Gizell Collazo
Hartford,CT
Summary
Empowering youth development professional with expertise in leading educational programs and mentoring. Skilled in program coordination, classroom management, and community outreach. Creates culturally responsive learning experiences that foster academic and personal growth. Strong communicator and collaborator committed to building positive relationships with families and ensuring inclusive environments for all students.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Youth Development Specialist
Hispanic Health Council
Hartford, CT
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised students, fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment to support their growth.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students while encouraging teamwork, leadership, confidence, and positive behavior.
- Developed engaging lessons, worksheets, educational games, and enrichment activities to enhance students academic and personal development.
- Collaborate with program staff to implement activities aligned with program goals and students’ developmental needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents, guardians, school staff, and community partners to address student participation, activities, and program needs.
- Assist with program registration, attendance tracking, student records, family forms, and other program documentation.
OPP Intern
Our Piece of the Pie
Hartford, CT
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with staff and team members to enhance program goals and streamline daily operations.
- Developed communication, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills through direct involvement in program activities.
- Built positive relationships with program participants while providing encouragement and support.
- Organized and facilitated educational, recreational, and community-based activities to engage program participants.
Education
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PASkills
- Lesson Planning
- Youth mentorship
- Program organization
- Academic support
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Cyber Security Training
- CPR Certification
- Connecticut Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Lead Youth Development Specialist
Hispanic Health Council
09.2023 - Current
OPP Intern
Our Piece of the Pie
09.2022 - 09.2023
Penn Foster High School