Amanda Rivera, MPH, CPH

Experience

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  USF MORSANI CENTER FOR ADVANCED HEALTH CARE

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant
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  AmeriCorps

  May 2018 - May 2020

  Americorps Specialist Teacher- Physical Education

  • Taught 5th-8th grade girls on healthy lifestyle, goal orientation, and a range of recreational sports• Managed daily functions of the school, with AmeriCorps team, by supervising and serving all meals, lead teaching classes and enrichments, as well as field trips• Assisted students one-on-one during study hall to understand their homework, apply for high schools, and learn important executive functioning skills• Facilitated and organized community partner activities for the Focus on Success program Show less

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  Academy Prep Center of Tampa

  May 2020 - Sept 2022

  Spanish Teacher

  Engaging, passionate, and creative Spanish teacher at a non-profit private middle school in Ybor City, Florida. As an AmeriCorps Specialist teacher I offered a Spanish Club enrichment, which paved the way for the creation of the first ever Spanish course for the 7th and 8th grade students at Academy Prep Center of Tampa. This new opportunity provided me with valuable curriculum building, activity planning, and resource selections skills. As a Spanish teacher I have emphasized the importance of cultural understanding through music, dance, food, and even online geo-field trips. My students leave with a confidence to speak the Spanish language, not for their own personal perfection, but for the sense of community and understanding that we built inside of the classroom. My passion for culture did not remain inside of the classroom. I spear-headed the first ever Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with cultural performances, educational seminars, and over 10 guest speakers. Additionally, I organized, planned, and facilitated the school-wide cultural celebration, coordinating activities with 30 volunteers and 10 community partners. I am dedicated to sharing culture, language, and experiences through activities, performances, and large events. Show less

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  Western Sydney University

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Graduate Student Intern

  Pasifika Preventing Diabetes ProgramProgram Description: The Pasifika Preventing Diabetes Program, PPDP, is a community-based lifestyle diabetes prevention management program among 48 Sydney Pasifika churches. The program is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia and the New South Wales health, local health districts, and pathology, etc.Wollondilly Diabetes Prevention Program Program Description: The Wollondilly Diabetes Prevention, WDP, program focuses on prevention, services, and integrated care and is funded by the South Western Sydney Local Health District. The program maps both the built environment and local health promotion activities, links health promotion activities and primary care facilities, and develops peers support programs. Show less

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  Moffitt Cancer Center

  Sept 2022 - now

  I have recently been promoted to a Health Equity Education Specialist for the Health Equity Train the Trainer Program. I will be functioning as the project coordinator for the English version of this project and as the lead educator for the Spanish Version of this program. I am working as the Moffitt Project Coordinator for the Health Equity Train the Trainer program funded by the Florida Blue Foundation in alliance with Orlando Health and United Way Broward.

  • Health Equity Education Specialist

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

    Sept 2022 - Jan 2024