Amaya Townsend
Port Jervis,NY
Summary
Dedicated aide skilled in safety monitoring and behavior management for autistic children. Proven ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents, and educators, ensuring individual needs are met.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Supervisor
Port Jervis Recreation Department
Port Jervis, New York
07.2018 - Current
- Created programs fostering teamwork and creativity, enhancing camper engagement.
- Onboarded new staff in safety protocols and program execution standards, ensuring operational readiness.
- Communicated with parents regarding camper progress and concerns regularly.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the camp.
- Collaborated with staff to design and implement innovative themes and events for camp participants.
Aide, Autistic Kids
Chadwick Elementary
Woodlawn , MD
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Ensured safety and well-being of autistic children under my care.
- Responded promptly to any emergency or crisis situations involving an autistic child.
- Built strong relationships with parents, teachers, and professionals to support child's development.
Aide, Autistic Kids
Emma Chase Elementary School
Wurtsboro, New York
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered individualized support to enhance learning outcomes for students with special needs.
- Tracked and updated student progress records to ensure alignment with established goals.
- Fostered positive behavior by implementing verbal praise and reward systems to promote engagement.
Assistant Coach
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
Oxford, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated practice schedules and game strategies with head coach and team members, enhancing team preparedness and performance during competitions.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions based on individual strengths, optimizing team dynamics and player development.
- Engaged with prospective student-athletes and their families to support recruitment efforts, fostering relationships that contributed to team growth.
- Monitored athletes' academic progress, ensuring eligibility and promoting a balance between sports and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University
Oxford, PA05-2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Special needs awareness
- Risk assessment
- Data tracking
- Communication strategies
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Timeline
Aide, Autistic Kids
Chadwick Elementary
09.2025 - 06.2026
Aide, Autistic Kids
Emma Chase Elementary School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Coach
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Supervisor
Port Jervis Recreation Department
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Lincoln University