Karisma Kim
Tempe
Summary
Charismatic worker offering experience supporting children’s education as an educator and volunteer. Outgoing and cordial when communicating with staff as well as passionate about the children and will to go the extra mile to achieve substantial results. Skilled community and social service specialist with history of success in promoting and leading program operations.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visitor Experience/ Playologist
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
03.2023 - Current
- Lead creative learning programs for guests
- Built relationships with members of the museum
- Trained incoming staff and offered guidance
- Spoke to large groups in effective and understanding language
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assistant Teacher
ABC Preschool
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Every weekday in my classroom with one and two year olds creating beneficial curriculum for my students. Created enriched experiences in a schedule consisting of teaching the children math, art, music, and language skills. Cater to the emotional, physical, and social needs balancing the most important vital life skills and qualities that they can develop.
- Worked hand-in-hand with one to over twenty children and their parents that come from socioeconomic different backgrounds and family/home situations
- Kept open communication with parents and caregivers discussing the needs and well-being of their children during their time at the daycare
- Learned time management, creativity, multitasking, and communication skills
Field Experience- Student Teacher
Whittier Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Working with the students of Ms. LaOrange’s fourth through sixth grade class, we created valuable bonds with the students and work with them on a more influential level. By watching activities that were surrounded and influenced by on-going issues around the world, I learned effective classroom experiences and how to provide key information in more understandable and relatable ways.
- Watched and learned from Ms. LaOrange how to run her classroom with obedience, fun, and integrity
- Completed a total of 32 hours for one college course, serving Mondays from 12:15pm to 2:15pm and Fridays from 7:45 am to 9:45 am.
Volunteer
Royal Family Kids Camp
01.2019 - 2022
- Worked hand in hand with children in the foster care system to create agendas and lesson plans in order to teach children how he can build on their relational and life skills. Volunteered over 220 hours each summer as an emotional and stable support for the children as well as curating enjoyable and educational experiences.
- Started my journey with Royal Family Kids Camp in 2019 as a Junior Volunteer and have continued to volunteer each year at summer camps and monthly mentor clubs.
- TBI Certified
Host & To-Go Server
Firebirds Wood Fire Grill
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked in the restaurant with the POS system to place orders, manage bills, and kept the register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and check management practices. Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers by greeting them at the door with a warm and friendly energy as well as answered phone calls and questions
- Bused and reset tables to keep all dining and work areas clean as well as used slow periods to restock supplies, ice trays, and delivery bags.
- Answered all customer questions, recommended items, and ran food to customers in a timely and cordial manner.
- Food Handler Certified
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
AA - Elementary Education
Mesa Community College
01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
01.2020
Skills
- Analytical thinking, planning
- Strong communication
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Organization and prioritization
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Tolerant and flexible to different situations
- Self motivated, initiative, high level of energy
- Mac & PC Operating
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Powerpoint
- Social Media
- Excellent communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Timeline
Visitor Experience/ Playologist
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
03.2023 - Current
Field Experience- Student Teacher
Whittier Elementary School
02.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant Teacher
ABC Preschool
01.2022 - 03.2023
Host & To-Go Server
Firebirds Wood Fire Grill
01.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Royal Family Kids Camp
01.2019 - 2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Hamilton High School
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Grand Canyon University
AA - Elementary Education
Mesa Community College