Ari Till
Rochester,New York
Summary
Dedicated professional with over eight years of experience in school-age youth programming, including before and after school care, YMCA camping, youth sports, early education, and Special Olympics. As a BASP Staff Development Associate, I specialize in staff training, professional development, and program management, focusing on elevating practices through collaborative discussion, strengths-based approaches, and responsive caregiving. With a passion for empowering young people, I am committed to fostering socio-emotional learning and helping childcare programs build solid foundations for youth development. Certified in CPR/First Aid, TTAP, and School Age Care Credentialing, I bring expertise and a proactive mindset to every role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Training an Development Associate
YMCA Of Greater Rochester
07.2024 - Current
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Designed, planned, organized, and directed employee orientation and training programs.
- Conducts compliance audits of 34 childcare programs to standardize and cite issues per OCFS 414.
Orthopedic Technician/Enlisted Soldier
US Army Reserve
03.2020 - Current
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients'' conditions after surgery or injury and reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising physician immediately.
- Optimized patient care by maintaining detailed records of each case's treatments, procedures, and progress notes.
- Completed battle drills, leadership development, and physical readiness at Basic Training in Ft Sill, OK.
After-School Site Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Rochester
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, incident reports, and other required documentation for program compliance purposes.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily activities to enhance students'' self-awareness, decision-making skills, and empathy.
Gymnastics Recreation Program Coordinator
Gymnastics Training Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with the gym director to support the growth of athletes.
- Head Coach of the Special Olympic Gymnastics Team
Education
School Age Care Credential -
Network For Youth Success
Albany, NYTTAP - PDS -
NY Association For The Education of Young Children
Albany, NYSkills
Nonprofit experience
Deadline-oriented
Oral and written communications
Public Speaking
Donor Relations
Timeline
Training an Development Associate
YMCA Of Greater Rochester
07.2024 - Current
After-School Site Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Rochester
07.2021 - 07.2024
Orthopedic Technician/Enlisted Soldier
US Army Reserve
03.2020 - Current
Gymnastics Recreation Program Coordinator
Gymnastics Training Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
School Age Care Credential -
Network For Youth Success
TTAP - PDS -
NY Association For The Education of Young Children