Cristina Almodovar
Philadelphia
Summary
Proactive school Climate Specialist and Youth Development Professional leading initiatives to improve school culture, coordinate student interventions, and build strong relationships that contribute to a positive, equitable learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to evaluate program effectiveness and enhance participant experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, participation, and progress toward individual goals for youth development programs.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive environment for diverse groups of children and teens.
Climate Support Specialist
School District of Philadelphia
11.2022 - Current
- Promote and maintain a positive, safe, and welcoming school climate for all students and staff.
- Build supportive relationships with students to encourage positive behavior, engagement, and social-emotional growth.
- Assist with behavior management by using de-escalation strategies, restorative practices, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Support students in crisis by responding to incidents, providing immediate assistance, and coordinating with counselors or administrators.
- Facilitate restorative conversations, peer mediations, and interventions that promote accountability, and positive relationships.
- Contribute to school events, climate initiatives, and community-building activities.
Student Climate Staff
School District of Philadelphia
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with teachers to implement curriculum enhancements and support student learning initiatives.
- Coordinated communication between administration and parents to enhance community engagement.
- Support arrival, dismissal, lunch, and transitions to create smooth, safe routines.
- Enforce school policies consistently while modeling respectful, professional behavior.
- Monitor hallways, classrooms, common areas, and school grounds to ensure compliance with school expectations.
School Bus Attendant
School District of Philadelphia
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Ensured student safety during transportation by monitoring behavior and enforcing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with school administration to address concerns related to student transportation and safety compliance.
- Assisted students with special needs and provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers, ensuring their comfort, and providing necessary accommodations for smoother transportation.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Alva Edison High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Youth mentoring
- Program planning
- Homework assistance
- Group supervision
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
06.2024 - Current
Climate Support Specialist
School District of Philadelphia
11.2022 - Current
Student Climate Staff
School District of Philadelphia
10.2021 - 11.2022
School Bus Attendant
School District of Philadelphia
01.2019 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Thomas Alva Edison High School