Abner Lopez
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Creative, vibrant Youth Program Assistant experienced in developing fun, educational activities for young students. Easily built rapport with children, teens, and parents to ease the transition to the after-school program. Solid event planning and organizational skills. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies the best course of action for given scenarios. Confident in handling tasks independently and in teams with a highly organized approach to work. A strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing the best possible service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Assistant (YPA)
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending the summer program.
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve the quality of the camper experience.
- Provided support to Activity leaders, resulting in smoother daily operations.
- Organized special events such as field trips, contributing to memorable experiences for participants.
College and Career Readiness
San Francisco Unified School District(BACR/Beacon)
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific environment, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various situations, increasing proficiency and expanding knowledge as well as skill set.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns, staff, and administration personnel.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of school-wide events, increasing student and family engagement and satisfaction.
- Took the role of safety and support, assisting staff and student families in the case administration was unavailable to attend to their needs.
- Assisted families in programs as well as enroll them at once in those programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2028
High School Diploma -
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School
40 Vega St, San Francisco, CA 9411506.2024
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Curriculum Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Diversity Awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Child Safety
- De-Escalation Tactics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Program Assistant (YPA)
The Richmond Neighborhood Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
College and Career Readiness
San Francisco Unified School District(BACR/Beacon)
08.2021 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Child Development
San Francisco State University
High School Diploma -
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School