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South San Francisco, California, United States

South San Francisco

August, September, & December 2016-2017; August 2019 - March 2020Foster and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment that motivates learning and curiosity; Lead enrichment projects and interactive activities in art, science, cooking, and sports that develop children's motor development, social skills, and problem-solving skills; Assist children with their homework; plan and collaborate with coordinators and co-leaders about activity plans and create action plans to help support or correct the behavior of individual children; Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play.

South San Francisco, California

Seasonal: June - August 2016 - 2019Facilitate in group activities appropriate to developmental level of children; Responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement; Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents, and concerns to parents and coordinators; Supervised arrival and departure of children; Entrusted with the care and safety of up to 25 children; Chaperoned and assisted in weekly field trips; Acted as a model for and supported campers with appropriate conflict resolution skills; train new employees.

Davis, Ca

Weekend-long Conference attended in 2017, 2018, & 2019Participated in suicide prevention training; Engaged in conversation with student panelists, peers and psychologists about the importance of mental health, minorities and mental health, and gender-based violence within the realm of mental health as well as the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, culture, and mental health; Participated in workshops geared toward the practice and implementation of appropriate mental health practices; Collaborated and planned with peers about the needs of improvement in mental health policy and resources among universities and possible solutions.

The Center For Child And Family Studies, Davis, California

Supported children in their transition from family to classroom interaction; Assisted with and modeled to children appropriate emotion regulation behaviors, self-help skills, and social skills; Provided a warm and supportive environment for children to explore and learn from mistakes; Initiated and engaged children in small- and large-group activities; Supervised play yard for safety; Communicated with lead teacher about individual questions, comments, and concerns; Participated in group discussions reflecting on the growth and development of the children and their interactions with each other.

Robert E. Willet Elementary School, Davis, California

Explored how students learn and develop understanding in science and mathematics in a classroom environment; Reviewed case studies and interview techniques and their use in K-6 classrooms to illuminate factors that affect student learning; Led math and science activities in small groups; Tutored students one-on-on in math, science, and reading; Assisted teacher with classroom activities; Aided students with classwork; Led outdoor physical activities.

Jinotega, Nicaragua

January - June 2014: Trip Preparation, July 2014: Service in NicaraguaParticipated in monthly meetings in preparation of a three week trip to Jinotega, Nicaragua focusing on teamwork, leadership, community outreach and creating a sense of global and multicultural competence; Participated in lectures and group discussions on the history, education, poverty, politics, business, and development of Nicaragua; Communicated with the locals of Jinotega on the needs and desires of their community; Assisted in the planning and creation of a community action project that consisted of building a classroom, planting a garden, setting up a soccer field, and painting a mural at a local school; Tutored a class of 15-20 students in English; Organized and led Living on a Dollar a Day in which participants experienced life in poverty and explored ways to overcome it; Worked on local farms milking cows, making cheese, and raking fields; Assisted families with their local businesses such as making tortillas and creating ceramic pottery.