JULIA GAITHO

Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tyngsborough, Tewksbury, & Wilmington, MA

• Designed and led age-appropriate learning activities, promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth for young children.
• Facilitated community-based playgroups across CFCE catchment area, enhancing early childhood development and increasing family engagement.
• Built strong relationships with local families, offering resources and guidance to encourage active caregiver involvement.
• Collaborated with the CFCE team to maintain safe, inclusive, and welcoming group environments across multiple community sites.

• Coordinated daily activities for school-age children, ensuring programs remained engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate.
• Assisted Site Coordinator in supervising staff and managing schedules to maintain program compliance with YMCA standards.
• Engaged in open communication with parents, staff, and children to build trust and understanding. with parents, staff, and children to foster a positive, inclusive environment.
• Fostered teamwork and leadership skills among staff and participants through collaborative activities.

• Implemented individualized treatment plans, achieving progress in behavioral, social, and developmental goals for each child.
• Delivered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children on the autism spectrum, fostering growth in communication and social skills.
• Built strong, trust-based relationships with clients and families, improving engagement and collaboration in treatment.

• Greeted and assisted patients, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and streamlining check-in process.
• Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively address diverse patient needs.
• Maintained confidentiality while addressing sensitive health matters with empathy and care.

• Guided students in crafting resumes and cover letters, exploring career paths, and securing job and internship opportunities.
• Leveraged Focus2 and Handshake to provide students with tailored resources.
• Facilitated events with students and faculty to improve career readiness.

• Managed school-age groups, ensuring safety while enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with diverse team to achieve daily objectives and support long-term program goals.
• Promoted teamwork and leadership in youth through structured activities, enhancing their personal development.

• Collaborated with kitchen and dining staff to enhance service quality for residents.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining environment to promote efficiency.
• Supported team in delivering compassionate care to residents.