Charlene Juarez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in enhancing child engagement and learning at UCLA Krieger Early Care and Education. Proven ability to adapt and manage time effectively while supporting diverse needs, ensuring a positive environment for children and families. Committed to fostering meaningful relationships and promoting academic success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Plotnik Family
Brentwood, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted three children with meal preparation, interactive play, and school pickups.
- Managed light household chores, including laundry and cleaning tasks.
- Supported remote work by ensuring children remained engaged and safe.
Therapy Clinic Volunteer
Uplift Therapy Center
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted staff with daily tasks and maintained a welcoming environment for clients.
- Created therapy materials to support client engagement and learning.
- Observed speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy sessions to gain clinical experience.
Student Assistant
UCLA Krieger Early Care and Education
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Cared for infants and toddlers using developmentally appropriate practices.
- Facilitated group time, free play, and educational activities to promote learning.
- Supported preschool and toddler classrooms as needed to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained clean and organized learning environments to enhance child safety.
- Built meaningful relationships with children while providing daily updates to parents.
- Adapted approaches for multiple age groups, including infants under one year and toddlers aged 1.5-3.
Academic Support Intern
Para Los Niños: Evelyn Thurman Gratts Primary School
, Remote
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Tutored second-grade students in reading and math via Zoom, enhancing comprehension skills.
- Facilitated breakout rooms to provide targeted academic support for individual needs.
Student Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated swift delivery of lab specimens, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Supported front desk operations to ensure seamless service for patients and visitors.
- Provided comfort items to new mothers and elderly patients, improving overall experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Psychology, Education Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
06.2025
Skills
- Bilingual
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Quick learner
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Positive and professional
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Dance & Basketball Program Leader, Alliance Ted K. Tajima HS
- Period Project LA: Distributed menstrual care kits to unhoused populations in Los Angeles
- Peer Mentor: Supported classmates with academic planning, emotional guidance, and college preparation
Relevant Coursework in Early Childhood Education and Development
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Major: Linguistics and Psychology | Minor: Education Studies
- EDUC 120 – Early Childhood Development (5 units)
- EDUC 104A – Introduction to Exceptional Learners (4 units)
- EDUC 10 – Introduction to Education (5 units)
- EDUC 107A – Race, Class, and Inequality in Education (5 units)
- EDUC M116 – Indigenous Presence in Education and Community (4 units)
- PSYCH 130 – Developmental Psychology (4 units)
- PSYCH 133B – Cognitive Development (4 units)
- LING 130 – Language Development (5 units)
- LING 115 – Linguistics and Speech Pathology (4 units)
Total ECE-related units completed: 40+
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Babysitter
Plotnik Family
02.2025 - Current
Therapy Clinic Volunteer
Uplift Therapy Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Assistant
UCLA Krieger Early Care and Education
01.2023 - 09.2024
Academic Support Intern
Para Los Niños: Evelyn Thurman Gratts Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Student Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Psychology, Education Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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