Wendy Nava
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced youth mentor specializing in community outreach and event planning. Led retreats and service projects that enhance spiritual growth and engagement. Developed engaging lesson plans and facilitated community service initiatives promoting compassion and social justice. Committed Catechist with a proven track record of motivating children to actively serve their community.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dolores Mission Catechist Volunteer
Joanna Hernandez
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - Current
- Led retreats and special events to enhance spiritual growth among participants.
- Developed lesson plans that engage students in faith-based learning.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage open dialogue about spiritual topics.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding of religious teachings.
- Collaborated with church staff to align curriculum with community needs and goals.
- Mentored new catechists by sharing best practices and teaching strategies.
- Planned and executed various retreats and youth events.
- Created lesson plans based on diocesan guidelines for religious instruction materials.
- Facilitated discussions about current events from a faith perspective.
- Organized community service projects that fostered compassion and service among participants.
- Organized service projects for students to promote social justice initiatives within the community.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to enhance engagement and participation in youth ministry activities.
- Researched various topics relevant to religion instruction in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Collaborated with the Pastor and other staff members to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching Catholic doctrine.
- Planned and organized fund-raising events to support program initiatives.
- Maintained a safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Fostered a sense of community and belonging among students through team-building activities.
- Served as liaison between students, various parish ministries and other non-profit organizations in community.
Global Glimpse
Non-Profit Organizations
Los Angeles, California
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Traveled to another country to execute a community service project, fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
- i took initiative and met their demands by planting 1000 trees with my group in a habitat that needed it.
- I met different people from different schools and lived in a town with people who voiced their demands
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Libros Schmibros Summer Fellowship
Alberto Sahagun
Los Angeles, California
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Guided colleagues and supported a collaborative work environment.
- Improved team productivity through effective collaboration.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Employed advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective solutions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2030
High School Diploma -
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Youth mentorship
- Student engagement
- Event planning
- Youth event planning
- Community outreach
- Community service leadership
- Cross-cultural communication
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative leadership
- Problem resolution
- Educational activities
- Time management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Volunteer Catechist
- Social Justice Advocate
- Very Involved In My Community
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll 4.0 GPA
- Los Angeles City Recognition Award
Timeline
Global Glimpse
Non-Profit Organizations
07.2025 - 08.2025
Libros Schmibros Summer Fellowship
Alberto Sahagun
06.2025 - 07.2025
Dolores Mission Catechist Volunteer
Joanna Hernandez
08.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High School