Kayla Mendez
El Centro,CA
Summary
I am seeking a position where I can utilize my skills, abilities, and passion for making a positive impact in a challenging and rewarding environment. With a strong foundation in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, I am eager to contribute to a team that values hard work and innovation. I have a natural ability to connect with children and animals, and I have extensive experience working with kids, including those with special needs. I take pride in creating supportive, nurturing environments that encourage growth, learning, and positive relationships. My ability to stay patient, empathetic, and calm in challenging situations has allowed me to effectively assist children in reaching their full potential. Whether working with children, families, or animals, I am excited to bring my skills to a role that will allow me to make a meaningful difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child care
IHSS
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise kids 6 years and older
- Assist with school homework
- Prepare meals
- Drive them to sport activities
- Assisted family child care providers in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment through regular consultations.
- Initiated outreach efforts to engage community partners in supporting early childhood education programs, raising awareness of the importance of quality child care services.
Instructional Assistant III
Imperial Unified District
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Promoted a culture of respect and inclusion within the classroom, fostering positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design engaging lessons that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Behavioral Assistant
Imperial County Office of Education
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Implementing behavior management strategies and positive behavior support plans
- Provide instruction
- Collect data as part of an assessment process
- Assisting with school activities, such as lunchroom, recess, and speech
- Providing close supervision to minimize self-injurious or explosive behavior
- Developed personalized strategies to assist students in overcoming emotional, mental, and social challenges.
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Receptionist
Banfield Vet Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Schedule appointments
- Contact pet owners regarding the health of their pet
- Advertise our health plan
- Fill up prescriptions
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Fast food
In N Out
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Clean tables, floors, restrooms, and dishes
- Provide quality service to customers
- Multitask
- Carry heavy boxes of produce
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to a positive and safe work environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours, optimizing service efficiency.
Education
BA - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Grand Canyon University
01-2028
High school Diploma -
Southwest High School
El Centro, CA06.2019
Skills
- Great under pressure
- Good people skills
- Great communication skills
- Good with animals
- Great with lifting heavy objects
- Great at multitasking
- Child care
- Newborn care techniques
- Playful with children
- Scheduling Child's Day
- Pet care understanding
- Childcare techniques
References
- Branson Varnado, (409)728-0648
- Brenda McKinzie, (760)791-3354
- Arlene Cano Matute, (760)235-8654
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPI Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Instructional Assistant III
Imperial Unified District
09.2024 - 12.2024
Behavioral Assistant
Imperial County Office of Education
01.2023 - 05.2024
Child care
IHSS
01.2021 - Current
Receptionist
Banfield Vet Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
Fast food
In N Out
01.2019 - 01.2020
High school Diploma -
Southwest High School
BA - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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