Leslie Salazar
Gardena,CA
Summary
Adaptable Youth Development Professional with proven success in enhancing youth participation and fostering leadership skills through engaging activities. Committed to cultivating a safe, positive environment for personal growth.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor
Beyond the Bell, Ready-Set-Go!
Gardena, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated activities on life skills, fostering teamwork and leadership among participants.
- Enhanced youth program participation by developing engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Promoted leadership skills among participants by encouraging teamwork and group problem-solving exercises.
- Served as a mentor and role model for youth participants, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in interactions with diverse groups of individuals.
- Supervised daily program operations while ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures.
- Established a safe and positive environment for youth participants, fostering personal growth and development.
Front Desk/Data Assistant
Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor
Wilmington, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Supported the development of outreach materials, improving community engagement efforts.
- Collected and organized data for program evaluations with high accuracy.
- Planned and promoted events (Valentine’s day grams, End of school t-shirt signing, Water Day).
- Advertised the after school program and activities.
- Facilitated effective communication between parents. School staff, and program administration, ensuring a collaborative approach to youth development
Youth Program Worker
Beyond the Bell, Ready-Set-Go!
Gardena, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed engaging educational activities for youth, fostering creativity and critical thinking.
- Managed conflict resolution processes, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing feedback on areas of improvement and celebrating successes.
- Served as a role model for young people by demonstrating responsibility accountability respect empathy towards others during daily interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation/Entertainment Art
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01-2021
Skills
- Active listening and effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management techniques
- Youth engagement
- Knowledge and use of various art mediums (charcoal, watercolor, gouache)
- Program development
Certification
CPR-FA - CPR & First-Aid
08/29/2025 - 08/29/2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Beyond the Bell, Ready-Set-Go!
01.2025 - Current
Youth Program Worker
Beyond the Bell, Ready-Set-Go!
08.2024 - 12.2024
Front Desk/Data Assistant
Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Animation/Entertainment Art
California State University, Fullerton