Natalee Saavedra
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Site Leader
Gilbert Public Schools
11.2018 - Current
- Cares for children ages 3 to 12 in a nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Collaborates with colleagues, parents, and school staff to design and support a quality program that meets the needs of the school families.
Child Study Lab TA
ASU Department Of Psychology
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Summer Camp Counselor
Gilbert Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Accident Reporting
- Documenting Incidents
- School Policies
- Daycare Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Arts, Crafts and Games
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Support Parents
- Plan Activities
Accomplishments
Future Changer Award (Sept. 2022)
Magna Cum Laude
Additional Information
Currently:
Volunteering with Phoenix Children's Hospital as a Volunteer Float.
Taking Child Life Coursework with University of California, Santa Barbara
Timeline
Child Study Lab TA
ASU Department Of Psychology
01.2022 - 05.2022
Summer Camp Counselor
Gilbert Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2022
Before and After School Site Leader
Gilbert Public Schools
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University