Juliet Amortegui

Child and Youth Care Worker | Elizabeth Fry Society – BMH

Passionate about supporting and empowering at-risk youth, providing trauma-informed care to female-identifying survivors of sex trafficking (ages 16-24) in a residential setting. Focused on building trust, fostering resilience, and equipping youth with essential life skills to navigate their transition toward independence.

• Engage in daily routines, offering in-the-moment interventions to support emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Lead house programming sessions, teaching critical topics such as personal safety, healthy relationships, self-care, and independent living.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle habits by preparing nutritious meals and leading physical activities that promote well-being.
• Use a strengths-based approach to identify each resident’s unique abilities, helping them set meaningful goals for education, employment, and reintegration into the community.
• Collaborate with a team to provide comprehensive case management, safety planning, and individualized support.

Driven by a deep commitment to making a difference, creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where young women can heal, grow, and build a future filled with possibilities.

• Dedicated and compassionate Child and Youth Care (CYC) professional with experience providing individualized therapy interventions to support student learning and development.
• Skilled in implementing Neurodevelopment Through Movement therapy to enhance concentration, processing speed, and self-regulation.
• Strong relational approach, fostering trust and meaningful connections with students to create a safe, supportive environment for growth.
• Passionate about strength-based, trauma-informed care that empowers students to overcome learning challenges through positive, developmentally appropriate interventions.
• Provided crisis intervention when necessary by de-escalating volatile situations calmly and effectively using practiced techniques within prescribed protocols. Managed challenging behaviors proactively through positive reinforcement techniques that encouraged self-regulation among clients.
• Implemented engaging recreational activities, promoting healthy social interactions among children and adolescents.
• Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to better understand their needs.
• Mentored and trained new students in Neurodevelopmental Therapies within the special education department, as entrusted by my supervisor due to my expertise and passion. Provided hands-on guidance in implementing therapy techniques, ensuring best practices for supporting students with autism spectrum disorders. Demonstrated strong leadership and instructional skills, fostering confidence and competence in new trainees while enhancing student outcomes.

• Entrepreneurial and hands-on business owner with experience in transportation and logistics management. Founder and co-manager of J & G Transportation Solutions, a family-run delivery service operating as owner-operators for companies like CEVA, GoFor, and Downtown Trucking.
• Skilled in managing daily operations, handling documentation, and coordinating logistics to ensure timely and efficient deliveries. Experienced in dispatching, route planning, and problem-solving to optimize workflow.
• Trained and coordinated personnel to improve efficiency, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Always looking for ways to streamline processes, keep customers happy, and help the business grow.

• Dedicated educator and mentor with 12 years of experience serving in a community center and Christian church.
• Taught Bible lessons, life skills, and values-based education to children and youth, fostering character development and social responsibility.
• Adapted lesson plans to engage diverse age groups and learning styles, incorporating interactive activities such as games, crafts, and high-energy discussions.
• Built lasting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and a supportive classroom culture. Motivated learners with creative, interest-based assignments while reinforcing positive behavior.
• Collaborated with church leadership to enhance youth ministry programs, contributing to the growth and engagement of the congregation.

• Caring and experienced homeschool provider working with children and youth, using daily routines to teach essential life skills through role modeling, conflict resolution, and advocacy.
• Fostered a nurturing environment by tailoring education to each child’s developmental stage and unique needs. Designed personalized curricula based on a relational approach, identifying individual strengths to enhance learning outcomes.
• Encouraged community engagement by guiding youth as early as age 12 to participate in volunteer opportunities.
• Highly self-motivated and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Detail-oriented and customer-focused Return Clerk with two years of experience at Amazon, specializing in processing and managing returned merchandise.
• Evaluated customer account information to assess issues and determine effective solutions while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintained extensive product and service knowledge to assist both customers and coworkers.
• Efficiently handled return transactions, balancing customer satisfaction with company guidelines. Accurately logged returned items to facilitate inventory management and streamline restocking processes.
• Improved department efficiency by organizing return areas and reducing processing errors through thorough documentation and product verification.