Lucas Capitola

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.

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

General Studies/Geography – Santa Barbara City College (2020 – 2023)

High School Diploma – Dos Pueblos Senior High School (2020-06)