Amanda Orndorff
Woodstock,VA
Summary
Dedicated and energetic youth development professional with a passion for Jesus and outdoor ministry. Experienced in camp leadership and committed to always improving camp programming. Familiar with Brethren camp culture, both locally and at a denominational level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Skyline CAP Headstart
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with other teaching staff to plan and implement group activities for students.
- Built relationships and provided supervision and support for 15 students ages 3-5.
- Used Conscious Disciple and Pyramid Model techniques to prevent and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
- Completed and logged paperwork such as attendance and DRDP assessment.
Adventure Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared for and led off-camp river and camping adventures for groups of up to 20.
- Organized, prepared, and inventoried supplies.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed at all times.
- Prepared and ran outdoor skills lessons.
- Properly maintained and filed necessary paperwork.
Summer Program Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Acted as point person to plan and implement daily all-camp activities for groups of up to 50 campers.
- Provided direct supervision and support to 4 support staff and worked with the rest of the leadership team the supervise the full summer staff.
- Worked with others on leadership team to train summer staff.
- Managed service project fundraiser and increased giving by 200%
- Performed office and clerical duties.
BVS Volunteer
Inspiration Hills Retreat and Conference Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assumed the role of Acting Program Coordinator starting at the beginning of the summer season.
- Trained, supervised, and supported summer staff of 16.
- Planned and implemented weekly camp schedule with input from the Chaplain.
- Provided housekeeping, food service, and customer service to rental groups during retreat season.
BVS Child Care Worker
Quaker Cottage
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning and play.
- Supervised 10-12 infants in a safe and nurturing environment for three hours a day.
- Planned and ran programming for 5-10 children aged 4-12 for three hours a day
- Prepared meals and snacks.
Nature Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Planned and led hands-on nature programming for children age 5-17.
- Worked with team members to plan and implement other daily programming.
- Built relationships with children while offering support and guidance.
- Reliably performed a variety of cleaning and setup tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA05.2019
Skills
Leadership
Workforce Development
Teaching
Microsoft Office
Basic Computer Skills
Supervising Experience
Early Childhood Education
Writing
Child Welfare
Communication Skills
Relationship Building
Certification
First Aid/ CPR
District Leadership
- District Youth Cabinet
- District Executive Minister Search Committee
Timeline
Adventure Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Program Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Skyline CAP Headstart
01.2022 - Current
BVS Volunteer
Inspiration Hills Retreat and Conference Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
BVS Child Care Worker
Quaker Cottage
10.2019 - 07.2020
Nature Director
Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Hollins University
First Aid/ CPR
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