Rodolfo Calderon
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Dynamic Program Associate with a proven track record at North Chicago Community Partners, excelling in mentorship and program planning. Leveraged innovation and creativity to enhance student engagement and fostered teamwork to achieve seamless collaboration. Skilled in classroom management and community outreach, consistently driving programs toward success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Associate
North Chicago Community Partners
08.2013 - Current
- Provided mentorship to junior team members, helping them build professional skills necessary for career advancement.
- Planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing and established rules.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Program Associate
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
07.2007 - 07.2013
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-workers that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Promoted student growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Maximized student enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Supported student in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
Skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Program planning
- Driven and outgoing
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Classroom management
- Creative problem solving
- Community outreach
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Associate
North Chicago Community Partners
08.2013 - Current
Program Associate
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
07.2007 - 07.2013
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