CRISTAL GARCIA

Facilitated support for staff and children at Beyond Basic Learning On The Green during Summer Youth Employment Program to enhance program experience.

• Built positive relationships with children and maintained a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.
• Assisted with daily activities, transitions, and mealtime routines; supported behavioral guidance and group activities.
• Completed required childcare training and background screening; communicated regularly with staff to support program goals.

• Assisted in organizing and running a successful art show held at my high school annually.
• Promoted the event to the school community to increase participation.
• Created engaging art stations to enhance participant involvement that promoted engagement and positive student feedback.
• Set up art stations that promoted engagement and positive student feedback.

• Volunteered weekly at Green Team club, assisting in cooking and gardening while leading younger students in sustainable and cultural activities to promote environmental awareness.
• Prepared vegetarian dishes from various global cuisines, fostering a multicultural appreciation for food among students.
• Supported instructors by leading meal preparation and garden maintenance, engaging younger students in hands-on learning to enhance their understanding of sustainability.
• Participated in multicultural cooking sessions, collaborating with peers to prepare diverse dishes.
• Developed strong communication skills, patience, and an appreciation of how food and collaborations can bridge cultural differences.

• Volunteered as a scare actor in Beacon Youth Program's annual haunted house, located at Evergreen Middle School, Brooklyn, NY
• Engaged guests to create a memorable immersive horror experience
• Applied special effects makeup to vividly bring characters to life
• Worked with peers to elevate overall audience engagement