Annabelle Smith

Portland,OR

Summary

Current grad student pursuing a Master of Education in School Counseling, with a passion for working with children and providing a safe and encouraging environment for them the learn and grow.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Head Leader (Summer Camp)/ ASAP Leader

River Road Park and Recreation District

06.2024 - 08.2025

As Head Leader I planned and lead engaging daily activities for students, both indoors and outdoors, including arts and crafts, and games.
Attended weekly meetings with the Program Coordinator
Addressed any behaviors that arose through skills including deescalation, conflict resolution, and positive reinforcement.
Fostered positive relationships with children and their families and acted as the primary communicator with parents, while emphasizing kindness and compassion towards one another.
Maintained a safe environment, adhering to District safety protocols, and documented all injuries and incidents.

Intern

Parenting Now

01.2024 - 06.2024

Fulfilled multiple roles, including Children's Program Assistant, providing safe childcare during parent meetings, and assisting with Baby Connection, a resource for parents monitoring their baby’s growth and weight.
Supported Parenting Educators by observing and assisting during parenting groups and facilitating a supportive and educational environment for participants.

Education

Master Of Education - School Counseling

Lewis And Clark College

Portland, OR

Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

06.2024

Skills

Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Organization

Planning activities
Positive reinforcement
Behavior Management

Accomplishments

Psi Chi, member, University of Oregon — The International Honor Society in
Girl Scout Gold Award- Girl Scouts of Northern California- The highest honor a
California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Member

Projects

Crane Place Food Pantry — Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Designed and launched a food pantry program aimed at assisting low-income with Second Harvest Food Bank to secure weekly food.
Implemented a sustainable distribution system to ensure consistent support for disadvantaged residents of Crane Place-HUD-Seniors.

Extracurricular Activities

Oregon Athletic Bands, University of OregonSeptember 2019 - March 2024, Oregon Marching Band, Oregon Basketball Band

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