Karina Lalchan
Long Island City,NY
Summary
Activity coordinator with a big heart who is passionate to create well-organized programs to enhance children's growth. That knows how to plan engaging activities and experiences that are safe and age-appropriate for kids between the ages of 5 and 10.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Instructor
Keswell School
New York, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Lead Teacher
All Children's Childcare
Long Island City, NY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
New York, NY
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Recorded treatment plan administration using logs and progress reports.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Teacher's Assistant
Emilias Kids Early Intervention Center
Maspeth, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Activity Specialist
Long Island City YMCA
Long Island City, NY
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Led group of children in swimming, baseball and arts and crafts.
- Performing park and restroom inspections and minor maintenance tasks.
- Kept accurate and organized program and individual child records.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
Group Leader
Queens Community
Jamaica, NY
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted safe and positive environment for all children, peers and other personnel.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students by listening carefully and offering positive reinforcement.
- Planning activities for the kids.
- Provide students with direction and guidance in order to attain specific goals.
- Provided homework help.
Group Leader
NYJTL P.S
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Planning daily activities and delegating tasks.
- Ensure that all health and safety laws are followed at all times.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Helped kids with homework.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Burlington
Manattan, New York, NY
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage transactions with customers using cash registers.
- Scan goods and ensure pricing is accurate.
- Collecting payments whether in cash or credit.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Receptionist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Manhattan, New York, NY
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Gave out coffee and food to the visitors.
- Worked at the receptionist.
- Helped patience that needed a wheelchair.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Served as company concierge to employees requiring assistance help with travel arrangements.
- Helped staff members re-stock supplies and perform other administrative duties.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts And Studies
City College of New York(CUNY)
Manhattan, NY06.2022
High School Diploma -
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences
Manhattan, New York06.2018
Skills
- Active Listener
- Highly Energetic
- Relationship Building
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Time Management
- Group Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Childcare Experience
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified CPR, Queens Community - 2022
- Preventing Sexual Activity Between Young Children Training - 2022
Timeline
ABA Instructor
Keswell School
07.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
All Children's Childcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
10.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Emilias Kids Early Intervention Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Activity Specialist
Long Island City YMCA
05.2022 - 10.2022
Group Leader
Queens Community
03.2021 - 05.2022
Group Leader
NYJTL P.S
02.2020 - 09.2020
Cashier/Sales Associate
Burlington
06.2019 - 03.2020
Receptionist
Mount Sinai Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts And Studies
City College of New York(CUNY)
High School Diploma -
Union Square Academy For Health Sciences
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