Katelin Barajas
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic educator with a B.A. in Anthropology and a Minor in Mexican American Studies, combining strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills developed through years of hospitality and community engagement. Passionate about supporting children's academic, social, and emotional growth within a Montessori environment that values independence, cultural awareness, and respect for every learner.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizer & Program Curator
Roots and Resilience: A Community Event for Radical Remembering
Houston, TX
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Organized a storytelling and literacy event centered on cultural memory, intergenerational dialogue, and community healing.
- Integrated Radical Remembering, a zine I created during undergraduate research, as an educational tool for youth and families.
- Partnered with Casa Curativa, a Houston-based collective dedicated to community wellness and cultural continuity, to facilitate arts-based workshops on identity, heritage, and belonging.
Lead Hostess
Eunice Restaurant
Houston, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinate daily operations and guest seating in a high-volume environment with professionalism and care.
- Mentor and train new hosts, modeling leadership, communication, and teamwork.
- Recognized for dependability, empathy, and composure under pressure.
- Strengthened organizational and interpersonal skills applicable to classroom coordination and student engagement.
Hostess
Cyclone Anaya's Tex Mex
Houston, TX
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered welcoming and inclusive service to guests from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborated closely with management and staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Built strong communication and multitasking skills through consistent public interaction.
Youth Program Assistant
Semillero Movement: 4 Ollin Productions
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with event coordination, budgeting, and outreach, supporting educational programming rooted in Indigenous knowledge and community storytelling.
- Developed foundational skills in community organizing, program facilitation, and public engagement.
- Collaborated with 4 Ollin Productions, a local educational program led by Karla Aguilar, a member of the National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures, in San Antonio, TX.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Minor in Mexican American Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2025
Skills
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
- Skilled in culturally responsive and inclusive engagement with youth and families
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and leadership abilities in dynamic environments
- Empathetic, dependable, and adaptable in both independent and team-based settings
- Experienced in event facilitation, public interaction, and community outreach
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media coordination
- Conversational Spanish with fluent comprehension
Timeline
Lead Hostess
Eunice Restaurant
05.2025 - Current
Organizer & Program Curator
Roots and Resilience: A Community Event for Radical Remembering
02.2025 - 06.2025
Hostess
Cyclone Anaya's Tex Mex
11.2023 - 08.2024
Youth Program Assistant
Semillero Movement: 4 Ollin Productions
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Minor in Mexican American Studies
University of Houston