Allana Justiniano
Shillington,PA
Summary
Dedicated to both physical and emotional child welfare in extra curricular settings. Collaborative with team members, supervisors, and children's caregivers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Hero Lead
Armed Service YMCA
Fort Campbell, KY
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Supervised and led the Operation Hero program and Mentors.
- Maintained consistent collaboration with school counselors from the four Fort Campbell Elementary Schools, ensuring support and active participation in the program
- Worked closely with counselors and teachers in identifying prospective students who would derive maximum value from the program, ensuring clear communication of program details to families.
- Utilized social media and grassroots marketing strategies to promote our program and boost participation.
- Monitored program and student paperwork and tracked corresponding numbers
- Exercised discretion when handling student data
- Conducted weekly meetings with the Operation Hero team
- Conducted class assessments to evaluate mentors and offered constructive feedback
- Maintained efficient and concise communication with ASYMCA program supervisors, parents, mentors, counselors, and teachers regarding schedules and pertinent information.
- Organized lesson guidelines for mentors and approved lesson plans
- Demonstrated ability to work closely within guidelines and policies while ensuring the adherence of team members
Operation Hero Mentor
Armed Services YMCA
Fort Campbell, KY
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Started as a mentor with the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) for their Operation Hero program; which aims to help children, between 2nd and 5th grade, from military families cope with the struggles that military children face (deployments, moves, being away from extended family). Curriculum focused on problems that stem from those adversities, such as isolation, low self-esteem, anger, negativity, and bullying.
- Delivered educational sessions to a diverse group of kids in two classes, four days a week, over an 8-week period.
- Implemented engaging curriculum to address specific problem areas.
- Developed strong connections with kids, fostering an environment of trust and support.
- Upon the conclusion of the seasonal program the ASYMCA Program Supervisor expressed pleasure with my work and offered me a job in an additional program (Teddy Child Watch)
- Promoted to Lead of the Operation Hero program for the next session.
Teddy Child Watch Assistant
Armed Services YMCA
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided child care services for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old at the Armed Services YMCA, supporting parents' use of hospital services for up to two hours daily
- Collaborated with a team of adults to ensure the safety of up to 8 children per shift, while maintaining a smooth check-in and check-out process for families.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise or rewards system when appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2018
Antietam Ms/High School
Reading, PA01-2013
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
trueSome College (No Degree) -
Bloomsburg University
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Building/Leadership
- Planning and Implementation
Affiliations
Foster Parent
References
- Courtney Gills, courtneyrife62@gmail.com, (276) 732-8961
- Lydia Faro-Johnson, LFaro419@gmail.com, (610) 406-7180
Background Checks and Clearances
- FBI Criminal Background Check
- State Criminal Background Check
- Child abuse clearances
Timeline
Operation Hero Lead
Armed Service YMCA
09.2016 - 05.2019
Teddy Child Watch Assistant
Armed Services YMCA
05.2016 - 05.2017
Operation Hero Mentor
Armed Services YMCA
03.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science with an emphasis in Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University
Antietam Ms/High School
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
Some College (No Degree) -
Bloomsburg University
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