Rakshita Thakore
Surrey,BC
Summary
BA Psychology student with experience supporting child development and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in interpersonal communication, empathy, and behavior management, with growing academic knowledge in research and psychological theory. Dedicated to applying psychology in community, educational, and mental health settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Leader
YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Surrey, British Columbia
05.2024 - Current
- In my role as an Activity Leader at the YMCA, I facilitate an inclusive environment for children with diverse needs, applying principles of developmental psychology to support growth.
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress in the program.
- Work collaboratively within a team to provide personalized support to ensure every child's full participation in program activities, and fostering positive developmental outcomes.
- Design activities to support individual learning, social development, and emotional regulation among children.
- I guide children through conflicts using empathy and behavior management strategies, while modeling positive interactions.
- I contribute to personalizing care plans and offer additional support as needed to maintain healthy staff-to-child ratios and consistent developmental support.
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
Langley, British Columbia
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Within my role, I was responsible for the preparation and service of a variety of coffee and other beverages according to Starbucks' standards and ensured quality and consistency.
- Greeted and served customers with enthusiasm, providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently, handling payments, issuing receipts, and maintaining a balanced cash drawer.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the store, including workstations, in accordance with health and safety standards.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by quickly learning new recipes and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British ColumbiaSkills
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathy and active listening
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Emotional regulation support
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
- Activity organization
- Customer and Service-oriented
- Multitasking under pressure
Certification
- Responsible Adult Course
- Basic Child Protection
- First Aid & CPR
Availability
All days > 8am-6pm
Timeline
Activity Leader
YMCA of Greater Vancouver
05.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
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