Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Energetic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, sports and hikes. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.
- Recreational Program Planning
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Group Supervision
- First Aid and CPR
- Problem Solving and Complaint Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Composure and Emotional Control
- Decision Making
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Safety Demonstrations
- Camp Operations
- Emotional Support
- Health and Wellness
- Community Outreach Programs
Chantilly, VA, 06/2021 - 08/2022
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
City, STATE, 02/2021 - 01/2022
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development. (In ages 1-5)
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- School age teacher ensured K-5th were safe after school in my care.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Offered top-notch care to 20 + children at once, ranging in age from 5 to 11.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and sports.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
City, STATE, 10/2020 - 04/2021
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 25 children.
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- Summer Camp Teacher
- Daycare Worker
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- Bachelor of Arts
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