Santiago Cota
Victoria
Summary
I am a proven leader with a track record of mentoring youth and enhancing group participation, as demonstrated at Canvas Church. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and technical abilities, I excel in building relationships and providing emotional support. Successfully led diverse teams and increased youth engagement by implementing innovative activities. I notably served as a primary translator during a mission trip, showcasing my strong teamwork and leadership qualities. I started at Binkadi as a young kid, full of energy, willingness to learn, compassion, and a heart for helping. Now, as a young man, I've been working at Binkadi since 2021 in a variety of homes with several different youths. Over the years, I have become a stronger, wiser, more versatile, and more experienced caregiver while still maintaining all those qualities I came in with.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Imadene Summer Staff
Chris Burdge
I spent two summers as a cabin leader working with youth of all ages getting them to activities as well as engaging with them at all times of the day. I also completed their two month leadership program
Cuba Mission Trip
Ashley Austin
I helped build a church and spent time engaging with youth by playing sports and talking about the Bible while being the primary translator for the mission trip.
Canvas Church Youth Leader
Ashley Austin
- Mentored young individuals on personal and spiritual growth, resulting in an increase in overall youth group participation.
- Engaged youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
- Provided counseling to students with spiritual and personal issues and maintained relationships with students.
- Developed strong connections with youth members by organizing engaging and interactive group activities.
Canvas Camps Activities Leader
Ashley Austin
- Organized and led drills for youth
- Worked with a large team and led meeting and debriefs at the end of each day
- I have led 3 basketball games, 3 soccer camps, 2 art camps and 1 football camp
Binkadi Community Services Care Giver
Me-Kon Hayes
06.2021 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC06.2024
High School Diploma -
Pacific Christian School
Victoria 06.2020
Skills
- Strong teamwork
- Leadership Qualities
- Sales experience
- Technical skills
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Binkadi Community Services Care Giver
Me-Kon Hayes
06.2021 - Current
Camp Imadene Summer Staff
Chris Burdge
Cuba Mission Trip
Ashley Austin
Canvas Church Youth Leader
Ashley Austin
Canvas Camps Activities Leader
Ashley Austin
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Pacific Christian School
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