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

years of professional experience

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 Columbia

Skills

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