Strategic thinking Teacher 1 that carefully analyzes a situation before acting. Also able to easily interact with people of any demographic, and starting a conversation with a stranger is never an issue. Easily able to understand the feelings of another and be there when they need me. Full of compassion and the desire to help, teach, and also learn from everyday interactions with others. Responsible and always keeping track of time and location of all children that are to be accounted for by keeping routine head counts on all children present. Relationship building is a very strong suit which makes having a connection with children very easy to accomplish.
Skills
Strong problem solver
Self-directed
Excellent communication skills
Computer-savvy
Critical thinker
Customer service-oriented
Understands grammar
Pleasant demeanor
Work History
03/2017
Teacher 1Fairfax County Office for Children － Fairfax, VA
06/2012 to 08/2017
Recreational Leader 3Fairfax County Department of Community Services and Recreation Services － Fairfax, VA
Recreational Leader 2Fairfax County Department of Family and Community Services － Fairfax, VA
Experience
06/2016 to 03/2017
Recreational LeaderJames Lee Community Center － Falls Church, Virginia
Work in the teen center and act as a leader to the teens and make sure they were always safe.
Play games with the teens such as basketball, ping-pong, and pool.
Go on field trips to the movies.
Prepare both snack and a later dinner for the teens that would be at the center in the evening.
Help the teens with homework when then would arrive after school.
Give advice to the teens that would ask and help them with any issues they might have.
Ensure that all rules are being followed by the teens and everyone is having fun.
07/2012 to 01/2017
Recreational LeaderFairfax County Therapeutic Recreation － Fairfax, Virginia
Plan and lead 25% of all activities throughout the summer.
Always keep head counts on participants.
Make sure all participants are safe and not harming them self or anyone else.
Prepare snacks for participants and sanitize all eating areas both before and after snack is eaten.
Change diapers of participants when necessary and make suer that those on a bathroom schedule go when needed.
Go on field trips with participants to places such as the mall, amusement parks, and the movies.
Always keeping track of participant assignments at all times.
07/2010 to 01/2011
CounselorDavid R. Pinn Community Center － Fairfax, Virginia
Planning and leading camper hikes and free day activities.
Act as a member of the creativity committee as well as one or more other staff committees during camp session.
Assist in the planning of all programs and activities.
Know and be ready to perform emergency procedures as necessary.
Provide leadership and guidance to all campers on an ongoing basis.
03/2017
Teacher 1Fairfax County Office for Children － Fairfax, VA
Be aware of all of the childrens' disabilities, allergies, and medication necessary while attending SACC.
Retrieve children off of the bus when the arrive after school
Participate in craft activities and gym activities throughout the day
Take head counts of all children before and after transitions. Also every 20-30 minutes when inside one room for a long period of time.
Make sure all children are offered a snack everyday that they attend SACC.
Assist males with any toileting needs in the bathroom and assist with washing hands if needed.
Ensure the safety of all children attending SACC.
Education and Training
2014
NOVA - Currently attendingGar-Field High School
Interests
Youth Basketball Coach
*Captain of Gar-Field High School Varsity basketball team
*Lead Counselor-In-Training Staff
*Church Assistant Basketball Coach
*Outstanding Student Academic Award 2014
*Member of YADAP for 3 years
Languages
Intermediate skills in speaking, reading and writing Spanish
Skills
Creative writing abilities
Able to speak to people easily
Very empathetic and understanding of others needs
Adaptive, fast learner, and able to adjust to foreign environments quickly
Additional Information
Accomplishments
*Youth Basketball Coach
*Captain of Gar-Field High School Varsity basketball team
*Lead Counselor-In-Training Staff
*Church Assistant Basketball Coach
*Outstanding Student Academic Award 2014
*Member of YADAP for 3 years
