Aileea Santos
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Professional in peer advocacy, bringing valuable experience in providing support and guidance to individuals. Proven track record in creating safe and inclusive spaces, contributing to personal growth and community engagement. Reliable team player with a focus on collaboration and adaptability, excelling in conflict resolution and empathy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Advocate
Deer Valley High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in peer advocacy.
- Connected at-risk individuals with specialized services, reducing incidents of crisis situations.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, enhancing overall service quality and client retention rates.
- Provided feedback to supervisory staff on trends observed among clientele, which informed adjustments made within the organization.
- Educated clients about available community resources, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Created a safe space where clients felt comfortable discussing personal challenges without fear of judgment or stigma.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, allowing for seamless coordination with other team members.
- Built trust with clients through active listening and understanding their unique needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing empathetic and effective support.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
Student Volunteer
Free Gift Wrapping Organization
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Antioch, CA06-2024
Skills
- Self-care techniques
- Empathy development
- Social media engagement
- Peer support
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Social activity planning
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Mental health services
- Relationship building skills
- Active listening
- Youth advocacy
Languages
Japanese
Elementary
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Community Cleanup
- Volunteer Work
- Playing Sports
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as an assistant
- Participate in volleyball as a recreational activity to maintain physical fitness
- Video Gaming
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Food Blogging
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Music
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Graphic Design
- Fashion
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Peer Advocate
Deer Valley High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Volunteer
Free Gift Wrapping Organization
12.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
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