Adam Stillerman
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Afterschool Counselor
YMCA
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
Teen Camp Counselor
YMCA
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
Lead Afterschool Counselor
YMCA
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Enforced safety rules while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment.
- Supervised individual and group activities in the after-school program.
- Served as a resource person for parents seeking information about their children's progress or issues related to the after-school program.
- Established strong parent involvement programs and relationships that encourage student participation and success.
- Maintained accurate attendance rosters and accounted for program participants during activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports.
- Checked after-school environments and equipment for safety and appropriateness.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher Preparation
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2024
Skills
- Role Modeling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Supervision
- Lesson Plan Development
- Child Development
- Parent Communication
- Youth Mentoring
- Child Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Effective Communication
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Professional Demeanor
- Social and Emotional Development
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid Knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management Abilities
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- First-Aid certified
- Completion of Praxis Exams
References
- Jared Freeman: Afterschool Coordinator at the Morrison YMCA: 980-320-6354
- Diamonique Forest: Former Youth Servies Director at the Morrison YMCA: 980-251-7588
Timeline
Lead Afterschool Counselor
YMCA
03.2023 - 06.2023
Afterschool Counselor
YMCA
08.2022 - Current
Teen Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Teacher Preparation
Central Piedmont Community College
- First-Aid certified
- Completion of Praxis Exams
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