Lynette Torres
South Gate
Summary
Professional Childcare Specialist with deep experience in nurturing and guiding young minds. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development, behavior management, and creating engaging activities. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Counselor
Ettie Lee Youth And Family Services
Baldwin Park, CA
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities for children, enhancing cognitive and social skills.
- Provided individual support to children in crisis, fostering emotional stability and resilience.
- Collaborated with families to create personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each child.
- Mentored junior counselors, promoting best practices in child development and safety protocols.
- Prepared Hearty meals for children daily.
Manager
Auto Zone
Los Angeles, CA
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2028
Associate of Arts - General Studies in Social Behavior And Self
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA03-2026
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA03-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies in Social Sciences
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA03-2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Leadership qualities
- Professionalism and ethics
- Documentation and record keeping
- Child safety awareness
- Child supervision
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Care Counselor
Ettie Lee Youth And Family Services
02.2017 - 07.2018
Manager
Auto Zone
08.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - General Studies in Social Behavior And Self
Rio Hondo College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
Associate of Arts - General Studies in Social Sciences
Rio Hondo College