Gabriela Lastimosa
302 W 31st San Pedro ,CA
Summary
Highly Experienced Child and Youth Program Assistant. I am always learning and growing. I have a solid background in working with children of all ages. I have been able to demonstrate my skills in program planning, behavior management, communication and multi-tasking. I am very reliable and willing to help the program with any needs or priorities that change. I am always looking for solutions to improve the environment or material. I believe having a positive attitude fosters a healthy environment in any workplace.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center
Los Angeles Air Force Base
07.2025 - Current
- I originally applied for the before and after school age care position. I wanted to work back with the school age care children.
- I multitasked in helping the child development classrooms and my home room the school age care.
- I drove kids to and from school driving a government vehicle.
- Helped the school age care children with their homework.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior, providing feedback to parents and care givers.
- Maintained a positive and professional attitude with parents and co workers.
- Helped the facility in whatever classrooms they needed me in.
- Helped put furniture together and moved it to where it needed to be.
- Developed and implemented education activities for children varying ages.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively, maintaining an organized space conducive to learning.
- Monitored children''s behavior and intervened when necessary, ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
- Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities.
Private Nanny
Alex Andrade
Anaheim
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Communicated regularly with the parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Implemented routines that fostered independence and social skills in children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center Maxwell
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - 03.2024
- One of the first Child Development centers I have worked at. I have had a great experience working here and I did my job well. It gave me more experience with children from the ages 0-4 years. It has taught me to handle different stressful situations better. This job has made me stronger in my multi tasking and my patience.
- I assisted in various classrooms with different tasks and projects. I did office work and hands on art for the classrooms. Helped staff create parents boards, daily sheets or fixed furniture.
- Trained new staff on program protocols, ensuring consistency in service delivery and participant engagement.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns to promote a positive experience for all participants.
- Taught the Curriculum in each age group and have knowledge of child development.
- Did my best to deliver high quality care in each room. Made sure to put in my 100% effort to help the room environment.
Childcare Counselor
Kids Club
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2014 - 08.2016
- This job helped me develop quick thinking, patience, teamwork and communication skills. It was organized and held at one facility. I led kids in activities and transported them to and from school. This job helped me be calm in stressful situations. It taught me leadership and problem solving skills. I have experienced different problem solving situations with kids of ages from K-5th grade.
- Kept constant child headcount and oversaw sign-in and sign-out process for parents to maintain child care and safety.
- I made sure to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. I also made sure to foster positive relationships between parents, children and staff members.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Saddleback College
Saddleback Valley Commuity CollegeHigh school Diploma - undefined
Capistrano Valley
01-2015
Skills
- Patience
- Communication
- Working well with others
- Multitasking
- Quick learner
- Customer Service
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Hardworking
- Problem Solving
- Flexible
- Working well under pressure
- Curriculum planning
- Child development
- Planning activities
- Youth engagement
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center
07.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Alex Andrade
08.2024 - 05.2025
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center Maxwell
06.2022 - 03.2024
Childcare Counselor
Kids Club
06.2014 - 08.2016
High school Diploma - undefined
Capistrano Valley
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Saddleback College