Lilly Paltan-Gaines

• Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities.
• Organized groups of students with similar abilities levels to drive improvements.
• Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
• Assisted students with core aspects of Spanish language.
• Helped students raise grades with comprehensive support for conversational, reading comprehension and oral expression Spanish-language abilities.

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
• Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.

• Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
• Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
• Made owners comfortable with care by following instructions and meeting dog needs.
• Delivered peace of mind for clients by providing regular updates and photos of their pets during walks.

I worked behind the scenes of 2 theatrical productions, The Dracula Rock Show & Pirates of Penzance. I helped build, paint, and move sets before and during the shows.

• I started my own business of dog walking alongside a friend.
• Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
• Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
• Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.