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Elyssa Velarde

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Youth Development Specialist focused on mentoring at-risk youth and strengthening family engagement. Expertise in active listening and public speaking, committed to driving personal and academic success through innovative program design.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Development Specialist

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2023 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engaging programs fostering youth development and community involvement.
  • Facilitated workshops promoting life skills, leadership, and cultural awareness among participants.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program offerings and resource availability for youth.
  • Mentored at-risk youth, providing guidance on personal development and academic success strategies.
  • Established partnerships with families to support youth initiatives, strengthening community relationships and trust.
  • Maintained documentation and records of training activities and group events.
  • Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
05-2027

Skills

  • Positive youth development
  • Mental health awareness
  • Digital citizenship
  • Family engagement
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Self motivation
  • Public speaking
  • Personal counseling

Interests

  • Photography/Videography

I have been doing photography and videography for 7 years now I film classic cars and models I adore capturing my Native and Mexican culture to express my roots It's been a passion of mines that I do as a hobby on the weekends People say I have an eye for it, so I want to further my experience onto greater opportunities

Timeline

Youth Development Specialist

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
03.2023 - Current

Associate of Arts - Business

Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College

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