Jessica Salazar-Henderson
(510) 846-2924
[email protected]
education

Alameda Community Learning Center          Alameda, CA            2004-2010   
(Grades 6-12) Expected Graduation & High School Diploma
·         4.3 GPA
·         Academic Honor Role 2004-Present
·         Science Fair Award: Certificate of Excellence ~ 2007, Certificate of Merritt ~ 2009 

College of Alameda: Concurrent Enrollment      Alameda, CA            2007-2009
Courses taken: 
·         English 1A
·         U.S. History 7B
·         Introduction into Art History  


Work experience

Ala Costa Center: Berkeley Site                             Berkeley, CA                 2009-Present  
Teacher’s Aid Intern
An internship at Ala Costa Center, which is a program that works with developmentally disabled youths from 5-22 years old, and is designed to help students develop skills in independent living, mobility, fine arts, expressive and receptive language, functional academics, social interaction, and vocational readiness. During the internship I was trained by the Program Director in behavior guidance and learned techniques to assist developmentally disabled students become independent and self reliant. Also worked with the disabled children and focused on Communication skills, and team building. 


Alameda Community Learning Center            Alameda, CA            2006-2007
Office Manager’s Assistant
Assistant to charter school’s office manager. Answered important calls, took messages, filled official paperwork, made copies, faxed documents, along with other office duties. 


Berkeley East Bay Humane Society               Alameda, CA         2008-Present
Feline Care and Enrichment
Feline Care - General kennel care, cleaning and feedingFeline Enrichment - Emotional and environmental enrichment, grooming and general daily careFeline Customer Care - Assisting potential adopters discover their new family memberHelping at Mobile Outreach events to promote and increase community awareness of homeless animals and the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society. 


Alameda Community Learning Center            Alameda, CA       2007-Present
Teacher’s  Assistant
Assisted chart school Spanish teacher with grade papers and tests, evaluate work, input grades and important data, file paperwork, make copies, enter information regarding grading and the class and assisted in other work necessary during two school years.


 SPECIAL SKILLS
·         Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher.
·         Fluent in English and Spanish.
·         Basic knowledge of American Sign Language
·         Communication Skills
·         Secretarial Skills: filing, faxing, copying, printing, documenting, sorting and etc.
·         Child/Animal care 
·         Resolving/mediation conflicts
·         Literary: writing (business) letters, essays, brochures, advertisements


INTERESTS/Extracurricular activities
        • Youth Peer Counselor and Mediator for middle/high school students ~2 years
        • ACLC WASC Committee
        • ACLC Student Government ~ 2 years
        • ACLC Dance Committee ~3 years
        • PETA member ~ 3 years
        • Dance (Jazz) ~ 1999-2004
        • Reading
        • Writing

LANGUAGEs
·         Fluent in English & Spanish
·         (Some) American Sign Language


REFERENCES

[Available Upon Request.]