Reuben Wastik
Seaside,CA
Summary
Resourceful Before and After School Care Assistant adept at creating fun, engaging activities while ensuring children's safety. Strong background in child development and experienced in fostering inclusive environments that promote social, emotional, and academic growth. Skilled in managing diverse groups of children with patience and kindness. Ensured positive impact on children's lives by helping them develop life skills and confidence through interactive learning experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Checkout Service Associate
Safeway
Ukiah, California
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product information as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to manage peak hours effectively.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register to complete sales transactions.
Before and After School Care Assistant
ASES
Ukiah , CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children during their stay at the facility.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, student behavior, and other relevant information.
- Helped children with homework assignments as needed.
- Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between students by organizing group activities such as board games or arts and crafts projects.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management techniques to ensure an orderly learning environment.
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
- Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, new policies, and strategies for improving the quality of service provided to families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Science
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CASkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Social Perceptiveness
- Training & Development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Communication
Certification
- First Aid certified
- Mandated reporter
Timeline
Checkout Service Associate
Safeway
06.2025 - 08.2025
Before and After School Care Assistant
ASES
06.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Science
California State University, Monterey Bay