Like to travel abroad, collaborate with international companies and educational institutions
Larisa Schultz
Elementary Teacher
Zimmerman,MN
Summary
Caring Youth Development Specialist dedicated to aiding youth community members. More than 20 years of assisting career, educational and social development of young people. Works with students of diverse backgrounds and histories. Encourages achievement among future community leaders. Couch assistant focused on providing highest quality services to youths of all communities. Exceptional communication skills. Over 8 years of experience designing and implementing youth development services. Offering comprehensive career and social development resources for individuals and groups. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level as an elementary educator is ready help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Boys and Girls Clubs Youth Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Clubs Of America
Saint Cloud, MN
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Accommodated youths with academic and vocational trainings to deliver information on future career opportunities.
- Designed individualized independent youth living plans to help youngsters learn self-reliance.
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Coordinated transitional services for youth of diverse backgrounds.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Guided youths through admission and orientation tasks to speed up enrollment processes.
- Organized and attended meetings, trainings and conferences with foster parents to deliver information on youth progress.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
Day Care Provider
Independent School District 728
Elk River, MN
03.2019 - Current
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and athletic activities
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Assistant Coach
ISD 728
Elk River, MN
03.2019 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Client Service Representative
Right At Home
Plymouth, MN
10.2009 - 01.2019
- Coordinated with operations staff to resolve service problems and boost client satisfaction.
- Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop ways to increase customer satisfaction.
- Offered personalized solutions to meet customer requirements and close sales.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of sales activities and progress.
- Trained and supervised junior customer service representatives on best practices to meet organization goals.
- Developed and implemented customer satisfaction surveys to measure customer service quality.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN 01.2016 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Pedagogical University in Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine 09.2010 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN 01.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Intercultural Communications
Donetskiy Christian College
Donetsk, Kiyv 08.2008 - 05.2009
Skills
EMR / EHR
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Boys and Girls Clubs Youth Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Clubs Of America
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Cloud State University
01.2020 - Current
Day Care Provider
Independent School District 728
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Coach
ISD 728
03.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
01.2016 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Pedagogical University in Kyiv
09.2010 - 05.2014
Client Service Representative
Right At Home
10.2009 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Intercultural Communications
Donetskiy Christian College
08.2008 - 05.2009
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