Compassionate Youth Worker eager to use seven years of experience in related roles to bring value to new opportunity. Smart, intentional, and empathetic with strong knowledge of trauma informed care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
American Gymnastics Club
11.2023 - Current
Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Youth Employment Specialist
Bridges From School To Work
07.2023 - 10.2023
Kept students, parents, teachers and administrators informed.
Collaborated with community organizations and schools to offer comprehensive support services, addressing barriers to employment faced by at-risk youth populations.
Enhanced communication between participants and potential employers by conducting regular follow-up meetings after interviews/job placements.
Trans Youth Resources Coordinator & Title IX Specialist
The Damien Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Collaborate with community partnerships in order to create change for the communities we serve
Plan safe, secure, and joyful events for the BIPOC queer youth community
Collaborate with Title IX facilitators to educate on the intersections between Title IX & Transness
Provide HIV testing on an as needed basis.
Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
gymnastics coach
Wright's Gymnastics Academy
07.2021 - 01.2022
Provide a safe & positive environment for youth ages 2-17
Stay up to date on the safest ways to spot & scaffold teaching new skills
Show up for meets on an as needed basis
Sensory Motor/Cognitive coach
Brain Balance
01.2019 - 08.2021
Provide a safe & nurturing environment for youth ages 4-16
Analyze individual care needs for support on a case-to-case basis
Walk through exercises with students in a patient & compassionate manner
Record improvement data for each individual child's session concisely
Stay educated on brain development studies.
BAS Activity Lead
The YMCA
01.2017 - 06.2020
Provide a safe & positive environment for youth ages 6-13
Lead activities such as games, crafts, and free time
Keep exact head count of each individual child & ensure they are sent home with the correct guardian
Aid students in homework & school based organization needs.
Education
Bachelors of Liberal Studies -
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Skills
Outreach
Title IX Training
Cultural Competency
Marketing Design
De-escalation
Change Management
Networking
Social Media Management
POS operations
Lesson Planning & Education
References
Fletcher Elliot, The Underground Program Manager & Supervisor, felliot@damien.org
Tyne Parlett, Death Doula & Community Partner, cultivatingbelongingculture@gmail.com
Sylvia Thomas, STI/HIV Tester & Community Partner, sthomas@stepupin.org
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
American Gymnastics Club
11.2023 - Current
Youth Employment Specialist
Bridges From School To Work
07.2023 - 10.2023
Trans Youth Resources Coordinator & Title IX Specialist