Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Awards and Recognition

Alycia Kerrigan-Mize

Southeast Ventura County YMCA - Yarrow Branch
Oak Park,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Aspiring teacher with experience in cultivating positive environments, engaging lessons, and safe spaces for children of diverse backgrounds. Uses problem-solving skills and feedback to adapt lessons and continue to use new ideas. Proactive, reliable, and always willing to learn.

Work History

Youth Enrichment Instructor

1 Year
Southeast Ventura County YMCA - Yarrow Branch | 07.2025 - Current
  • Planned and instructed enrichment programs, including cooking, Spanish, and sports, fostering skill development and engagement among youth.
  • Engaged in conversation with parents and caregivers about ways to support their child's needs.
  • Building relationships with participants and their families.
  • Worked with other instructors to collaborate on lesson plans, or events.
  • Establishment of a positive environment to encourage creativity and a safe space where children feel heard.
  • Use of lesson plans, and other software to develop lesson plans.

Senior Recreation Leader

11 Months
Conejo Recreation and Parks District - Thousand Oaks Community Center | 04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Frequently answering phone calls and emails from customers.
  • Setting up and taking down classes and programs.
  • Use of Microsoft Office programs on a daily basis.
  • Use of Canva and other design platforms often.
  • Completing various forms and other paperwork.
  • Involved with various recreation programs, including outreach programs.
  • Creation of schedules for various recreational programs.

Recreation Leader

4 Months
Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center | 12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Setting up for programs and taking them down.
  • Answering phones and completing various kinds of paperwork.
  • Planning and instructing various classes.
  • Use of Microsoft Office programs daily.
  • Registering customers for programs and processing refunds.

Recreation Leader

2 Months
Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center | 06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Setting up for programs and taking them down.
  • Answering phones and completing various types of paperwork.
  • Leading classes with other Rec Leaders, as well as solo instruction.
  • Use of Microsoft Office programs on a daily basis.
  • Registering customers for programs and processing refunds.

Recreation Aide

2 Years 10 Months
Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center | 08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Setting up for programs and taking them down.
  • Answering phones and completing various types of paperwork.
  • Leading classes under the supervision of Recreation Leaders.
  • Using Microsoft Office programs on a daily basis.
  • Registering customers for programs and processing refunds.

Education

Diploma

Newbury Park High School | Newbury Park, CA | 06-2022

No degree

Washington And Jefferson College | Washington, PA

12 credits completed.

No degree

Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA

12 credits completed.

No Degree - Bach of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

National University | La Jolla, CA | 12-2028
  • Completion of 48 credits.
  • Bachelor's is coupled with a Preliminary Multi-Subject Inspired Teaching and Learning Credential.
  • Honoree of Golden Key International Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Omega Nu Lambda National College Honor Society.

Skills

Bilingual communication
Child safety training
Professional but friendly
Organized
Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
Classroom activity planning
Detail-oriented
Problem-solving
Good time management
Reliable
Engagement strategies

Certification

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross - 2026

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Youth Enrichment Instructor

Southeast Ventura County YMCA - Yarrow Branch
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Senior Recreation Leader

Conejo Recreation and Parks District - Thousand Oaks Community Center
04.2023 - 03.2024Read More

Recreation Leader

Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center
12.2022 - 04.2023Read More

Recreation Leader

Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center
06.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Recreation Aide

Conejo Recreation and Park District - Borchard Community Center
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More

Newbury Park High School

Diploma
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Washington And Jefferson College

No degree
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Moorpark College

No degree
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National University

No Degree from Bach of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
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Awards and Recognition

Presidential Award for Academic Excellence - Spring 2018, Volunteer of the Year - Skateboarding Programs - Conejo Recreation and Parks District - Summer 2019, California State Seal of Biliteracy - Newbury Park High School - May 2022
Alycia Kerrigan-Mize