Objective
To pursue a position that allows me to interact with and observe children and their families in an active environment which supports children in their learning process.
Education
San Diego State University, San Diego CA Expected graduation May 2009
Pursuit of Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Relevant Skills
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; filing and record-keeping techniques; English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; Reading, oral and writing communication skills; correct telephone etiquette and procedures; basic operation and use of microcomputer and mainframe computer terminals including software involving word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Maintenance of accurate records for children enrolled in the Teen Center.
Clerical 1 & 2 School Cesar Chavez January 2000-March 2002
• Assisted and supported students with questions regarding program
• Answered phone and took detailed messages and informed customers about the various classes that are currently available in campus
• Filled out and organized applications into the data base for students who attended the program
Volunteer, Sycuan Casino
• Served as role-model to provide encouragement
• Organized and made outbound calls to have parents donate both time and money to the theater
Teacher’s Assistant at Washington Elementary March 2002-May 2003
• Assisted teacher with reading materials for the students
• Moved in and out of the classroom to make copies
• Graded homework, corrected student’s work
• Recorded grades into the grade book
• Helped teacher with reading groups
• Worked with children with one-on-one tutoring
• Worked with groups of 5 children within the classroom
Recreational Leader 1 for the City of San Diego May 2003-March 2005
• Management schedule for different activities
• Planned, organized, and taught recreation classes
• Planned, organized and prepared publicity for special activities/events
• Maintained equipment, discipline, regulations enforcement to ensure safety
• Maintained records, assisted in the preparation of reports
• Performed general maintenance work, and collected fees
• Multitasked to finish the job on time and in a professional manner
Recreational Leader II for the City of San Diego March 2005-May 2008
• Spoke with parents to organize field trips and collect donated money
• Recruited children into the program to have more members in the Teen Center
• Planned, organized, conducted, and evaluated recreation and leisure activities for children and teens at recreation sites
• Planned and organized special activities/events (prepared publicity) for the Teen Center
• Conducted arts and crafts classes and team sports
• Taught exercise classes, and special events (tournaments, field trips)
• Worked with social service agencies and citizen advisory groups
• Supervised and trained recreation aides and volunteers
• Maintained discipline and verified that safety rules were observed and supplies were requisitioned