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Ricardo Hernandez-Galvan

Toledo,OH

Summary

Experienced Youth Development Professional adapts to modeling values like honesty and respect, improving program operations, and contributing to the organization's long-term success. Complex problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Bringing 4 years experience in the field of working with the youth. While also being a bilingual individual knowing both English and Spanish Fluently.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Club Of Toledo
02.2019 - Current
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
  • Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.Assessed individual needs of youth to develop appropriate plans for their development.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, field trips, and other events.
  • Facilitated workshops on communication skills and leadership techniques for teenagers. (Such as Passport To Manhood)
  • Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations and providing feedback.
  • Created a safe environment where youths could express themselves without fear of judgment.
  • Supported teens in making healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Established relationships with local employers in order to provide employment opportunities for young people.
  • Assisted youths in developing short-term goals that would lead them towards long-term success.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others, and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.

Mentor

The University Of Toledo
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • mentored upcoming college students by asking them questions and answering based on what college could be like for them
  • provided advice over what I recommend to do and not to do in order to maintain a positive mindset while attending
  • Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities, and educational options.
  • Shared school or college experiences and gave advice on campus life, classes and professors and teachers.
  • Assisted with planning for programs providing personal, educational and social development.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.

Education

No Degree - Middle Childhood Education

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Waite High School
Toledo, OH
06.2022

Skills

  • Fluent in (Spanish)
  • Security Awareness
  • Homework Assistance
  • Lifestyle Education
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Skill Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Goal setting
  • Role Modeling
  • Relationship Building
  • Motivating Students
  • problem-solving
  • oral and written communication skills
  • Active Listening
  • Youth Supervision

Certification

* Seal of Biliteracy certification


Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Mentor

The University Of Toledo
04.2023 - 05.2023

Youth Development Professional

Boys And Girls Club Of Toledo
02.2019 - Current

No Degree - Middle Childhood Education

University of Toledo

High School Diploma -

Waite High School

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