Salvador Cardenas
National City
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in mentorship and team collaboration. Proven ability to foster student development through effective communication and personalized instruction. Skilled in organizing engaging activities that promote sportsmanship and personal growth, ensuring a positive impact on youth achievement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Sweetwater Union High School District
National City
08.2022 - Current
- Supported students during classroom activities and individual instruction sessions.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regularly.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Coach
National City Middle School
National City
09.2024 - Current
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being a positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
- Communicated effectively with parents, administrators, officials, media personnel and other coaches regarding team activities or concerns.
- Developed practice plans tailored to individual needs as well as team development requirements.
- Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.
Tutor
Sweetwater Union High School District
National City
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked in small group discussions to encourage collaborative learning.
- Assisted students with homework and assignments to improve understanding.
- Encouraged questions from students to clarify understanding.
- Reviewed prior lessons with students to connect with new material.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Student mentorship
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Activity organization
- Relationship building
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Feedback delivery
- Personal development
Certification
- Adult/Child/Baby First-aid certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Coach
National City Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Sweetwater Union High School District
08.2022 - Current
Tutor
Sweetwater Union High School District
04.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University