Surya Khalsa
Santa Cruz,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Day Camp Mentor
Tribal Wisdom Academy
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Planned and implement Tribal Wisdom camp's daily activities, such as woodworking, toolmaking, archery, arts and crafts to encourage camper's personal growth and positive peer relationships.
- Monitored camper behavior, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Earned First Aid, CPR certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
Personal Assistant
Senses Of The Soul
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Supported advertising, newsletter and email management, social media platforming, and videography
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Experienced with productivity tools such as, Zoom, Google Docs and Sheets.
Camp Counselor
Khalsa Youth Camp
2018.06 - 2019.07
- This was an overnight camping program focusing on yoga, martial arts, creative arts, and fostering a deeper connection with nature held 4 weeks every summer in the high desert mountains of New Mexico. I was the lead guide/mentor for girls ages 9-12
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA2025
No Degree - General Ed Requirements
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CAHigh school diploma -
Miri Piri Academy
Amritsar, Punjab06.2019
Skills
- Yoga Instructor
- Communicative and responsible
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Arts and Crafts
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Experiential Learning
- Compassionate Communication
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Early Childhood Training
- Health and Wellness
- Creative and Energetic
- Conservation and Sustainability
- Nature Education
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Certification
- Certificate of completion training and requirements for Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED. Conducted Online by- American Red Cross
- Level 1 Instructor of Kundalini Yoga:
Successfully completed all the requirements for the International Teacher Training Level One Program Kundalini Yoga (220 hrs)
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool
2022.03 - 2022.06
Day Camp Mentor
Tribal Wisdom Academy
2021.05 - 2021.08
Personal Assistant
Senses Of The Soul
2019.09 - 2020.12
Camp Counselor
Khalsa Youth Camp
2018.06 - 2019.07
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of California Santa Cruz
No Degree - General Ed Requirements
Santa Monica College
High school diploma -
Miri Piri Academy