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Kharisma Zylka

@kharismazylka

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Juvenile Corrections Officer and criminology graduate focused on safe, positive youth development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can use my criminology education and juvenile corrections experience to keep youth safe, support positive development, and grow through training and responsible, detail-focused work.

I’m committed to building a positive environment around me by applying what I’ve learned through education, work, and trainings. As a Juvenile Corrections Officer, I supervised daily activities of detained youth to ensure safety protocols were followed and residents had opportunities for positive interactions.

I also bring experience in education and mentorship—writing consultant work with tailored writing strategies and workshops, plus junior golf instruction teaching chipping, putting, and driving. Through my internship with the Latrobe Police Department, I supported security tactics, ride-alongs, and event planning, and I’ve shared my expertise as a guest lecturer on the juvenile justice process and technology’s impact on writing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Supervised daily activities of detained youth, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining a secure environment. Implemented behavioral management strategies and conducted facility inspections to address safety hazards and cleanliness.

Behavior Management Inspections

Junior Golf Instructor

Greensburg Country Club

Jun 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Coached children on golf fundamentals including chipping, putting, and driving. Provided individual playing and coaching lessons with support from other instructors.

Golf Instruction Putting Driving

Writing Consultant

Saint Vincent College

Sep 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Developed tailored writing strategies to improve clarity and coherence in students' academic submissions. Facilitated workshops on effective writing techniques to support student engagement and skill development.

Academic Writing Writing Strategy Workshop Facilitation Clarity And Coherence

Assistant Secretary

Wilder and Company

Jun 2020 - Apr 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Organized time sheets, tax records, and client files. Answered phone calls and assisted with client documentation by scanning documents and taking notes on tax files.

Answer Phones Document Scanning note taking