Kevin Castillo
Mchenry,IL
Summary
Compassionate professional in social and community service management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership, ensuring successful project outcomes and positive community impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Group Coordinator (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
Crystal Lake, Illinois
12.2022 - Current
- Organized and facilitated weekly youth group meetings.
- Provided guidance and support for youths dealing with personal issues.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
Catechist (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
Crystal Lake, Illinois
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and taught catechism classes to students of all ages.
- Planned and implemented activities that reinforced lessons and provided opportunities for spiritual growth.
- Assisted in organizing retreats, prayer services, liturgies, and other special events related to faith formation.
- Encouraged parents to be involved in their children's religious education.
- Collaborated with the Pastor and other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching Catholic doctrine.
Videographer (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
Crystal Lake, Illinois
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Adjust sound levels of dialogue and music in order to create desired effects.
- Capture images from various sources such as film, digital media, computer graphics and animation for use in projects.
Behavior Technician
The Place For Children with Autism
Lake In The Hills, IL
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
Estimator
Pro Design Painters
McHenry, IL
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
- Communicates frequently with project managers regarding progress updates on bids and estimates submitted by the company.
- Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2026
Associate of Arts -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12-2024
Skills
- Data Collection
- Social Skills Development
- Communication
- Cost Estimation
- Volunteer Management
- Program Planning
- Cultural Competency
- Cultural Awareness
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- World Language Award (Spanish) 2019, Crystal Lake Central
- Seal of Biliteracy granted by the State of Illinois 2019
Timeline
Behavior Technician
The Place For Children with Autism
06.2024 - 07.2024
Youth Group Coordinator (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
12.2022 - Current
Videographer (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
10.2021 - 10.2024
Estimator
Pro Design Painters
06.2021 - 04.2024
Catechist (Volunteer)
Saint Thomas The Apostle Church
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts -
McHenry County College
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