Lynn Santos
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dynamic Peer Mentor and skilled Cafeteria Assistant with a proven track record at The Kennedy Collective. Excelled in fostering mentee growth, achieving a significant improvement in their goal attainment. Expert in empathy development and CPR/first aid, demonstrating exceptional observational skills and peer support. Renowned for creating inclusive environments and enhancing life skills among peers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Mentor
The Kennedy Collective
04.2018 - Current
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within the mentoring program''s activities and discussions.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Developed mentees' life skills such as time management and communication.
- Established trust and rapport with mentees by maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information during mentoring sessions.
- Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
- Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
Cafeteria Assistant
The City of Bridgeport
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted a sense of belonging among peers by fostering an inclusive atmosphere within the mentoring program''s activities and discussions.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
- Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Developed mentees' life skills such as time management and communication.
- Established trust and rapport with mentees by maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information during mentoring sessions.
- Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
- Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
Education
Associate Degree In Human Services - Human Services
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Active learning
- Self-awareness
- Empathy development
- Peer support
- Problem-solving
- CPR/first aid trained on
- Observational skills
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