Zitlalli Hernandez
West Covina
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in caregiving for individuals with developmental disabilities, and trained in student services. Skilled in behavior redirection and social skills development. Proficient in maintaining safety and encouraging emotional growth in children and adults through engaging activities. Seeking to leverage expertise in a new role to enhance individual success and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Elwyn California
Whittier, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, dressing, grooming, and housekeeping duties.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, and behaviors longs.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Prepared and served food for residents, following prescribed diets.
- Encouraged individuals to participate in leisure and social activities.
- Facilitated recreational activities such as outings in the community or group games at home.
- Encouraged meaningful social interaction between residents by organizing events such as movie nights or game nights.
Student Services
Southlands Christian Schools
Rowland Heights, CA
04.2021 - 02.2026
- Assisted teachers with small tasks such as grading, copies, organizing files.
- Assisted with homework and provided academic support as needed.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime or sports competition.
- Enforced rules and regulations for appropriate behavior in after-school program setting.
- Prompted children's emotional development by encouraging respect of others.
- Maintain safe play environment by carefully monitoring children.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Southlands Christian Schools
Rowland Heights, CA
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Served as a role model for student-athletes by exhibiting strong moral character traits such as honesty, integrity, respectfulness, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to excellence.
- Implemented strategies for improving player performance through individual instruction and feedback during practices and games.
- Researched new drills, techniques for use in future practices and games.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes by providing positive reinforcement.
- Coached athletes in proper technique while emphasizing sportsmanship and fair play.
- Developed team-building exercises to promote unity.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2025
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client documentation
- Recreational activities
- Problem-solving
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Student Services
Southlands Christian Schools
04.2021 - 02.2026
Direct Support Professional
Elwyn California
08.2020 - Current
Varsity Assistant Coach
Southlands Christian Schools
11.2019 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Psychology
Mt. San Antonio College