Alexa Hernandez
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Tamarack Camps, adept in child supervision and program planning. Demonstrated leadership in fostering camper personal growth and ensuring safety, complemented by effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Achieved increased participation and enthusiasm through innovative activity planning, showcasing a commitment to excellence and positive development. Friendly and dependable individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Possesses solid understanding of child development and safety protocols, along with ability to plan and execute engaging activities. Capable of fostering supportive and nurturing environment that positively impacts children's growth and well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Tamarack Camps
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Supported campers' personal growth by providing consistent emotional and social support.
- Implemented innovative ideas for theme days that increased overall participation rates and enthusiasm within the camp community.
- Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
Before and After School Care Assistant
Hillel Day School
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
- Provided first aid and emergency response as required, prioritizing student health and safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive environment for students, effectively addressing any behavioral issues that arose during before and after school care.
- Managed daily attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of student participation in the program.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Kept children between ages of 6 and 12 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
Camp Counselor
Tamarack Camps
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Enhanced camper engagement with innovative outdoor activities, leading to memorable summer experience.
- Supported campers' personal growth by providing consistent emotional and social support.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Education
No Degree - Politcal Science-Teaching
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2028
High School Diploma -
Frankle Academy
Farmington Hills, MI05.2024
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Child Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Program and Activity Planning
- Safety Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Tamarack Camps
06.2024 - 08.2024
Before and After School Care Assistant
Hillel Day School
12.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
Tamarack Camps
06.2023 - 08.2023
No Degree - Politcal Science-Teaching
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Frankle Academy
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