Lucas Capitola
Compassionate & Caring Person with extensive experience working with children
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Compassionate & Caring Person with extensive experience working with children within local schools, camps & volunteer positions. I have provided individual support for children with special needs, worked as a reading tutor for Americorps and as a camp counselor and youth leader for my church. I am seeking a position in an autism program where I can apply and expand my knowledge with children and help support their development.
Experience
Cashier at Smart & Final (2025-01 – 2026-08)
- Transaction Handling: Scan products, operate cash registers, and process cash, debit, credit, and check payments accurately.
- Customer Service: Greet shoppers warmly, answer questions, and resolve basic complaints or inquiries.
- Cash Management: Balance register drawers at the end of shifts and issue approved refunds or exchanges.
- Store Maintenance: Keep the checkout area clean, organized, and stocked with bags and receipt paper. May assist with stocking shelves or front-end recovery as needed.
- Compliance: Follow safety and security protocols, including checking ID for age-restricted items like alcohol
Reading Tutor at Americorps (2023-08 – 2024-06)
- Worked with Elementary aged children K-3 to increase reading literacy and oral language skills
- Maintained caseload of 20 children per week
- Assessed and tracked progress of children's weekly baselines and benchmarks
- Provided individual and small groups of reading activities
Crew Leader at Living Faith Camp (2023 – 2023)
- Crew Leader
- Help with group activities
- Manage games to play with kids
- Worked with children with developmental and behavioral needs
- Helped resolved disputes and conflicts between children
- Communicated with parents regarding children's daily experiences
Playground Supervisor at McKinley Elementary School (2022-08 – 2023-06)
- Playground Supervisor
- Supervised children on playground
- Maintained playground safety and rules
- Provided outside activities
Youth Development Specialist at United Boys and Girls Club (2021-07 – 2021-10)
- Youth Development Specialist
- Helped with homework
- Supervised children indoors and outdoors
- Lead activities such as arts and crafts and games
Youth Leader at Living Faith Church (2021 – Present)
Volunteer Activities
- Served as Church Missionary trip in Costa Rica 2025
- Living Faith Church Youth Leadership
- Camp Counselor for kids 2019-2024
Education
General Studies/Geography – Santa Barbara City College (2020 – 2023)
High School Diploma – Dos Pueblos Senior High School (2020-06)
