Caitlin Alstrom
Victoria
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in student support and after-school programs. Adept at enforcing policies, fostering positive environments, and implementing effective learning strategies to improve student engagement and personal development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant
Victoria College
Victoria, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized support to students, enhancing academic performance.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples.
- Improved student retention rates by providing personalized support and implementing effective learning strategies.
- Supported implementation of student-led sessions, boosting confidence and communication skills.
After-School Assistant
Trinity Episcopal School
Victoria, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities to ensure a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for students.
- Monitored student behavior and facilitated conflict resolution to maintain positive group dynamics.
- Assisted in the supervision of outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times by both staff members and participants alike.
- Developed trusting relationships with both students and parents, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills when addressing conflicts or disputes that arose among students during the after-school hours.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children between ages of 3 and 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
After-School Care Provider
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Victoria, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in managing snack time and meal preparations, promoting healthy eating habits among students.
- Monitored behavior and provided guidance to resolve conflicts among children effectively.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, suggesting improvements based on feedback and observations.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills development.
- Collaborated with other after-school care providers to share best practices and continuously improve the quality of services offered.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University, Victoria
Victoria, TX05-2028
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Victoria College
Victoria, TX09-2022
Skills
- Student engagement
- Study techniques
- Motivation strategies
- Collaboration
- Policies and procedures enforcement
- Flexible schedule
- Feedback delivery
Timeline
Learning Assistant
Victoria College
08.2025 - Current
After-School Care Provider
Grace Lutheran Preschool
05.2023 - 08.2023
After-School Assistant
Trinity Episcopal School
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University, Victoria
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Victoria College