Marissa Panella
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Motivated individual trained as top-level Youth Mentor bringing more than 5 years of working with children and teens for the YMCA organization. Flexible and self-confident promoting well-developed skills in communication and professionalism. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking and would like to maintain full-time position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA At Pabst Farms
06.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive youth development plans tailored to individual needs, addressing academic support, social-emotional well-being, and career readiness.
- Promoted safe environments conducive to learning by enforcing disciplinary policies fairly and consistently among all participants.
- Provided ongoing mentorship to youths facing challenges in their personal lives or academic performance.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, surveys, and feedback sessions with participants, parents, and stakeholders.
Youth Development Staff Supervisor
YMCA Pabst Farms
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians through consistent communication and good customer service.
- Took active role in children and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
Youth Development Lead
YMCA Pabst Farms
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
Youth Development Staff Member
YMCA Pabst Farms
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 4 to 13 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy.
Youth Development Assistant
YMCA Pabst Farms
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided assistance to leaders and staff to reach objectives in corporate policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with all levels of team members to facilitate timely and accurate reporting functions.
Education
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI05.2022
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
Oconomowoc, WI06.2019
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Constructive Feedback
- HIPAA Regulations
- Educational Activities
- Safety Protocols
- Coping Mechanisms
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Conflict Management
- Discipline Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- School Programs
- Compassionate Care
- Partnership Development
Certification
- Emergency Response Trained, Ymca Pabst Farms - March 2024 - March 2026
- First Aid, CPR, & AED YMCA Pabst Farms - March 2024 - March 2026
- Shaken Baby Syndrome, YMCA Pabst Farms - November 2018
- Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA Pabst Farms - January 2023 - January 2024
- Blood Borne Pathogens, YMCA Pabst Farms - December 2023- December 2024
Timeline
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA At Pabst Farms
06.2023 - Current
Youth Development Staff Supervisor
YMCA Pabst Farms
05.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Development Lead
YMCA Pabst Farms
08.2020 - 05.2022
Youth Development Staff Member
YMCA Pabst Farms
05.2019 - 08.2020
Youth Development Assistant
YMCA Pabst Farms
11.2018 - 05.2019
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Waukesha County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
- Emergency Response Trained, Ymca Pabst Farms - March 2024 - March 2026
- First Aid, CPR, & AED YMCA Pabst Farms - March 2024 - March 2026
- Shaken Baby Syndrome, YMCA Pabst Farms - November 2018
- Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA Pabst Farms - January 2023 - January 2024
- Blood Borne Pathogens, YMCA Pabst Farms - December 2023- December 2024
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