Chantey Del Gutierrez

323-***-**** adrd4j@r.postjobfree.com Palmdale, CA 93550

SUMMARY

A youth program leader and respite care worker with strong leadership qualities offering 12 years of experience educating and facilitating enrichment programs for ages K-12th. As a proactive leader, I have been able to coordinate various programs including dance, anime, gardening, drill team, scrapbooking, leadership, robotic science, and tutoring that gave students numerous opportunities to engage in huge events in and outside their school. Expert at lesson planning and coordinating activities that are based on social emotional, cognitive, and problem solving skills that children, parents, and coworkers can endure for present and future situations.

SKILLS

Teambuilding

Active listening

Problem resolution

Basic math

People skills

First Aid/CPR

Planning

Critical thinking

Supervision

Reliable and trustworthy

Fluent in Spanish

Communication

Work ethic

Project planning

Training & Development

EXPERIENCE

After School Program Leader, After School All Stars, August 2015-Current

Los Angeles, CA

Created educational and engaging materials according to lesson plans and school programs.

Planned enrichment programs such as dance, gardening, anime, visual arts, leadership, and tutoring to set ambitious program goals to establish targets for achievement.

Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Supervised and engaged group leaders to ensure program activities that were interactive and innovative from grades K-12th grade.

Used creative skills, including active listening to effectively collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.

Juggled multiple projects such as planning huge events for example our yearly talent show, spring events including virtual tour to Japan and pancake art, and the yearly After School All Stars dance and cheer competition to ensure high quality events for children, parents, and personnel to experience.

Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Respite Care Worker, California Respite Care, August 2017-Current

Los Angeles, CA

Utilized diverse activities such as dance, brain teasers, board games, comprehension games, counting money and number games in order to support social, emotional and recreational needs for individuals under care.

Focused on academic tutoring such as mathematics, reading and comprehension, science, and history to improve their hearing, motor and observational skills.

Worked closely with autistic and ADHD children and helped them to understand and classify their emotions with social emotional and cognitive activities.

Helped respite therapist establish and create a lesson plan that supported the idea of implementing social and problem solving skills for children to learn.

Gave children real-life case scenarios in order to master social skills and so that they can be able to independently solve real life situations.

Artistic Co Dance Director, Resurreccion Mexican Folk, August 2015-August 2020

Los Angeles, CA

Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.

Instructed students K-12 in multiple dance disciplines.

Held and attended Folklorico dance classes.

Juggled multiple projects such as preparing the Level 1 Folklorico dance company for performances held at the Downey Theatre, the San Gabriel Mission Theatre, and Disney California Adventure Park.

Demonstrated leadership by making improvements in steps, posture, and flexibility to be inclusive and comprehensive of the dancers training in the company.

Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.

Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.

Performed at different events as professional dancer.

Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.

Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.

Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques.

Business Owner, Empire Studio and Imaging, June 2018-April 2020

Los Angeles, CA

Promoted business on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok to maximize brand identity.

Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.

Kept up-to-date on all regulatory changes affecting business operations.

Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.

Promoted business offerings and promotions through advertisements and flyers to attract new customers.

Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.

Created and held leadership in promoting huge events such as our Masquerade Ball themed Zumba master class, Kids Summer Dance Program, Platinum Classes (dance classes for seniors 60+), and Cinco de Mayo Zumba event.

Lesson planned and taught hip hop, Folklorico, and Zumba kids for the Kids Summer Program.

Choreographed and taught Zumba classes for adults and seniors

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet, Los Angeles CA June 2014

High School Diploma

East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park CA June 2021

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

1st Place in All Stars Beyond Science Fair

Leadership Seminar Completion and Speech on antibullying

1st Place in After School All Stars Dance Competition

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