Diulette Furtak
Hawthorne
Summary
Dynamic Activity Specialist (Program Assistant) with a proven track record at Lawndale Elementary School District, excelling in child development, team leadership, and customer service. Enhanced participant engagement through innovative programming and effective communication, fostering strong relationships with families, staff and community. Committed to safety and reliability, implementing behavior management strategies that significantly improved participant satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Specialist
Lawndale Elementary School District
12.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented lessons and activities for elementary school children
- Conducted clinical observations in classroom and provided feedback to the staff during activities, noting emotional, and behavioral and physical well being
- Organized special events for program participants, promoting socialization and community involvement.
- Supervise students and staff to make sure they are following and promoting the core values of our program
- Conduct staff meetings
- Supported participant success by offering individualized guidance and mentorship, helping them develop valuable skills and confidence.
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and age-appropriate games into daily programming.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for all participants.
- Conduct regular evaluations of staff performance, offering constructive feedback and professional development opportunities as needed.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues sharing best practices learned from ongoing professional development workshops conferences attended throughout tenure.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and other documentation as required by organization policies.
- Promoted physical fitness among participants through engaging sports sessions tailored to various skill levels.
- Provide exceptional customer service while addressing inquiries from parents regarding program details or specific concerns about their child''s experience.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about participant progress and needs.
- Collaborate with team members to develop diverse and inclusive programs, resulting in increased attendance and satisfaction.
- Oversaw registration processes for new participants effectively managing waitlists when necessary.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centinela Valley School District
Lawndale, CASkills
- Child development
- Outdoor education
- Activity planning experience
- Team management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- CATCH KIDS CLUB Training - 2025- Oct 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Activity Specialist
Lawndale Elementary School District
12.2014 - Current
Sales Associate
Marshalls
02.2012 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Centinela Valley School District
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