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Kari Jaldin

Kari Jaldin

Balham

Summary

A dedicated charity professional with 15+ years of volunteer experience across diverse organizations. Adept in volunteer coordination, campaigning, and community engagement. Passionate about creating sustainable change through strategic partnerships and effective project management. Proven track record in leadership development and organizing high-impact campaigns. Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish, with intermediate Portuguese proficiency. Committed to fostering safe and engaging environments for diverse groups, leveraging extensive experience to drive impactful community-focused outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate Community Organiser

Citizens UK
London
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Steered successful campaigns for improved healthcare services.

- Project: South London Listens- Be Well Hubs- Partnered with NHS Mental Health - Be well champions

  • Fostered youth and families involvement through establishment of training programmes, boosting their morale in the area.

-Project: Empoderando Familias, King's College London

  • Advocated for community needs by conducting campaigns, actions, and meetings with local power holders and politicians.

-Project: Living Wage Campaign - Making London a Living Wage City- Ending In Work Poverty

  • Coordinated volunteer/leader initiatives, fostering a stronger sense of community spirit.
  • Assessed community needs and resources, contributing to more focused project planning.
  • Promoted cultural diversity by organising multicultural meetings and trainings which boosted mutual respect and understanding among members of the community by implementing effective communication strategies
  • Conducted regular leadership and community organising training sessions for volunteers and leaders enhancing their skills and motivation level.
  • Championed communities' concerns, resulting in increased public participation in the various projects
  • Built trust amongst diverse group members, nurturing harmonious relationships within the community.
  • Raised awareness of social issues through organising educational seminars and workshops.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.

SEN Educational Adviser / Tutor

The Baked Bean Charity
City Of London, LND
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Set and communicated practical learning and development goals to families by developing individual education plans.
  • Fostered trusted rapport with students when working 1:1 and in small groups.
  • Built confidence levels among students through empowerment practices.
  • Increased meaningful class participation by proactively motivating students.
  • Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects.

Assistant Teacher/SEN Assistant Teacher

Zen Educate/ Telferscot Primary School
Balham, LBH
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated closely with teaching staff to create stimulating learning materials.
  • Observed individual student performance, noting areas needing improvement or extra attention.
  • Aided in the implementation of school policies and procedures consistently across classes.

Volunteer Guest speaker

Wandsworth Foodbank and Trussell Trust
Battersea, Wandsworth
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • As a volunteer guest of Wandsworth foodbank, I had the chance of meeting the Prince of Wales (Charles) and was given the opportunity to sit down speak with him about the successful and soulful work of the foodbank during the pandemic and the impact of poverty in South London.
  • The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were at the Wandsworth Foodbank, which is supported by the Trussell Trust, at St Mark's Church to meet volunteers and sign a certificate commending the team's work and continuing to fund it.

Nursery Teacher

Clive Hall Day Nursery
Dulwich, SWK
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • 1:1 sessions with all pupils and SEN children via learning interventions, written observations and the school's curriculum.
  • Maintained detailed records of learning and development progress, working along parents and carers to support cohesive care.

Nursery Teacher

Mayfield Nursery
Tooting Bec, Wandsworth
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Implemented creative learning activities for improved child engagement.
  • Facilitated growth of social skills through group play activities.
  • Fostered positive learning environment by implementing inclusive teaching strategies.

ESOL Teacher

SPEEDY COURSES & THE GREAT LION SERVICES
London, LND
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • English teacher for Spanish and Portuguese speakers.

Charity English Summer Camp Counsellor

FUNDACAMP /A LA PAR FOUNDATION
Madrid, Spain
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Employed as an English Camp Counsellor during the summer breaks for a foundation specialising in accommodating children with special needs to day to day activities and sports.

Education

CITIZENS UK

COMMUNITY ORGANISING
London
01.2022 - 04.2022

Organising for Power: Hispanic Organising

SOUTH LONDON LISTENS
London
06.2022 - 06.2022

Ascentis Level 3 Award in English Teaching

Twin Group Education
London
2021

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE ONLINE COURSE

Microsoft Office Suite User Certification
Madrid, Spain
2019 -

General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Fairfax, Virginia (USA)
2006 - 2007

Skills

  • Bilingual in English & Spanish - Native proficiency
  • Portuguese - Intermediate proficiency
  • Motivational Leadership development, training and group management skills
  • Events and campaigns organizing experience
  • Exceptional verbal communication and relational skills
  • Marketing skills
  • Problem solving skills and versatile attitude
  • Community Outreach
  • Safety consciousness
  • Cultural awareness

CURRENT VOLUNTEERING

  • Annual Leadership Conference at Royal Albert Hall- Prayer Team
  • Wandsworth Foodbank Mental Health Drop in- Team
  • 40 Days for Life Campaign- Prayer Team
  • Christ Church Brixton- Latin American event organising- Prayer Team
  • St Mark's Battersea Rise- Youth Leader Team

Timeline

Associate Community Organiser

Citizens UK
04.2023 - 04.2025

SEN Educational Adviser / Tutor

The Baked Bean Charity
09.2022 - 01.2023

Organising for Power: Hispanic Organising

SOUTH LONDON LISTENS
06.2022 - 06.2022

CITIZENS UK

COMMUNITY ORGANISING
01.2022 - 04.2022

Volunteer Guest speaker

Wandsworth Foodbank and Trussell Trust
12.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Teacher/SEN Assistant Teacher

Zen Educate/ Telferscot Primary School
09.2021 - 02.2022

Nursery Teacher

Clive Hall Day Nursery
06.2021 - 09.2021

Nursery Teacher

Mayfield Nursery
01.2021 - 05.2021

ESOL Teacher

SPEEDY COURSES & THE GREAT LION SERVICES
09.2020 - 09.2021

Charity English Summer Camp Counsellor

FUNDACAMP /A LA PAR FOUNDATION
06.2017 - 07.2018

Ascentis Level 3 Award in English Teaching

Twin Group Education

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE ONLINE COURSE

Microsoft Office Suite User Certification
2019 -

General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
2006 - 2007
Kari Jaldin