Aaliya Pena
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Mental Health technician position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids Club Associate
Fitness Connection
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Enhanced children's learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate activities and creative play into daily routines.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting environment that fostered exploration, creativity, and learning for all Kids Club members.
- Created new and fun activities to drive enthusiasm for children.
- Provided support to parents, addressing concerns and offering guidance on child development milestones.
- Paged or called parents to assist with discipline issues and personal needs.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Family Babysitter
Family Members
01.2017 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned the home after activities by picking up toys and straightening the playroom.
- Taught children essential life skills, manners, and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
JCPenney
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
- Connected with customers to support positive transaction experiences and address service concerns.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Processed credit card and debit payments via JCPenney systems, providing accurate charges and credits.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major Criminology Minor
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX2025
High School Diploma -
Crystal City High School
Crystal City, TX05.2022
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Organization
- Youth Engagement
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Prioritization
Certification
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Mandatory Reporting Community Response for Youth and Families
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care: An Introductory Training Provided by DFPS
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Volunteer
- Volunteered at SJRC Texas working with Foster Children
- Zooniverse Volunteer - Examining through Criminal Records for "Criminal Characters" Research
- Volunteer Research Assistant - (Dr. Monica Lawson, Director of the GROWTH Lab. Principal investigator)
- Crisis Text Line Volunteer
Timeline
Kids Club Associate
Fitness Connection
11.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
JCPenney
06.2023 - 08.2023
Family Babysitter
Family Members
01.2017 - Current
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Mandatory Reporting Community Response for Youth and Families
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care: An Introductory Training Provided by DFPS
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major Criminology Minor
The University of Texas At San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Crystal City High School
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