Michelle Villalobos
Goleta,CA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate third-year Sociology student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with hands-on experience supporting youth in educational and recreational settings. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Committed to creating inclusive, engaging environments that promote personal growth, teamwork, and emotional well-being in others. Brings a foundational understanding of child and youth development, with proven ability to connect meaningfully with diverse populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Camp Leader
YMCA of San Diego County
Encinitas, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age(4-14), interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led group activities by coaching campers, providing clear instructions, and ensuring a fun and safe environment.
- Assisted in preparing materials and supplies for each activity.
- Resolved conflicts between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive camp environment.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Collaborated closely with other camp leaders on best practices, sharing ideas and resources to continually improve the overall camp experience.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently minimizing potential harm/inconvenience caused.
Student Volunteer
TURN Behavioral Health Services
Oceanside, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted rehabilitation center members in finding job opportunities suited to their unique needs.
- Developed posters featuring coping mechanisms, self-care strategies, and positive affirmations.
- Improved relevance of services provided to the clubhouse community through research on mental health and addiction.
Exhibitor
San Diego County Fair
Del Mar, CA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported the setup and teardown of the exhibit.
- Ensured exhibit areas remained clean and well-organized.
- Guided and engaged visitors, providing informative tours of exhibits and answering questions.
- Managed the kids' crafts booth, leading hands-on activities and providing clear instructions to children to ensure they had a meaningful experience.
Education
Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASociology
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito High School Academy
Encinitas, CA05.2023
Skills
- Supervisory skills
- Planning
- Child development
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Effective communication
- Safety management
- First aid and CPR
Certification
First Aid & CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Camp Leader
YMCA of San Diego County
05.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer
TURN Behavioral Health Services
05.2024 - 08.2024
Exhibitor
San Diego County Fair
04.2022 - 07.2022
Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Sociology
California State University, San Marcos
High School Diploma -
San Dieguito High School Academy