Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Ashley Sekiya

Panera
Fanwood,New Jersey
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Aspiring Child Therapist and current Psychology student with hands-on experience providing behavioral support and emotional guidance to children. Skilled in active listening, applying positive reinforcement, and building strong rapport with youth and families. Eager to secure a foundational role in a clinical setting to expand knowledge of therapeutic modalities and child psychology.

Work History

Gymnastics Instructor

1 Year 6 Months
YMCA | 05.2025 - Current
  • Sanitized equipment and maintained clean environment to ensure safety and hygiene
  • Monitored participant technique, correcting form to support injury prevention and skill development.
  • Instructed gymnastics classes using age-appropriate progressions and safe skill demonstrations.
  • Created plans for gymnastics classes
  • Developed comprehensive plans for gymnastics classes to enhance participant engagement
  • Developed innovative activities to engage children in skill-building exercises

Camp Counselor

1 Year 6 Months
YMCA | 05.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for art, STEAM, and gymnastics camps, enhancing campers' learning experiences
  • Supervised campers during daily activities, maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging environment
  • Fostered connections with campers and parents through regular communication and engagement. with campers and parents
  • Led recreational games, arts, and outdoor programs aligned with camp schedules
  • Created lesson plans for art, STEAM, and gymnastics camps

Babysitting

  • Supervised children during playtime, meals, and routines, maintaining safe, structured environment.
  • Prepared snacks and simple meals, accommodating dietary needs and parent instructions.
  • Supervised children and ensured their safety
  • Created engaging games and age-appropriate activities to promote learning and creativity
  • Organized bedtime activities to ensure children settled down peacefully.

Production

1 Year 3 Months
Panera | 08.2025 - Current
  • Prepared menu items to ensure timely service in fast-paced environment
  • Managed multiple orders at once while meeting time expectations
  • Adapted quickly during peak hours to maintain service speed and accuracy
  • Managed multiple orders simultaneously to uphold service standards
  • Followed food safety, sanitation, and quality control standards
  • Restocked ingredients and monitored inventory to maintain operational flow
  • Restocked ingredients and monitored inventory during shifts

Party Host/Class Instructor

The Little Gym | 2022 - 2024
  • Developed and prepared activities, games, and class materials to enhance children's engagement and learning
  • Supervised and ensured safety of children ages 1-12 during classes and parties, fostering a secure environment
  • Prepared activities, games, and class materials
  • Designed and implemented engaging activities and games for children, promoting skill development and enjoyment
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the gym
  • Created schedules for classes and activities

Camp Counselor

1 Year
SPF Recreation | 01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated setup and breakdown of activities, ensuring smooth transitions for campers
  • Supervised young children daily, fostering a safe and supportive environment
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of camp area, enhancing camper experience
  • Set up and broke down activities for campers
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the camp area

Education

High School Diploma

Scotch-Plains Fanwood High School | Scotch Plains, New Jersey | 01-2024

- Psychology

Rutgers University | New Brunswick, New Jersey | 11-2026

Skills

Child Safety Certification
Youth Engagement Training
Effective communication
Lesson planning
Child safety protocols
Professional ethics
Social media proficiency
Proficient in Media: Snapchat
Instagram
TikTok
X(Twitter)
Pinterest
Professional ethics

Accomplishments

  • 4th on vault in nationals in 2017
  • 13th all-around in nationals in 2018
  • MVP for high school varsity gymnastics 2021
  • Contributed to high school sectionals and counties wins 2020, 2021 2022 & 2023

Certification

  • CPR/ AED/ First Aid Training
  • Babysitting Certification
  • Spanish Moderately

Timeline

Production

Panera
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Gymnastics Instructor

YMCA
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

Camp Counselor

YMCA
05.2025 - CurrentRead More

Camp Counselor

SPF Recreation
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More

Rutgers University

from Psychology
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Babysitting

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Party Host/Class Instructor

The Little Gym
2022 - 2024Read More

Scotch-Plains Fanwood High School

High School Diploma
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Ashley Sekiya