Rachel Pradarelli

Provided English/Spanish interpretation services for various companies, schools, and families. Ensured clear, culturally sensitive, and compassionate communication in both educational and professional settings.

Supported women and teens in reducing body image struggles and fostering self-confidence through one-on-one coaching and Yin Yoga programs. Developed and led workshops focused on empowering individuals to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.

Conducted in-home comprehensive health assessments for patients across New Mexico. Focused on providing thorough evaluations to support patient care and health management.

Assessed, evaluated, diagnosed, managed, educated, and treated acute and chronic health conditions for low-income patients in a health shortage area. Provided comprehensive primary care services to a diverse patient population.

Developed competency and confidence as a new Nurse Practitioner in a community health setting, supported by experienced preceptors. Steadily increased patient panel size and enhanced knowledge through weekly didactic sessions, specialty rotations, and mentor clinics.

Tutored high school-aged students in Spanish, focusing on language acquisition and academic improvement. Utilized effective teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and performance.

Offered free glucose testing, blood pressure screenings, and BMI screenings at the Mexican Consulate, educating on chronic condition prevention and management. Assisted individuals in creating realistic intervention plans and supervised nursing students.

Assisted patients with chronic disease management to help meet their health goals and connected them to community resources. Focused on addressing social determinants of health needs.

Collaborated with other returned Peace Corps Volunteers to implement a sexual health curriculum for refugees. Topics covered basic reproductive anatomy, nutrition, pregnancy/STI prevention, safe sexual practices, and healthy relationships.

Collaborated with the assigned teacher in a Spanish-speaking kindergarten classroom, providing support during daily math and reading workshops. Enhanced the development of reading and math skills in a one-on-one setting and led small group activities.

Assisted in the implementation of the Summer Recreational Program, carrying out daily operations and supervising a group of 8th graders and high schoolers. Promoted a safe and productive atmosphere for students to learn and grow.

Empowered Paraguayan children, youth, and adults to improve overall well-being through life skills classes, health education, and healthy routine activities. Taught sexual education programs, promoted dental health, and initiated community-wide health initiatives.

Taught basic Spanish to two different groups of elementary-aged children, incorporating interactive methods to enhance language skills. Demonstrated effective classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment.

Coordinated community-wide events to raise awareness of the achievement gap and promote methods to diminish it. Co-wrote a bimonthly newsletter on health and nutrition and co-led an annual fitness festival for children.

Helped promote inclusion amongst children with and without disabilities at a summer day camp. Encouraged children to be comfortable and welcoming around others and fostered openness and understanding of children with disabilities.

Worked with a designated child from a low-income background to enhance language, literacy, and social skills. Implemented weekly school readiness sessions, assisted in the preschool classroom, and maintained consistent communication with parents.

Collaborated with host country nationals to formulate and implement a nutrition curriculum in a local primary school. Focused on improving nutritional knowledge and habits among children.

Served as a volunteer to assist with basic health care tasks at three different free clinics throughout rural Nicaragua. Provided essential support in delivering healthcare services to underserved communities.

Completed a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program provided advanced training in primary care, preparing for comprehensive patient management.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, building foundational knowledge and skills in patient care. This degree prepared for entry-level nursing practice and further specialization.

Completed prerequisite courses necessary for eligible AMSN application and matriculation. This coursework prepared for advanced studies in nursing.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, focusing on fundamental biological principles. This coursework provided a strong scientific foundation for future health-related studies.