Kimberly Garcia
Los Angeles
Summary
Results-driven child development student with a strong focus on community engagement, and impactful mentorship. Proven ability to adapt quickly and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, fostering positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Committed to leveraging expertise in child development to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative team environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Los Angeles
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with peer mentoring program members to devise new methods to generate interest and participation.
- Participated in training and development sessions to enhance mentoring skills.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss challenges they are facing in school or life.
- Guided new students through orientation and acclimatization to campus life.
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to discuss academic and personal challenges.
Student Volunteer
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
Los Angeles
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Brainstormed ideas for monthly children's activities and events to promote community engagement.
- Provided assistance with projects to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Followed the instructions from the children's librarian to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Collaborated closely with parents and children during events, projects, and activities.
Volunteer
Resurrection Church & School
Los Angeles
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for a cause.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Followed directions from supervisors, and completed tasks within the appropriate timeframe.
- Offered services to be a waiter, a cashier, and a kitchen helper.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Skills
- Child Development
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
- Event coordination
- Professionalism
- Community engagement
- Multitasking and organization
- Bilingual
Timeline
Student Mentor
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer
Robert Louis Stevenson Branch Library
09.2023 - 01.2024
Volunteer
Resurrection Church & School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High School
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