Dynamic Youth Specialist with expertise in fostering collaboration and communication among students. Proven ability to facilitate engaging group sessions and organize activities that enhance teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Specialist
Alhambra Unified School District
Alhambra
10.2020 - Current
Creating a safe and welcoming environment for students.
Keeping track of attendance and addressing student behaviors.
Organized recreational activities enhance teamwork and communication skills.
Facilitated group sessions focusing on topics such as conflict resolution and self-esteem building.
Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and concerns collaboratively.
After-School Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club
Monterey Park
08.2018 - 03.2020
Planned and organized engaging activities for children in after-school programs.
Supervised students during recreational and educational activities to ensure safety.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for participants during program hours.
Assisted in training new staff on program policies and procedures for smooth operations.
Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
After-School Program Leader
Wood Craft Rangers
Inglewood
04.2017 - 05.2018
Planned and organized engaging activities for children in after-school programs.
Collaborated with team members to develop age-appropriate programming and events.
Supervised students during recreational and educational activities to ensure safety.
Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 07.2017
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
12-2019
Skills
Classroom management
Conflict resolution
Curriculum development
Child development
Team collaboration
Event planning
Behavior management
Affiliations
In High School I was part of the Color Guard team from my Sophomore through Junior Year.
2014-2015 Volunteered for a Non-Profit Organization called O.P.I (Organization for Physically Impaired).
Accomplishments
Was on the Deans List while obtaining my Bachelor Degree at Cal Poly Pomona.