Damaris Soto
San Diego
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Composed to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self-employeed
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for improved profitability.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and repeat business.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Cultivated strong online presence, managing social media platforms to engage with customers and build community.
Camp Program Leader
South Bay Family YMCA
Chula Vista, CA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Led daily camp activities, fostering teamwork and engagement among participants.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns and providing updates effectively.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics, and arts, and crafts.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal learning experiences for each camper.
- Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
- Established meaningful connections with campers, fostering growth in communication skills and teamwork.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing engaging activities and programs.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Youth Development Teacher
South Bay Family YMCA
Chula Vista, CA
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, encouraging collaboration and respect among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to share effective teaching strategies with colleagues.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, California, CA05-2021
High School Diploma -
King-Chavez Community High School
San Diego01-2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Serving diverse communities
- Relationship building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Performance improvement
- Social media marketing
- Scheduling
- Inventory tracking and management
- Financial oversight
- Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Social-emotional learning training
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible and adaptive
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Owner
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Camp Program Leader
South Bay Family YMCA
10.2022 - 11.2023
Youth Development Teacher
South Bay Family YMCA
06.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University San Marcos
High School Diploma -
King-Chavez Community High School