Alexis Acosta
Inwood,NY
Summary
A highly motivated full-time student with a 3.72 GPA with 4 years of experience providing after-school and summer camp childcare, recreational activities including sports as well as singing and dance at the Five Towns Community Center for all ages. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A dedicated volunteer with over 2,500 hours of community service at Gammy's Pantry, the Five Towns Community Center, and throughout the community. An 11-year Girl Scout, working towards the Gold Award by helping and serving the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Recreational Aide
Rockville Centre Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Rockville Centre, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the setup of equipment for recreational activities.
- Maintained inventory of all recreation equipment, ensuring it was in good working condition at all times.
- Instructed individuals or groups on proper techniques for participating in recreational activities.
- Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.
- Ensured all necessary supplies were available for each activity session.
- Respected the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of each client served.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Transported patients to various areas of the facility.
Foreign Born Consultant
Five Towns Community Center
Lawrence, NY
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Organize and distribute paperwork into respective drawers.
- Entering customer and account data from source documents within time limits.
- Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors, correcting any incompatibilities.
- Identify and correct data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
- Translate documents.
Head Summer Camp Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
Lawrence, NY
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Guided junior counselors on best practices for leading activities.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Developed and implemented daily camp activities for children ages 4-12, including sports, arts and crafts, swimming, music, and outdoor games.
- Resolved conflicts among campers using appropriate techniques such as active listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from, and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Established rules and regulations while maintaining high standards of discipline within the group setting.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel when needed.
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
- Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
- Prepared snacks for campers throughout the day according to dietary restrictions specified by parents and guardians.
- Monitored camper behavior and safety during all activities.
- Maintained an up-to-date record of attendance and progress reports for each camper, through the buddy check system.
- Informed campers of daily schedules and provided regular timing updates to prevent lateness to subsequent activities.
- Prepare for inclement weather in advance by planning indoor activities.
After School Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
Lawrence, NY
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Supervise and assist children during activities such as completing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts.
- Prepare snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs or restrictions.
- Use techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Identify concerns and discuss issues with the supervisor.
- Incorporate music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Teach and assist children with crafts such as drawings, bracelets, and STEM projects.
- Keeping children safe and in an enclosed, secure environment.
- Monitor children to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
- Clean, maintain, and ensure proper use of equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY05-2027
Skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Motivated team player
- Excellent leadership skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Consistent performer under pressure
- Active Listening
- Develop and deliver workshops
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Data Entry
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Routine Inspections
- Child Supervision
- CPR Certified
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Training Certification
Accomplishments
- Volunteering Proclamation (awarded by Senator Todd Kaminsky for 600 volunteer hours during the COVID-19 crisis).
- Community Service Citation (awarded by Assemblywoman Missy Miller).
- School Supply Giveaway; Gammy's Pantry Volunteer (awarded by Legislator Carrie Solages).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Recreational Aide
Rockville Centre Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
01.2024 - Current
Foreign Born Consultant
Five Towns Community Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
After School Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
09.2020 - 06.2023
Head Summer Camp Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
07.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy University
- First Aid & CPR Training Certification
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