Hali Castro Tobin Email & Phone Number

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Co-Director for the largest STEM Summer Camp in Los Angeles and school-year elementaryschool technology teacher.❖ Promoted to co-director of the largest Camp in the company, Summer 2024.❖ Facilitate morning & lunchtime group games that promote team-building, communication and sportsmanship while building confidence and fostering positive relationships.❖ Maintain the weekly format to ensure that all campers receive a standardized experience week over week.❖ Manage, schedule and delegate up to 8 counselors ensuring that all are supported and prepared for their own roles.❖ Ensure that all campers are checked in, accounted for and picked up by approved guardians.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Teach a computer and technology-based curriculum to a student body ranging from TK through 5th grade designed to instill intermediate computer literacy.❖ Taught TK through 5th grade an innovative fundamental and advanced curriculum that teaches students (and their teachers) how to effectively use technology to enhance their classroom experience.❖ Provided students with fun, engaging STEM-based instruction that boosts their confidence and gives them the skills they need to succeed in the modern world.❖ Instructed students on various technology-units such as keyboarding, online safety, Google Suite, 3D Modeling, animation and video creation, Python, Scratch animation/game development and publishing/composition in various forms (CYOA stories, Website & Brochure publishing, etc).❖ Served as Curriculum Committee member (2021 – 2023). Developed curriculum and improved/refined lesson plans used by all PlanetBravo Technology Teachers.❖ Received the PTAs Honorary Service Award in 2019.

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Teach computer technology courses week-over-week that cultivate fun, growth and computerliteracy across multiple platforms and programs. Foster positive experiences over accomplishmentsthrough individualized weekly awards.❖ Camp featured in various media publications multiple times for awards and fundraising.❖ Created educational and leisure activities for groups of up to 10 campers between 8 and 14years old.❖ Instructed campers on different technology-units such as robotics, YouTube creation, mBot & Lego robotics, modding games (e.g., Minecraft and Roblox), and game-creation programs (e.g., Fusion, Construct, Scratch).❖ Created content for the Bravo Blog by involving elements of story, special effects and acting with the campers themselves to create digital content for PlanetBravo.❖ Taught the “Code Like A Girl” program (providing tools and confidence to code).

Mar Vista Elementary School –- Los Angeles, Ca

Student Teaching – 4th grade class of 31 students• Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards that employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.• Implemented a variety of learning models and strategies such as mnemonic devices.• Improved students' reading levels and desire to read through guided reading groups, whole group instruction.• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs, such as student ability and skill level.• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.• Collaborated with other faculty and staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting improved learning and student engagement.• Received high marks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

Fillmore, San Francisco, California

• Reviewed daily deposits verifying that physical drops and daily sales tallies correspond. • Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.• Handled guest complaints, maintaining a positive dining experience for all patrons.• Enforced safety procedures in accordance with facility policies and government regulations.• Reviewed weekly inventory charts and recorded facility needs.• Performed serving, cleaning, and stocking duties in establishments.• Blue Bottle certified Barista entrusted with preparing quality coffee beverages.• Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.

• Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store. • Greeted customers entering the store and ascertained what each customer wanted or needed. • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.• Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning while providing excellent customer service.• Handled cash stock and inventory balances.• Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks and policies.• Scheduled and coordinated video game tournaments in-store.

• Promptly responded to general inquiries from current and potential clients via mail, e-mail and fax.• Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments on invoicing and shipping problems.• Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.• Served as liaison between clients and employer.• Responsible for sifting through queries for quality submissions.

Liberal Arts, Communication, General

Honor Role

Transfer Student, General Education

Activities and Societies: Participated in the UCR Copernicus Project, Summer 2009. The Copernicus Project introduced future science.