Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Damaris Castillo

Winn Companies
ELIZABETH,NJ
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience

Dedicated Community Coordinator with expertise in program development and partnership building. Proven ability to enhance community engagement through effective case management and event coordination.

Work History

Community Coordinator

1 Year 3 Months
Winn Companies | 05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated resident services to enhance housing stability, employment access, educational opportunities, health resources, economic mobility, and community engagement.
  • Developed and implemented community programs by building partnerships, coordinating resources, and planning budgets to meet community needs.
  • Provide one-on-one support, referrals, and case coordination for individuals and families.
  • Built and maintained relationships with local nonprofits, service providers, schools, and community organizations to foster collaboration and resource sharing.
  • Track program outcomes and evaluate community needs to improve services

Teacher's Assistant

1 Year 8 Months
Lightbridge Academy | 09.2023 - 05.2025

· Supported lead teachers in delivering effective classroom instruction and managing daily operations.

· Fostered children's academic, social, and emotional growth through targeted support and engagement.

Created and upheld a welcoming and structured classroom setting.

Collaborated with teachers and families to promote student success

Youth Development Specialist

8 Months
Oasis A Haven for Women and Children | 09.2022 - 05.2023

· Coordinated youth development activities that engaged children and families in meaningful experiences.

· Assisted in English as a Second Language (ESL) initiatives to enhance language acquisition for diverse learners.

· Assisted with educational programming and community support services.

· Contributed to educational programming and community support services that addressed local needs and fostered inclusion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public And Professional Writing

Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | 05-2025
  • Relevant Coursework: Digital Writing, Grant Writing, Technical Writing, Business Writing
  • 3.7 GPA

Bachelor of Arts - English

Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 06-2023
  • 3.7 GPA
  • VISIONS SCHOOL NEWSPAPER- Editor in Chief

Skills

Program Development
Program Coordination
Community Engagement
Partnership Development
Community Outreach
Needs Assessment
Program Evaluation
Case Management
Resident Services
Event Coordination
Grant Writing
Marketing Communication/Design

Certification

  • Advanced Grant Proposal Writing, New Jersey City University, August 2026

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Community Coordinator

Winn Companies
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

Teacher's Assistant

Lightbridge Academy
09.2023 - 05.2025Read More

Youth Development Specialist

Oasis A Haven for Women and Children
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Arts from Public And Professional Writing
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Passaic County Community College

Bachelor of Arts from English
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Damaris Castillo