Andres A. Chavez

Experience

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  Brigham Young University - Missionary Training Center

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  TEACHER / COORDINATOR / CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

  Aided in the professional development of teachers and volunteers for the flagship MTC of Brigham Young University by providing training and leading weekly workshops on learner-based methods and instructional best practices. - Developed manuals for teaching second languages and taught Spanish to groups of 12 for duration of 2 months each.

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  Brigham Young University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Research and Teaching Assistant

  Contributed to research initiatives by gathering data, conducting statistical analysis via SPSS, managing datasets, and helping with development of manuscripts and reports via writing, interpreting results and creating data visualizations.- During 3-month tenure in Ecuador visited 36 schools to observe operations and interview principals and teachers.- Planned conference with institutions to focus on education for microenterprises.Work ethic resulted in receiving Wheatley Scholar Award, an annual recognition of 10 of 20K students. Show less

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  Universidad Internacional del Ecuador

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2018

  RESEARCH COORDINATOR / PROFESSOR

  Led six research projects geared towards minorities and social equality, most notable being one focused on how education can be a key factor to empower women and reduce domestic violence. Project was executed in various communities in Guayaquil, Ecuador and consisted of interviewing and analyzing responses of 400 male and female participants to determine importance of education for decreasing violence, rapes and additional abuse in all social classes.- Taught university-level courses in Research Design, Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis and Critical Thinking.- Organized university’s 1st conference and magazine, including publishing 120+ articles, and training and supporting fellow professors. Efforts resulted in recognition as Researcher of the Year for most articles published in 2015. Show less

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  Clackamas Education Service District

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Administrative Assistant

  • Manage workflow by assigning tasks to other administrative employees daily, ensuring that deadlines are met and work is completed correctly• Generate memos, emails and reports when appropriate• Respond to questions and requests for information• Answer incoming calls and assume other receptionist duties when needed

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  Oregon Trail Recovery LLC

  Dec 2019 - May 2020

  INTAKE & ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR / OUTCOMES SPECIALIST

  Sustained program efficiency as Research Coordinator by reviewing and analyzing programs, and measuring and demonstrating with statistical data the health benefits of recovery process in population suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. - Worked with mixed-methods projects requiring quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, including developing study designs, determining analysis methodology and outlining format and content of client deliverables.- Increased monthly revenue by $70K by evaluating research results and boosting intakes 30%.- Streamlined processes by designing tracking tool to monitor outcomes and establish client growth strategies, and maintaining open communication with medical practice personnel. Show less

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  NAYA Family Center

  May 2020 - now

  PROGRAM MANAGER / TRAINER / RECRUITER

  Started and oversaw development of KEEP program, helping over 40 families since July, by devising a curriculum focused on inclusiveness for children of color, co-leading 16-week group sessions for foster and kinship parents, and collecting and managing data to monitor and assess program effectiveness.- As Lead Recruiter for program collaborated with Grand Ronde and Warm Springs tribes, and members of different tribes.