utilized teacher reports and data to address students of concern and provide solutions to correct repeated disruptive behaviors in the classroom. - Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.-Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.-Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.-Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. - Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.

  • Spanish III Teacher

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • RTTC Teacher

    Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  • 9th Grade Team Leader

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

  • 9th Grade English Teacher

    Aug 2018 - May 2020

  • Relay Resident

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
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  Just keep livin Foundation

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Instructor

  Taught students tools and tips to make positive life choices that improve their physical and mental health through exercise, teamwork, gratitude, nutrition, and community service.

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  WellSky

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2024

  Associate Scrum Master

  - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to ensure project milestones are met.- Support the team in embracing Agile principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.- Assist in the implementation and optimization of Agile processes within the organization.- Proficient in JIRA and Confluence for effective project management and documentation. Show less

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  Intertek Alchemy

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Quality Assurance Analyst

  - Analyze and evaluate course content for Quality Assurance purposes.- Write effective and concise bug tickets describing any issues discovered.- Manage ongoing deadlines and tasks efficiently as outlined by the QA and Project Managers.- Contribute to the quality assurance of all project deliverables.

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  IDEA Public Schools

  Feb 2024 - now

  • Advocacy Manager

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Advocacy Manager

    Feb 2024 - now