- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Exploring various art forms, such as embroidery, photography, and graphite drawing, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Avid Reader
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Adira Sweet
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated student with a strong work ethic and exceptional people skills, honed through volunteer experiences at the Old Town School of Folk Music and Youth to Youth. Proven ability to organize engaging events and maintain a positive environment, ensuring community needs are met with reliability and professionalism.
Friendly and empathetic with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing outstanding service and support. Possess solid understanding of customer needs and conflict resolution, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Aiming to build positive customer relationships and contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Various Neighbors
Chicago, IL
- Played games, worked on puzzles, created art projects, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Volunteer
Waters Community Garden
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Maintaining the health and beauty of natural areas.
- Aiding in the repair and construction of fences, paths, signs, and garden facilities.
- Harvesting ripe produce.
- Ensuring that the garden is a safe area for all volunteers and visitors.
- Splitting tasks between peers to work more efficiently
- Performing fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identifying and removing invasive plants and noxious weeds for ecosystem health.
- Repairing gardening tools such as hoses, sprinkler systems, rain barrels, and flowerbeds.
- Gaining proficiency in several power tools.
Volunteer- Youth Staff
Youth To Youth International
Columbus, OH
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Led workshops and group discussions on difficult topics
- Collaborated with fellow staff to design and execute a successful youth conference for over 200 high school students from across the country.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer events.
- Educated peers about the dangers of drug use and offered room for mental health discussions
- Participated in the introductory staff play
Volunteer
Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped plan and facilitate activities for children enrolled in the Old Town School of Folk Music summer camp program.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to parents and staff during camp drop-off and pick-up.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally.
Volunteer
Chicago Public Library
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Developed customer service skills through working at a reception desk
- Kept check-in/check-out logs for camp participants
Education
Amundsen High School
Chicago, IL05-2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Reliability and punctuality
- Creativity
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and resilience
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer- Youth Staff
Youth To Youth International
07.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Old Town School of Folk Music
06.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Waters Community Garden
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Chicago Public Library
06.2023 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Various Neighbors
Amundsen High School