GREGORY HAWTHORNE
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Care Assistant
Musicstar Creative Brain Learning
01.2024 - Current
- Provided homework assistance to students, resulting in increased understanding of subject matter and higher completion rates.
- Maintained classrooms of 15+ students
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Promoted positive behavior among students by implementing consistent rules and reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify students in need of additional academic support, leading to improved performance in targeted areas.
- Maintained professionalism in dealing with parents and other personnel regarding sensitive and confidential information.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Overnight Shift Supervisor
Dept Of Health & Human Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Adapted quickly to diverse needs of various children within group setting, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness throughout daily tasks.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
Outreach Liaison
Us Helping Us, People into Living
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Successfully maintained high client retention of over 70%
- Established community outreach program that continues to provide services and incentives within Black and Latino communities focused on but not limited to getting tested for STI's and HIV
- Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
Summer Intern
CIA Headquarters
05.2003 - 08.2007
- Monitored and repaired range of equipment, including audio, video and video conferencing systems.
- Transported and installed equipment for live events.
- Employed best practices and safety protocols during equipment installations.
- Checked completed work for quality and accuracy.
- Identified, diagnosed and resolved problems with media systems.
Outreach Consultant
Whitman-Walker Health
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Created and implemented day to day programming, community events, and developing new ways of reaching a more diverse clientele
- Exhibited flexibility and attend all training and events Attended weekly department meetings.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06.2022
Skills
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Resolving Complaints
- Positive Attitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Child Safety
- Time Management
- Recreational Activities
- Team Leader
- Dietary Requirements
- Meal coordination
- Youth Mentoring
- Educational Support
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Social and academic development
Timeline
After School Care Assistant
Musicstar Creative Brain Learning
01.2024 - Current
Overnight Shift Supervisor
Dept Of Health & Human Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
Outreach Consultant
Whitman-Walker Health
04.2017 - 01.2018
Outreach Liaison
Us Helping Us, People into Living
01.2015 - 04.2017
Summer Intern
CIA Headquarters
05.2003 - 08.2007
Associate Of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
Los Angeles City College
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