Crystal Castaneda
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Im a young woman who is driven and always has a positive outlook in every situation! I’m a bi lingual first generation Latino, I strived in and outside of the class to create success for every student to meet their needs. My experience during YMCA FMG has taught me to be resilient, patient, and excel in building community relationships with teachers, student, parents, and mentors. My time being a FOH member at Panda Express gave me the foundational skills to prepared for any work force. I gained responsibilities of mentoring, stocking, and managing the front team members. I learned how to multitask during hectic circumstances, costumer satisfaction, how to build healthy and productive relationships with colleagues, and how to maintain a professional balance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
YMCA FMG
Moorpark, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
FOH Team Member
Panda Express
Simi Valley, CA
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff.
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Supported fellow team members during peak hours by quickly responding to needs of both customers and staff.
- Maintained excellent attendance and punctuality, demonstrating commitment to the success of the team and establishment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by assisting coworkers with tasks when needed.
- Reset tables between guests by restocking low items and wiping down surfaces.
- Assisted management in monitoring inventory levels, reducing waste by properly stocking items according to demand.
- Adapted well to changes in daily operations due to various factors such as unexpected rushes or staffing shortages.
Education
Bachelor - Psychology
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CAAssociate - Psychology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA06.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Public speaking
- Cleanliness
- Salesmanship
- Money handling
- Complaint handling
- Stock management
- Multilingual
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
YMCA FMG
09.2023 - Current
FOH Team Member
Panda Express
07.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor - Psychology
California State University Fullerton
Associate - Psychology
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School