Ruth Malone
Arlington
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience mentoring diverse youth. Known for strong adaptability and creativity, coordinating enriching programs that empower students and foster community engagement. Committed to encouraging confident youth development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrichment Coach
YMCA Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties
Lakewood, WA
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging and inclusive afterschool clubs and activities for middle grade students (6th-8th)
- Encouraged students to grow in interpersonal communication skills and working in teams
- Coordinated with parents and staff to create enrichment opportunities outside of school hours, such as during summer
- Assisted in club preparations and deconstruction after students leave
- Monitored student pick-up and bus loading zones
- Worked with staff and supervisors to keep within a working activities budget
- Received the 2025 YMCA Pierce and Kitsap County Mentor of the Year award
Youth Leader
Faith Community Church
Tacoma, WA
06.2016 - 02.2026
- Mentored pre-teens and teens ages 11-19, providing guidance on life and leadership skills
- Encouraged students to participate in adult-supervised community volunteer opportunities such as park cleanups, event childcare, soup kitchens, and others.
- Collaborated with church staff, fellow youth leaders, and parents to provide unique social group activities such as movie nights, baseball games, and summer camps
- Worked with staff to create an outreach program for at-risk youth, providing a safe place for students to ask questions and voice thoughts, concerns, and needs.
Child Watch Staff Member
LA Fitness
Tacoma, WA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement in a dynamic environment
- Encouraged imaginative play among diverse age groups between 6 months to 12 years old
- Assisted parents/guardians with check-in and check-out processes
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas
- Worked together with staff, parents, and children to teach good behavior and conflict resolution skills
- Led exercise-based games designed to motivate children to maintain a healthy lifestyle regardless of age or ability
Education
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School
Spanaway, WA06-2016
Skills
- Confident using Google Office apps such as Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc
- Confident using Microsoft Office apps such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc
- Comfortable working with children with special needs
- Ability to problem solve or work around technical issues
- Willing to take on tasks outside of main job responsibilities
Timeline
Enrichment Coach
YMCA Of Pierce And Kitsap Counties
08.2022 - 05.2026
Child Watch Staff Member
LA Fitness
01.2020 - 07.2022
Youth Leader
Faith Community Church
06.2016 - 02.2026
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Spanaway Lake High School