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Carmen Ayala

Pomona,CA

Summary

Trustworthy Youth Leader with experience guiding programs and interactions with young adults. Expert at creating fun and welcoming environments to attract and maintain interest among participants. Accomplished at boosting youth program participation through proven methods, unique ideas, and engaging activities. Responsible and dedicated candidate with experience in public speaking. Wonderful at producing conversation with social and emotional vocabulary to produce well-informed responses among students. Expert at orchestrating events with ease and specificity. Comfortable with establishing bonds with students in order to curate student success in educational and well-being states. Willingness to apply criticism to produce a stronger job performance. Communicative with staff and coworkers. Constantly strives to improve in any field of work. Organized and at ease when pressures are heightened.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

After School Youth Leader

LEARN
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
  • Supported the implementation of after school programs focused on promoting enrichment activities for youth.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques designed to modify negative behaviors exhibited by participants.
  • Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity by following curriculum and materials.

Volunteer

St.Madeleine Catholic Church
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Teacher's Assistant

Shelia Balk
Pomona, CA
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, such as pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
  • I graded assignments and reported individual progress to the teacher.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School
Pomona, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Behavior management and engagement strategies
  • Group facilitation and teamwork
  • Program development and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and active listening
  • Conflict resolution and critical thinking
  • Student mentoring and youth development

Additional Information

  • Orchestrated and participated in a drug prevention rally for an audience of 1,000 students.
  • Orchestrated freshman orientation for 2 years with a turnout of 200 kids: led a groups of 20 students through self-growth activities and self-discovery seminars.
  • Planned and produced dozens of successful TUPE booths in order to create awareness for Drug Prevention.
  • Interviewed and featured in multiple news articles, Testifying my personal experience on being a Peer Counselor and the importance of implementing peer to peer support curriculum for districts amongst California.

Article/Informational Video Links

  • https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/news/2023/05/23/-pomona-high-school-students-revolutionize-mental-health-with-peer-counseling-programempowering-students-on-their-mental-health-journey
  • https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/pomona-high-schools-peer-counseling-program-where-students-help-other-students/
  • https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/americas-youth-mental-health-crisis-peer-counseling/
  • https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/video/mental-health-monday-pomona-high-school-peers-counseling-program/

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Peer Resources Certificate of Excellence on May 24, 2023
  • Awarded Citizenship Award on May 24, 2023
  • Awarded Certificate of Achievement for AVID on May 2023
  • Delta Kappa Gamma Citizenship Scholarship Recipient

Timeline

After School Youth Leader

LEARN
08.2023 - Current

Volunteer

St.Madeleine Catholic Church
05.2023 - 05.2023

Teacher's Assistant

Shelia Balk
12.2022 - 05.2023

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Citrus College

High School Diploma -

Pomona High School

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