Selina Saunders
Thoreau,NM
Summary
I am a seasoned youth specialist who planned and directed different types of student-centered and faith-based services. Well-versed in providing counseling, organizing activities, and overseeing operations. Over 10 years of progressive experience in secular, private, and religious education institutions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Coordinator
Thoreau Community Center
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Job required responsibilities: creating and coordinating the TCC youth advisory board
- Mentoring youth by inspiring change through positive and meaningful engagements, as well as community-wide activities, and extended weekly lunchtime mentorship activities at Thoreau High School and Thoreau Middle School
- As TCC's youth coordinator, it was important to encourage youth to actively participate and engage in trainings, conferences, and focus on community service projects that helped them enhance their knowledge in suicide awareness and prevention
- In coordinating many different events and fundraising with the youth over the past five years, I have been given the privilege to help the youth see their importance, place, and individual continuity
- Establishing strong collaboration partners was another aspect of my position
- This helped demonstrate to the youth the importance of leading, taking initiative, listening, learning, taking a supportive role, or allowing oneself to be led and teachable in large group efforts
- I have received training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, QPR-gatekeeper Instructor, Breaking the Silence, and continuance of education in anxiety and depression, and methamphetamine/synthetics use/abuse
- Created safe and positive environment conducive to learning and activities.
Sales Assistant
Gabe's Movie Time
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Sales assistant, food preparation and distribution, and cashier
- Inventory control, daily sales reports, and merchandise ordering
- Customer service and bookkeeping
One's Room Lead Teacher
KinderCare
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developing lesson plans for the week
- Keeping a clean and organized classroom at all times for parent touring
- Classroom structure and professionalism, inviting and safe, were important
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
The University of New Mexico
Gallup, NM01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
The University of New Mexico
Gallup, NM01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint Proficiency
- Adaptability
- Strong Commitment
- Passion
- Educational Instruction
- Workplace Professionalism
- Effective Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Engagement
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Event & activities supervision
- Attendance record-keeping
- Cultural awareness
- Community outreach
- Counseling techniques
- Parent relationship management
Timeline
Youth Coordinator
Thoreau Community Center
08.2019 - 06.2024
Sales Assistant
Gabe's Movie Time
08.2016 - 08.2019
One's Room Lead Teacher
KinderCare
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
The University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
The University of New Mexico
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