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Paula E. Vasquez

Valley Village,CA

Summary

  • Skilled in active listening, empathy, and communication with a passion for helping individuals and families in need
  • 29+ years of experience and professional expertise in serving families with children of various age groups, including newborn to high school aged individuals
  • 2+ years of experience in leading and facilitating support groups for local church community with a focus on grief
  • 4 years of experience in providing support to homeless communities in need, including emotional support as well as basic necessities
  • Passionate about providing mental health therapy to Spanish speaking communities, including cultural minorities as well as lower-income individuals and families

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Turning Point Church Los Angeles
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead and facilitate grief recovery support groups for church community
  • Provide child care for different age groups two times monthly, including activities, such as reading, painting, and music
  • Serve homeless communities in need of basic necessities and emotional support on a quarterly basis for about 3 years

Childcare Provider & Nanny

10.1994 - 08.2023
  • Taught basic life skills, manners, and personal hygiene for children, including three different families
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals for children
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning, and social skills with peers
  • Developed strong relationship with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare tailored to individual family needs
  • Maintained a clean, organized environment to ensure well-being and safety of children
  • Collaborated closely by communicating with parents on individual needs to implement strategies improving children's social skills and behavioral patterns
  • Created an engaging, educational space for children by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities to promote hands-on learning and teamwork during play
  • Built lasting bonds and strong rapport with three families through excellent communication
  • Accompanied children to various appointments providing emotional support and ensuring their physical wellbeing
  • Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs
  • Provided emotional support and stability to children, including reassurance
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained, including visits to different museums and playgrounds
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to accommodate to children's physical, social, and behavioral needs
  • Provided compassionate care during times of illness or emergency, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding safety incidents or concerns

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With An Emphasis in MFT

Pepperdine University
Calabasas, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Excellent group facilitator with a focus on grief recovery and community building
  • Skilled in building self-confidence in children
  • Fluency in Spanish (spoken, written, and verbal)
  • Exceptional time management and leadership skills
  • Excellent work ethic, reliable, and adaptable

Timeline

Volunteer

Turning Point Church Los Angeles
11.2021 - Current

Childcare Provider & Nanny

10.1994 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With An Emphasis in MFT

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Northridge

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasadena City College

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