Kimberly N Mendez Guardado
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Devoted and compassionate aspiring social worker with a determine commitment to promote social justice and empowering individuals and families. Experienced in providing emotional support and driven to advocate for all different type of communities yet create opportunities where there was once none for them. Active listener , cultural competence and critical thinker with the capabilities to navigate through difficult challenges and find positive outcomes regardless the complex situations being faced with. Eager about creating meaningful change through advocating and providing ethical practice to demonstrate proper analytical skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Caregiver
Personal Family Caregiving Role
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided services in need such as bathing, dressing, and personal care needs
- Monitored vital signs and medication use
- Documented all vitals, including BP and Cholesterol levels
- Drive family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to family members who are ill or disabled
- Create and establish closer relationships with family members through active listening and empathy
- Organized oral medications, including dosages and scheduled times
Tutor Volunteer
Special Need Child(autsm), Private Home Care
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Conduct lesson plans to meet the child's learning pace and needs to ensure development skills
- Applied patience and creativity in activities to engage and promote learning and emotional growth
- Collaborate the five core competencies fundamentals into every learning session
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving activities to allow children to brainstorm and think creatively
- Provide positive and encouraging learning environment to boost the child confidence and motivation
Researcher
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducting extensive research regarding the impact of the U.S. migration policies on children and families, focusing on the systemic obstacles and their enduring consequences.
- Utilized critical and sociological theory framework to investigate and examine issues such as family separation, access to education, and mental health difficulties faced among undocumented communities
- Presented findings in a comprehensive report and presentation, demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills
- Obtain a deeper understanding of the connection of politics, social justice , and family dynamics, in line with a commitment to supporting marginalized communities
Student Volunteer
Foshay Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Confirm all store merchandise is available
- Assisting with merchandising activities such as setting up displays
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction
- Restocking shelves with merchandise as needed
- Providing assistance to students with school activities such as graduation and special events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2023
Skills
- Team building
- Time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Collaboration skill
- Cultural competence
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Caring for loved ones
- Journaling
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Read books/novels
- Physical Fitness
- Cooking
Website Skills
- Microsoft
- Powerpoint
- Excel
- Zoom
Timeline
Researcher
California State University, Fullerton
01.2024 - 05.2024
Tutor Volunteer
Special Need Child(autsm), Private Home Care
08.2023 - 06.2024
Primary Caregiver
Personal Family Caregiving Role
05.2023 - Current
Student Volunteer
Foshay Learning Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Long Beach City College
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