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Hayley Diaz-Lopez

Sacramento

Summary

Sociologist with a robust academic background and hands-on experience in social research and community outreach.. Proficient in analyzing social behavior and identifying community needs to develop inclusive solutions. Demonstrated commitment to supporting organizations focused on social impact and community development—expertise in fostering equity and engagement within diverse populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Member Service Specialist

YMCA Daycare
Sacramento
06.2025 - Current
  • Greet all members, guests, and staff in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Provide accurate information regarding programs, schedules, membership options, and facility rules.
  • Handle member inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and courteously.
  • Register members for programs and services using membership software.
  • Process new memberships, renewals, cancellations, and upgrades.
  • Answer phones, return calls, and manage emails as needed.

Intern – Youth Programs

Sacramento Youth Center
Sacramento
01.2024 - Current
  • Supported social-emotional learning workshops and mentoring sessions for middle and high school students
  • Facilitated after-school academic support and enrichment activities
  • Collaborated with staff to plan community events promoting youth leadership
  • Conducted check-ins with students and provided referrals to counseling or tutoring services
  • Helped design culturally relevant programming for underserved populations

Assistant Director

EDMO (Education, Development, and Mobilization Organization)
Sacramento
01.2023 - Current
  • Substituted for multiple roles including Instructor and Site Director
  • Provided operational and staff support to the Site Director
  • Mentored site instructors and modeled SEL principles
  • Communicated with parents regarding student progress

Lead Paraprofessional & After-School Teacher

Gateway Community Charters – Higher Learning Academy
Sacramento
01.2022 - Current
  • Planned and led enrichment activities for TK–8th grade
  • Substituted in classrooms and addressed behavioral challenges
  • Organized school-wide events and supported fundraising
  • Served as Spanish/English translator and administered ELPAC tests
  • Taught summer dance classes

Intervention Paraprofessional

Westlake Charter School
Sacramento
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported K–6 students with IEPs and severe autism
  • Provided 1:1 instruction and general classroom support
  • Implemented academic and behavioral interventions

Intervention Paraprofessional

Ukiah Unified School District
Ukiah
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Tutored students and supported third-grade classroom instruction
  • Delivered outdoor enrichment and worked with occupational therapists
  • Provided 1:1 support for students with autism

Dance Teacher

School of Performing Arts, Culture, and Education
Ukiah
  • Taught multiple dance styles to students
  • Designed and led performing arts curriculum across schools
  • Promoted self-expression, cultural awareness, and discipline
  • Designed engaging dance lessons for diverse student groups.
  • Developed creative choreography for student performances.
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Butte Community College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • Cultural event coordination
  • Bilingual instruction and translation
  • IEP and special Education support
  • Social-emotional learning (SEL)
  • Community outreach
  • Program development
  • Event planning
  • Behavioral management
  • Cultural competence
  • Resourcefulness
  • Exceptional communication

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Certified
  • AED Certified
  • Mental Health First Aide

Awards

  • IB Learner Profile: Principled
  • IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable
  • IB Learner Profile: Reflective

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Fluent

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

  • Mindy Keegan: 914-282-8185
  • Megan Meredith: 916-335-5174
  • Kristina Gonzlez: 916-367-1757

Timeline

Member Service Specialist

YMCA Daycare
06.2025 - Current

Intern – Youth Programs

Sacramento Youth Center
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Director

EDMO (Education, Development, and Mobilization Organization)
01.2023 - Current

Lead Paraprofessional & After-School Teacher

Gateway Community Charters – Higher Learning Academy
01.2022 - Current

Intervention Paraprofessional

Westlake Charter School
01.2021 - 01.2022

Intervention Paraprofessional

Ukiah Unified School District
01.2021 - 12.2021

Dance Teacher

School of Performing Arts, Culture, and Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California State University, Sacramento

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Mendocino College

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Butte Community College