Lesly Plata
Arleta,CA
Summary
-Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as an After-School Youth Leader at Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Skilled in classroom management and student engagement, I excel at fostering positive behavior and collaboration among stakeholders. Passionate about creating enriching educational experiences that promote social and emotional development in youth.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Youth Leader
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
Pacoima, CA
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Ensured safety of all participants at all times while participating in after-school program events.
- Developed lesson plans and educational activities to engage students.
- Organized and supervised daily activities for students in the after-school program.
- Provided guidance on social development skills such as problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended professional development seminars related to youth programming best practices.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments or arts and crafts sessions.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a safe environment for the students' physical and emotional well-being.
- Designed and implemented engaging after-school curriculum promoting academic, social, and emotional development.
- Led recreational activities, homework support, and enrichment sessions for youth groups.
- Assisted teachers and staff with classroom transitions and student participation.
- Organized supplies, materials, and activity spaces for daily youth programs.
- Supported positive peer interactions through coaching, redirection, and encouragement.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
Preschool Floater Teacher
The Maggy Haves School
North Hollywood, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Legal Assistant
LA Attorneys
Sherman Oaks, CA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
Student Intern
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted preschool teachers in preparing and delivering stimulating learning activities for students.
- Ensured that classrooms were stocked with necessary supplies throughout the school year.
- Supported teachers in developing lesson plans that cater to different learning styles and abilities of students.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities for children.
- Reviewed curriculum objectives with teachers prior to implementing them into lessons.
- Engaged children in creative activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, dramatic play.
- Helped maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment to ensure the wellbeing of all students.
- Collaborated with teachers on special projects such as art displays or performances.
- Maintained records of student attendance and behavior incidents.
- Assisted with daily tasks such as meal preparation, diapering, toileting, dressing.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Santa Monica, California
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and grooming routines for daily comfort.
- Prepared meals and snacks following SYNERGY HomeCare care instructions.
- Reminded clients about medications and scheduled daily activities.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe walking
- Transported clients to appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Completed light housekeeping, laundry, and room tidying for clean living spaces.
- Offered companionship and emotional support during visits
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Los Ángeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA 08.2019 - 06.2023
Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Arleta Highschool
Arleta06-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Activity organization
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety protocols
- Student engagement
- Student safety
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Early childhood education
Certification
- Child Development Certificate
- First Aid/ CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Floater Teacher
The Maggy Haves School
08.2024 - 05.2025
After-School Youth Leader
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
04.2024 - 01.2026
Legal Assistant
LA Attorneys
08.2023 - 03.2024
Student Intern
Los Angeles Mission College
02.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Los Ángeles Mission College
08.2019 - 06.2023
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Mission College
High School Diploma -
Arleta Highschool