Leah Sagi
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Passionate and driven advocate with extensive experience in supporting children with and without special needs. Excelled in behavior management and interpersonal communication, significantly enhancing children's social and educational development. Skilled in creating engaging, educational activities for children. An active member in her Russian-Jewish community, who is known and trusted by many for her comprehensive childcare, positive attitude, exceptional work ethic, and dedication.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
JCC
Los Gatos, CA
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Volunteer at JCC for Russian-Jewish kids
- Once a month or before any Jewish holidays, volunteers get together to create and provide fun and enriching activities to help the younger members of our community learn and embrace their culture.
- Found great joy in spending time with the kids and becoming an inspirational figure for them.
- Was responsible for creating and hosting many different projects for a large group of kids while keeping them engaged and ensuring the learning was fun and interactive.
Over 10 Families Consistently
Babysitter
Los Gatos, CA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Cared for children from ages 1 to 13.
- Single-handedly cared for several children at a time, including siblings
- Made makeshift summer camps for 10 or more kids at a time.
- Organized and led creative, fun activities to enhance children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Created a safe environment for the children, ensuring the comfort of both the parents and the children.
- Was trusted to get the kids ready for bed promptly and orderly, sometimes being left with the kids until 3 a.m.
- Supported children with personal habits like eating, toileting, and resting.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Managed transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities
- Completed housekeeping tasks.
Kids With Special Needs
Advocate
- Helped raise my brother with special needs.
- Researched disabilities on my own time and shared my research with my parents, implementing my findings into my brother's life.
- Helped out with events within my brother's special-ed class.
- Tutored several kids with special needs, adjusting my teaching methods to attend to their personal needs and ensure success.
- Observed and assisted several professional occupational therapists and teachers as they worked in group settings or one-on-one.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos Highschool
Los Gatos, CA06-2024
Psychology And Brain Sciences
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Fluent in Russian
- Good with Kids
- Interpersonal Communication
- Work Ethic
- Behavior management
- Speech therapy support
- Recreation activities
- Special needs advocacy
Affiliations
- Active member in the UCSB Jewish Community
- Sinai Scholars Society
- Active Lifestyle
- Academics
- Community Service
- Mentorship Programs
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- AP Scholar Award
- National Society of HighSchool Scholars
- Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence
- Outstanding World Language Student Award (4 years in a row- Spanish)
Timeline
Volunteer
JCC
02.2023 - 09.2024
Over 10 Families Consistently
Babysitter
06.2022 - 09.2024
Kids With Special Needs
Advocate
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos Highschool
Psychology And Brain Sciences
UC Santa Barbara
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