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Evita Garcia

Los Angeles

Summary

Experienced with mentoring and guiding youth through various challenges and developmental stages. Utilizes effective communication to build trust and rapport with individuals. Strong understanding of conflict resolution techniques and motivational strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foster Youth Mentor

Americorps FYI
08.2023 - Current
  • Individualized planning with students of different backgrounds to meet their needs and goals
  • Coordination of services for the students and their families
  • Advocating for students to ensure their needs are recognized and met within the school system
  • Crisis intervention with certain students experiencing trauma, emergencies, or other challenges
  • Active listening to better understand concerns, challenges, and aspirations of students to then provide guidance or solutions if needed
  • Collaborating with parents, teachers, and counselors in order to guide each student toward success
  • Monitoring and progress tracking regularly to ensure the academic, behavioral, and social development of students run smooth
  • Resilient during stressful situations
  • Mentoring students with their academic studies and useful life skills
  • Patience and flexibility with each student as they navigate through their challenges differently
  • Promoting financial literacy and college readiness
  • Establishing boundaries, following ethical guidelines, and confidentiality requirements
  • Identifying nonverbal cues to build rapport and establish a connection
  • Guiding students to explore potential outcomes or solutions on their own
  • Documentation and reporting every meeting with the student or any other affiliated parties
  • Remaining up to date on available resources, services, and opportunities that can support youth
  • Serving as a role model for youth by demonstrating positive behavior, values, and attitudes in a personal and professional manner
  • Managed cases of foster clients receiving social or community service support.
  • Increased youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions in mentoring sessions.
  • Developed strong communication skills in youths by providing constructive feedback and regularly engaging them in reflective conversations about their progress.
  • Created workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.

Child Care Provider

Crystal Stairs
07.2020 - 01.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2025

Alliance Ouchi- O’Donovan Complex
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021

Skills

  • Great time management and organization
  • Great Communication
  • Committed to do the job
  • Great team worker
  • Attentive to detail
  • Bilingual Speaker (English & Spanish)
  • Active listening
  • Resourceful
  • Calm and collected during challenges
  • Goal planning
  • Academic assistance
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Care Training
  • CSEC Certificate
  • Boundaries and Ethics Certificate
  • Impacts of Violence on Children Training
  • Trauma Exposure Response and Self-Care Training
  • Cultural Humility in the Workplace Training
  • Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Foster Youth Mentor

Americorps FYI
08.2023 - Current

Child Care Provider

Crystal Stairs
07.2020 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Cal State University, Dominguez Hills

Alliance Ouchi- O’Donovan Complex

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