Mia Rodriguez-Pena
London,ON
Summary
Child and youth care practitioner focused on developing life skills and strengthening youth confidence through structured support and evidence-based guidance. Reliable communicator skilled in coordinating with families and multidisciplinary teams to maintain consistent care plans. Dedicated to creating engaging, supportive learning environments that promote positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered customer service by actively listening to needs and resolving concerns to improve satisfaction..
- Arranged merchandise with signage and displays to enhance customer engagement and reduce overstock.
- Answer incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information.
- Maintain knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Meet merchandise processing standards and maintain an organized and accessible work area.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals.
Practicum/CYC/Educational Assistant
Emily Carr Elementary
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Engaged youth aged 8 to 10 to foster developmental skills and build confidence.
- Executed daily tasks with precision to ensure smooth classroom operations.
- Oversaw student behavior in classroom and promoted a positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported students with individualized learning strategies and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance student understanding of subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare and enhance classroom materials and activities.
Practicum/CYC/Teacher Assistant
Westminster Secondary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Engaged with young adults in grades 9 to 12, fostering academic growth.
- Provided individualized support to students across multiple classes and grades.
- Supported ESL students in language acquisition through tailored lessons.
- Monitored student behavior during lunch, recess, and field trips to ensure safety.
- Implemented school and classroom rules while organizing and maintaining classroom environment.
- Participated in meetings and communicated with parents to address student challenges.
Practicum/CYC/Teacher Assistant
Bonaventure Meadows Elementary
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported special needs youth through tailored one-on-one assistance.
- Supervised children during activities to promote engagement and development.
- Facilitated small group sessions to improve understanding and retention in various subjects. for different subjects and activities
- Assisted in various classes and grades helping students that required extra help.
- Worked with children from grades Kindergarten to grade 8. (4-14 years old)
- Helped coach the girls volleyball team.
Teacher Assistant
Fiarmont P.S./Co-Up Program
09.2019 - 01.2019
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supervised and actively participated in children's activities to enhance engagement and foster social skills.
- Engaged with children in various activities to support learning and development. in kindergarten.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Maintained organized and cleaned classroom and play areas.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school building.
- Prepared Healthy kid friendly snacks.
- Worked well with teachers and students in solving problems in a fair and professional manner.
Education
Post-Secondary Diploma - CYC Program
Fanshawe College
01-2026
Highschool Diploma -
H.B. Beal Secondary School
01-2021
Skills
- Warm and Welcoming
- Outgoing personality
- Reliable and punctual
- Energetic self-starter
- Team player
- Great communication skills
- Dependable
- Patient
- Critical thinker
- Product promotion
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Practicum/CYC/Educational Assistant
Emily Carr Elementary
03.2026 - 04.2026
Practicum/CYC/Teacher Assistant
Westminster Secondary School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Practicum/CYC/Teacher Assistant
Bonaventure Meadows Elementary
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher Assistant
Fiarmont P.S./Co-Up Program
09.2019 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Plato's Closet
01.2019 - Current
Post-Secondary Diploma - CYC Program
Fanshawe College
Highschool Diploma -
H.B. Beal Secondary School