Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
SAMANTHA BATRES

SAMANTHA BATRES

Summary

Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

NALEO Educational Fund
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed cases of CUNY Citizenship Now! clients receiving social or community service support.
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Managed cases of NALEO Educational fund to clients receiving social or community service support.

Volunteer

CUNY Citizenship Now!
10.2022 - 12.2022


  • Assisted with special events and programs
  • Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Managed cases of CUNY Citizenship Now! to clients receiving social or community service support
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects
  • Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements
  • Took active role in family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
  • Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details
  • Provided IT support by setting up and maintaining computers and other necessary technology

Babysitter

Michelle Lopez
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
  • Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
  • Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities

Work Study Student

Frank.giglio@bcc.cuny.edu
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Receptionist and Binding and packing paperwork for teachers and staffs
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
  • Processed student applications and other paperwork in timely manner
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance

Mural Painter

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
06.2009 - 07.2009
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
  • Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

Lehman College of The City University of New York, The Bronx, NY
05.2019
  • Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain Sculpture.

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Bronx Community College of The City University of New York, The Bronx, NY
05.2014


  • Extracurricular Activities: Education Class. The Pathways to Excellence in Teaching PET Project came to Bronx Community College to bring us information focus on meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) through language development and content are learning. The presentation they have selected from local and national experts. They offer students the best education, particularly culturally and linguistically diverse students.]
  • Extracurricular Activities: Delta Society and activity of human and animal health connection.
  • Bronx Community College Garden Club: Member, tree planting at Campus Garden.
  • Essay Contest: The CLIP Experience Change My Life, For the Best.

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Data Evaluation
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated painting two doors murals

Certification

  • Certified DATA ENTRY, CROWN BUSINESS INSTITUTE - 1985

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer - NALEO Educational Fund
12.2022 - 12.2022
Volunteer - CUNY Citizenship Now!
10.2022 - 12.2022
Babysitter - Michelle Lopez
09.2018 - 12.2019
Work Study Student - Frank.giglio@bcc.cuny.edu
09.2013 - 05.2014
Mural Painter - Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
06.2009 - 07.2009
Lehman College of The City University of New York - Bachelor of Arts, Studio Arts
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York - Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences

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