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Jillian Cantu

@jilliancantu

I build engaging learning, community, and editorial experiences through writing, teaching, and event coordination.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute writing, teaching, editing, event coordination, and digital marketing skills in a role that values community engagement, accessible learning, and creative collaboration.

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

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Current

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.

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Current

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.

Kohl's logoKO

Retail Associate

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (2 months)

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.

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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.

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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 logoUR

University of California, Riverside

Certification, Digital Marketing

2025 -

Pursuing a Certification in Digital Marketing, ongoing since September 2025.

University of California, Los Angeles logoUA

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 logoRC

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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