Julissa Gama
Boise,ID
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Van Driver
Cascade Student Transportation
Meridian, ID
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained van cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid techniques in order to provide basic medical care if necessary.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
Special Needs Nanny
Private Client
Santa Clarita, CA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with other professionals involved in the care of the child including doctors, therapists, teachers.
- Encouraged social interaction between peers through organized playtime activities and outings.
- Provided transportation to therapy appointments or other necessary events related to the child's well-being.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
Head Cheer Coach
Ontario School District
Ontario, OR
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized practice sessions for the squad, focusing on technical skills such as tumbling, stunts, jumps, cheers, chants and dances.
- Created practice routines that incorporated elements of physical fitness while teaching basic fundamentals of cheerleading.
- Evaluated individual performances during practices and competitions; provided feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining team successes, challenges faced, upcoming events and competitions, budget updates and any other relevant information needed by administration.
- Monitored academic performance of all members of the squad; ensured academic eligibility was maintained at all times.
- Established rules and guidelines governing conduct both on-and off-field which were enforced consistently among all members of the squad.
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to attendance at practices, games, competitions along with any disciplinary actions taken against individuals who failed to meet expectations set forth by coaching staff.
Administrative Assistant/Discipline Coordinator
Ontario School District
Ontario, OR
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Provided guidance, support, and counseling to students regarding behavioral expectations.
- Coordinated communication among teachers, administrators, parents, and staff regarding student conduct.
- Created reports on student disciplinary data for the principal's review.
- Maintained accurate records of student suspensions, expulsions, tardiness, absences.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
Assistant Athletic Director
Ontario School district
Ontario , OR
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, coaches, parents, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress to ensure compliance with NCAA standards.
- Advised student-athletes on personal issues such as time management or nutrition habits.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices or games.
- Maintained records of all athletic team rosters and schedules.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Communicated clearly with coworkers using radio, phone and text to stay on top of operations needs.
Special Needs Bus Monitor/Administrative Assistant
Cascade Student Transportation
Meridian, ID
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted students with special needs in boarding, disembarking and transferring between buses.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus to ensure safety of all passengers.
- Communicated with school personnel regarding students' progress and any incidents that occurred during transit.
- Ensured proper use of wheelchairs, lifts, and other mobility devices.
- Adhered to district policies regarding student discipline and safety procedures.
- Attended training sessions related to safety regulations, emergency procedures.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and dispatch office.
- Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints related to service issues or delays.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
Host
TGI Fridays
Nampa, ID
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Ensured that food was served promptly after being prepared by the kitchen staff.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks, desserts. when appropriate.
- Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Santa Clarita, CA05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Child Psychology
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, IDSkills
- Customer Service
- Office Administration
- Early Childhood Development
- Safety Monitoring
- Versatile
- Quick learner
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Van Driver
Cascade Student Transportation
08.2023 - Current
Special Needs Nanny
Private Client
06.2023 - 07.2024
Head Cheer Coach
Ontario School District
07.2022 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant/Discipline Coordinator
Ontario School District
07.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Athletic Director
Ontario School district
07.2022 - 07.2023
Special Needs Bus Monitor/Administrative Assistant
Cascade Student Transportation
11.2019 - 06.2022
Host
TGI Fridays
06.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Child Psychology
College of Western Idaho
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