Emma Plasencia
Chula Vista
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Worker
ARCC Center
10.2025 - Current
- I provided direct support to individuals with disabilities by helping with daily living activities and making sure each person received care that matched their specific needs. I worked closely with families and healthcare professionals to keep communication clear and supportive, and I helped clients stay socially connected through community activities. I regularly monitored client progress, documented any changes in behavior or health status, and advocated for clients during team discussions to support the best overall care. I also trained new respite workers on safety protocols and best practices, and I helped improve service delivery by giving feedback and suggestions to better support client outcomes. Throughout my work, I focused on providing emotional support to both clients and their families during challenging situations.
Babysitter
08.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive childcare by supervising playtime activities to ensure safety, engagement, and a positive environment. Prepared nutritious meals and snacks while following dietary restrictions, and created consistent daily routines to support structure and comfort. Assisted children with homework and learning activities to encourage educational growth and build confidence. Communicated regularly with parents about children’s behavior, progress, and needs, and adapted quickly to changes by providing individualized care and support. Organized creative activities such as arts and crafts to promote imagination, cognitive development, and self-expression. Supported the household with meal prep, light housekeeping, and laundry, and managed sibling conflicts using effective conflict-resolution strategies to maintain a calm and peaceful home.
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 08.2024
- I work at Starbucks as a barista, I would have to make drinks, take orders, clean the store/ backroom and make sure I was connecting with the customers. I learned how to make all the different drinks, how to listen to a customer, I learned what I could do to help them to feel better if they are having a bad day. I also learned how to collaborate with my peers in order to have the most successful shift we could have.
Seasonal Sales Rep
Zumiez
06.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked at Zumiez as a seasonal employee, I would help with customer service and I would help consumers find what they were looking for. An important part of the job was customer connections and I was able to help to get a lot of sales. One of my other jobs was to complete shipment. This was a hard task because I would have to look for all the products around the store. But, this made me very familiar with how shipping works and made me more familiar with the store. I learned how to properly communicate with a customer and how to help them with all of their questions.
Education
Undergrad - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05-2027
High school diploma -
Eastlake High School
Chula Vista, CA06.2022
Skills
- Fast learner
- Daily living support
- Problem-solving
- Invested in the job
- Works well under pressure
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Safety awareness
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish.
Timeline
Respite Worker
ARCC Center
10.2025 - Current
Babysitter
08.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
02.2023 - 08.2024
Seasonal Sales Rep
Zumiez
06.2022 - 08.2022
Undergrad - Nursing
Point Loma Nazarene University
High school diploma -
Eastlake High School
Community Service
- Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Young Apostle, As a young apostle, I help high school students by leading small groups in confirmation class. I help serve as a younger link for the confirmation students to connect our lives to what we are learning in confirmation. I have been a young apostle from 11th grade to 12 grade
- Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Altar Server, As an altar server, I would help set up the Altar before mass. I also would help the priest during communion by helping him set up the offerings with the communion and help the priest clean up after communion. I have been an Altar Server from 3rd grade to 12th grade.
- Challenger Baseball, Buddy, Challenger League is a league for kids with disabilities to play baseball. My role on the team was, as a buddy for the players that have challenges. I helped guide them to play and learn the fundamentals of baseball. I was a buddy from 10th grade to 11th grade.
- Active Care at Rolling Hills ranch, Volunteer, I volunteered at a memory care facility. I would go every Friday of my 8th-grade year and help the senior citizens. We would serve them, sing with them, and play games with them. This really helped me gain a love for helping people.
Involvement
- Sports —
- Club soccer (Coronado Football Club)
- I played Midfielder and left back.
- I have played soccer since I was 5 years old.
- I have learned hard work and teamwork while playing.
- I played soccer all throughout high school and spent about 6 hours a week for about 40 weeks out of the year.
- Varsity lacrosse (Eastlake High School)
- I played Mild Field, Forward, and Defense.
- I started my sophomore year of high school and made varsity, since then I have worked to become a starter and we went on to win league championships last year.
- I learned to try new things, to always try my best even when I have no idea what is happening, and fake it till I make it.
- JV/Varsity field hockey
- I played MidField and Forward.
- I started my freshman year, then took a break and continued my senior year.
- I learned how to be a good teammate on and off the field.
- Girl scouts-
- Background...
- I am an active member of the girl scout community. I have been in girl scouts since I was in kindergarten.
- Through my girl scout experience, I have learned the importance of friendships as well as helping others. I have also received my bronze, silver, and gold award.
AWARDS
Gold Award, I earned my Gold award for a sensory quiet zone I created in a local kindergarten classroom. I planned and built a space for Kindergarteners to relax and reset when they are overstimulated. This helps kids learn to deal with their emotions in a healthy way.
Clinicals
Completed clinical experience at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center from January–May 2025, gaining hands-on exposure to patient care and working alongside the healthcare team in a hospital setting. Continued clinical training at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center on the 5T unit from September–December 2025, further strengthening skills in patient support, communication, and teamwork while maintaining a safe and professional environment.