Angel Nakaishi

Provided high-level and administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Operations. This role balances office management with direct youth engagement, ensuring a productive environment for staff and members.

Key Responsibilities
* Administration:*Manage correspondence, and filing (Salesforce). Maintain office inventory and equipment.
* Youth Development:*Support academic success by mentoring students in core subjects and facilitating BGCA programs.
* Communication:*Serve as the first point of contact for families and the public; attend leadership meetings.

• Trained new team members on operational procedures, promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Program Leader (Youth Development)
Lead daily activities while fostering a safe, respectful, and engaging environment. Acted as a mentor and role model to help members achieve success in academics, character, and healthy living.

Core Responsibilities
*Youth Mentorship:*Provided homework help (reading, math, spelling) and guide students toward positive development outcomes.
*Program Execution:*Implemented BGCA curriculum and original activities; track progress via activity sheets and evaluations.
*Safety & Environment:*Maintained a fun, clean, and organized clubhouse; ensure all activities meet safety and quality standards.
*Collaboration:*Participated in weekly staff meetings and maintain professional relationships with staff, families, and community partners.

Additional Duties
* Support special events and programs.
* Occasional Club van driving as required.

• Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
• Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
• Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
• Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
• Empowered youth leaders by providing opportunities for them to take on leadership roles within the organization and serve as role models for their peers.
• Developed engaging programs that promoted social skills and teamwork among youth.
• Fostered safe, inclusive environments for diverse groups of children.
• Mentored youth in personal development and goal-setting initiatives.

Infant & Toddler Lead Educator
Position Summary**
Provided a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment. Fostered early childhood development through age-appropriate engagement, attentive daily care, and the maintenance of a clean, organized, and health-conscious facility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Early Childhood Development & Education
Infant Care:
Delivered high-quality, responsive care that met the unique developmental, physical, and emotional needs of infants. This includes maintaining individualized feeding and sleep schedules while ensuring a secure attachment-based environment.
Toddler Programming:
Designed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities that encourage curiosity, motor skill development, and early socialization. Used creative play, sensory exploration, and guided discovery to meet developmental milestones.
Observation:
Documented developmental progress and communicated effectively with parents regarding their child’s daily growth and achievements.

1. Facility Maintenance & Health Standards
*Sanitation & Hygiene:*Adhered to strict health and safety protocols by maintaining a sanitized, hazard-free classroom environment. This includes daily cleaning, disinfecting surfaces, and managing laundry according to center and state guidelines.
*Nutritional Oversight:*
Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines and individual child requirements. Maintain high standards of food safety, prep hygiene, and organized pantry management.

1. Safety & Compliance
*Environment:*
Ensured all interactions promote physical safety and emotional security. Maintained a high-quality "prepared environment" that is conducive to exploration and learning.
*Strictly followed all state licensing regulations, center policies, and emergency protocols. Maintained certifications in Pediatric CPR and First Aid.

• Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum focusing on cognitive and social development.