Kate Espino
Northridge,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented worker that uplifts students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated and focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and create new teaching methods to support student learning. Excellent tutor, record keeper and coworker. Prioritizes student's education, emotions, and safety and is willing to go above and beyond to create a positive environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked and cared for children of ages 4-12.
- Created a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Collaborated with coworkers to create flexible routines.
- Involved in professional meetings to collaborate on progressive changes for the summer camp.
- Help children improve their problem solving, social, and group work skills.
- Taught children the importance of sharing and compassion.
- Created safe outdoor activities for children.
- Cared for children with behavioral disabilities and used tactics to help them calm down and express their feelings during stressful situations.
- Created chants and dances for children to perform.
- Uplifted children’s goals and accomplishments.
- Rewarded positive behaviors with positive reinforcements.
- Demonstrated the use of equipment to children for activities.
- Used technology to check children in and out of the camp enrollment system after checking parental identification.
Created and taught children different types of arts and crafts. - Maintained a clean environment.
- Taught children about cleanliness and organization.
- Taught children how to spell and write words.
- Managed routines for sunscreen breaks, water breaks, snack times, and activities throughout the day.
- Contacted parents and guardians during emergencies.
- Discussed a child’s behavioral issues with parents.
Cared for children during field trips and walks to a nearby park. - Cared for children's injuries by using a first aid kit.
- Created appropriate connections between coworkers, employers, campers and their parents.
- Cared for children swimming in a pool and reinforced pool safety rules.
- Distribute snacks to children and reinforce the importance of nutrition.
Volunteer/Observer
Dearborn Elementary
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed a 3rd grade classroom.
- Observed the positive reinforcement system the teacher created to motivate the students.
- Observed the environment of a classroom and learned from the teacher's successful teaching methods, management skills, flexibility skills, and the transitions between lesson.
- Observed students interact with their teacher and classmates.
- Observed the teacher's grading system, documents, and lesson plans for each week.
- Observed a classroom environment with multiple students with disabilities.
- Observed a classroom that gained a foreign student that only spoke Spanish.
- Observed and taught students a musical and dance performance.
- Improved the classroom's environment by adding positivity and energy into the lesson and activities.
- Helped the teacher easily transition between lessons at a quicker pace.
- Explained Assignment instructions to students.
- Tested students on different subjects.
- Taught how to write essays.
- Translated and explained lessons to a Spanish speaking student.
- Taught math concepts to students.
- Graded homework.
- Was mentored and guided with helpful knowledge to become a successful future teacher.
Summer School Campus Supervisor
Learn 4 Life
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Cared for children of grades 1-5
- Created physical activities for students.
- Observed and watched over classes in session.
- Encouraged and promoted courtesy among students.
- Created a safe and energizing environment for children to enjoy in the Summer.
- Create appropriate bonds with teachers, students, and coworkers.
- Reported cases of unusual behavior or other problems.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that stimulates growth of desirable social, emotional and health habits.
- Delivered school supplies to different classrooms.
- Organized school supplies, lunches, and playground equipment.
- Enhanced the school's and students' safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential Program
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2025
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Basic Sign Language
- Patience
- Organization
- Child Development Understanding
- Written and oral communication
- Child Supervision
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Childcare
- Cared for children with disabilities and behavioral issues
- Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Respectful towards Diversity
- Activity Planning
- Role Modeling
- Safety awareness
- Social and Emotional learning
- Health and wellness
- Quick learner
- Great connection with children
- Energetic
- Flexible
- Creative
- Proficient with computers, Microsoft Word, PowerPoints, Apple technology, Emails
- Fitness instruction
Certification
CPR Certification: American Red Cross (06/2023 - 06/2025)
Elementary Education University Courses
- EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations for Learning and Teaching)
- LRS 300 (Interdisciplinary Approaches for Future Teachers)
- HSCI 465 ELM (Teaching Health Science for Elementary Schools)
- Art 380 (Children's Art and Lab)
- LING 417 (Language Development and Acquisition)
- ENGL 303 (Introduction to Language)
- KIN 470 (Physical Education for Children)
- Math 211 (Statistics and Probability for Elementary and Middle School Teachers)
- Math 331 (Math Explorations)
- Math 310 (Basic Concepts of Geometry)
- PSCH 170 (Intro to Physical Science)
- GEO 150 (World Geography)
- GEOL 106 (Earth and Space Science for Liberal Studies Majors)
Community Service
Night to Remember (Special Needs Prom) 2017-2020
- Partnered with a High School student with special needs
- Prioritized students enjoyment and safety
- Patient and flexible during difficult situations
- Guided students during event
- Created appropriate connections with both students and parents
- Communicated through basic Sign Language with a deaf student
- Create a positive and joyful environment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer/Observer
Dearborn Elementary
10.2022 - 12.2022
Summer School Campus Supervisor
Learn 4 Life
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential Program
Cal State Northridge
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