Lizeth Gonzalez

Experience

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  Campus Kids Childcare Center

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2022

  Teacher Assistant

  • Facilitated communication between staff members and parents by serving as a translator during parent teacher conferences and other meetings • Oversaw 15+ children and ensured the smooth running of the after-school & summer program by maintaining the classroom environment clean and safe • Assisted 10+ children with completing projects and homework assignments to enhance their learning skills• Taught academic skills to preschoolers and developed gross motor and fine motor activities suitable for all children Show less

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  Rutgers School of Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Program

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Social Work Intern at the Office of Global Programs

  • Developed educational brochures to inform students, faculty, and community members on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines• Identified and documented barriers to obtaining COVID-19 resources and vaccines for community members• Assembled 100+ COVID-19 test kits per week to distribute among all Rutgers clinics and campuses

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  Make the Road New Jersey

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Dream Ambassador

  • Completed a 3-day training on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application eligibility and document collection • Supported 2 clients in completing their DACA application by evaluating and organizing their documents remotely • Coordinated weekly meetings between the organization’s legal team and clients to consult their application progress

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  New Jersey Coalition To End Domestic Violence

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  MSW Policy Intern

  • Navigated the New Jersey legislative website daily to track bills pertinent to Domestic Violence and related topics such as Human Trafficking, Immigration, Housing, etc.• Attained understanding of key federal and state policies such as Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), FY2022 Budget (State Level), and Family Violence Prevention & Service Act (FVPSA)