
Jillian Cantu
@jilliancantu
I build engaging learning, community, and editorial experiences through writing, teaching, and event coordination.
What I'm looking for
I've increased attendance in Corona Public Library's ESL programs from 13 to 30 students in six months by teaching beginner and high-beginner English literacy classes and adapting lessons to student needs.
At UCLA's Programming Board, I planned programs and excursions for 200+ attendees, recruited 100+ volunteers, managed a $75,000 event budget, and created promotional materials and an intern information website.
I've also edited fiction and editorial work for Westwind Journal of the Arts and Off the Record, while creating illustrations and short fiction centered on strong character voices and complicated morality.
Alongside my work in education and publishing, I bring customer-facing experience from Old Navy, where I process transactions, communicate membership benefits, and consistently meet or exceed loyalty and credit-card conversion goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deliver exceptional customer service and process transactions while promoting store promotions and memberships. Consistently meet or exceed weekly conversion goals for loyalty rewards and credit cards.
Teacher/Library Specialist I
Corona Public Library
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Organize and implement curriculum for adult literacy courses, teaching multiple sessions weekly for beginner and high beginner English literacy students. Increased student attendance from 13 to 30 students over six months and identified opportunities to expand classes.
Adult Literacy Tutor
Volunteer
Sep 2024 - Present (2 years)
Assist adults with goal-oriented reading and writing programs to build literacy and confidence. Create and review curriculum based on student needs, preparing them for college readiness and independence.
Planned and organized programs and excursions for 200+ attendees, recruited 100+ volunteers, and designed promotional materials using Canva. Managed a $75,000 budget and collaborated with campus partners and vendors for events.
Delivered exceptional customer service and processed transactions in a fast-paced environment. Consistently met or exceeded weekly conversion goals for brand loyalty rewards and credit cards.
Writing Tutor & Front Desk Clerk
RCC Writing and Reading Center
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 (9 months)
Guided students in writing academic papers and provided resources to build confidence. Answered student questions regarding Writing and Reading Lab resources.
Retail Associate
Fashion Q
Feb 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Responsible for customer service and accurately processing store transfers and orders. Maintained and organized the store for cleanliness.
Election Officer
Riverside County Polls
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 (4 months)
Implemented election rules and regulations, directed voters on voting machines, and facilitated a safe voting environment. Registered voters and managed ballot issuance and cancellation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of California, Riverside
Certification, Digital Marketing
2025 -
Pursuing a Certification in Digital Marketing, ongoing since September 2025.
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and minors in History and Creative Writing.
Riverside City College
Associate of Arts, Humanities, Philosophy and Art, Communication, Media and Languages, Fine and Applied Arts
Associate of Arts in Humanities, Philosophy and Art, Communication, Media and Languages, and Fine and Applied Arts.
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