Kelly Mendoza
Racine
Summary
Dynamic Youth Advocate with a proven track record at Racine Unified School District, specializing in youth engagement and crisis response. Excelled in creating safe, inclusive environments, and fostering emotional support and educational growth. Skilled in mentoring and behavioral support, significantly enhancing student well-being and development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Advocate
Racine Unified School District
Sturtevant
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Established safe and inclusive environments for youth, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
- Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by responding quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Extended Learner Teacher
Starbuck Middle School
Racine
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Burlington High School
Burlington
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO09-2026
Education Candidate - Foundations of Teacher Education
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI06.2023
Skills
- Youth advocacy
- Youth engagement
- Relationship building
- Mentoring
- Empathy development
- Youth guidance
- Behavioral support
- Educational activities
- Crisis response
- Skill building
- Behavior modeling
- Emotional support
- Social skill development
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety monitoring
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Youth Mental Health Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Youth Advocate
Racine Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Extended Learner Teacher
Starbuck Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Burlington High School
08.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Christian University
Education Candidate - Foundations of Teacher Education
Gateway Technical College