Ava Kojian
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Empathic, driven and passionate Psychology Student with an experience in connecting children/teens with the elderly. Resourceful problem solver who is adept at remaining calm in stressful situations seeking a behavioral technician position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Work Volunteer
Moment2Connect
Sierra Madre, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Moment2Connect is a community service program meant to unite children and teens with the elderly bridge the generational gap, with an emphasis on increasing the social, emotional, and leadership skills kids while addressing the growing problem of loneliness in the elderly population.
- Managed volunteers and tasks.
- Facilitated service learning during project.
- Formal leadership role in leading connection activities between children and the elderly.
- Assisted the organization with recruitment, marketing, resource development and orientation events.
- Assigned volunteers to their elderly partner
- Lead ongoing projects, such as senior support and volunteer training.
- Oversaw project site clean up.
Certified Babysitter
Self Employed
Pasadena, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Organized age-appropriate activities for the children to engage in such as reading stories or playing games.
- Kept a watchful eye on the safety and wellbeing of each child under my care.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and children through active listening and understanding.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring play areas, enforcing rules and supervising outdoor activities.
Food Handler/Cashier
My Friends Cafe
Sierra Madre, CA
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Received orders from customers in person or over the phone and entered them into the POS system correctly.
- Delivered food orders promptly ensuring accuracy of each item served.
- Satisfied customers by quickly and accurately handling and preparing orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maranatha High School
Pasadena, CA05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Child Psychology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CASkills
- Ability to Work Independently, Flexible and Adaptable, Organized, Creative, Great Communication Skills Education
Languages
English
Professional
Armenian
Limited
Timeline
Food Handler/Cashier
My Friends Cafe
11.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Babysitter
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Community Work Volunteer
Moment2Connect
03.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Maranatha High School
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Child Psychology
Pasadena City College