Jasmine O'con

I have three younger siblings, I've babysat my little half brother as an infant to his now little kid age, and I have small cousins, nieces and nephews I'd sometimes help babysit whenever possible.

• Assisted in organizing family events, fostering a sense of community among families served.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
• Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
• Offered emotional support by actively listening to children's concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.

In high school from freshman year I helped with some of the special ED students at Oakmont for a bit, and then by Senior year, at Adelante Pathways, I became a TA for my dance teacher, Mrs Guest. Served as teaching assistant for dance class, enhancing my passion for dance while supporting students' learning and engagement.

• Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Supported students with individualized learning strategies to enhance comprehension.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.

While volunteering, I basically Assisted with bird care, by changing the waters, feeding them, helping catch ones who got escaped. It was pretty simple and laid back. While volunteering there I didn't really have to do much. As much as I'd like to be doing, but it was definitely something fun to do for the time being.

• Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines for diverse parrot species.
• Supported educational outreach efforts by engaging with visitors and sharing knowledge about parrot conservation.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of habitats to ensure optimal living conditions for parrots.