Aidan Abarca
Apple Valley
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic professional with strong communication skills, experienced as a CIT Instructor at HDCI. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and support special needs clients through personalized strategies. Adept at problem-solving and relationship building, ensuring effective collaboration and enhanced client engagement. Committed to promoting independence and social development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CIT Instructor
HDCI
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities, promoting independence and social interaction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support positive learning environments.
- Supported inclusion initiatives by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual clients to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted effective communication between clients with special needs, their peers, and educators through active listening and clear expression of ideas.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Participated in team meetings to review client's progress, strategize interventions, and coordinate services across multiple disciplines.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each client.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient checkout procedures.
- Participated in training sessions, quickly adapting to new policies and procedures for improved service quality.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, maintaining positive relationships with guests while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted coworkers when needed in various departments in order to maintain smooth functioning of the store.
- Provided prompt assistance at checkout counters, reducing wait times for guests during peak hours.
- Optimized store operations by assisting with opening or closing procedures as needed.
- Assisted guests with purchases, ensuring accurate transactions and efficient payment processing.
- Maintained a clean and inviting store environment, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience for guests.
- Resolved guest concerns efficiently, ensuring a positive outcome for both the guest and the company.
- Managed high-volume workloads under tight deadlines while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Improved overall store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the sales floor and common areas.
- Enhanced team productivity through proactive communication, coordination, and cooperation with colleagues.
- Ensured product availability by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise displays for easy access.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless assistance across all areas of the store.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on company policies, products, and services.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Photography Assistant
The Stunning Swan Photography
01.2023 - 06.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
Freddie Bechtold LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter Schools
Victorville, CASkills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Collaborative team player
- Group and individual instruction
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Special needs teaching
- Learning skills development
- Detailed instruction
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Relationship building
- Positive learning environment
- Safety protocols
- Social development
- Exceptional communication
- Strong empathy
- Stress tolerance
- Complaint handling
- Customer service
- Issue resolution
- Flexible schedule
- Detail-oriented
- First aid training
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
First Aid, CPR, AED Certificate through American Heart Association.
Timeline
CIT Instructor
HDCI
07.2025 - Current
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2024 - 08.2025
Photography Assistant
The Stunning Swan Photography
01.2023 - 06.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
Freddie Bechtold LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Excelsior Charter Schools