Ava Byrne
Poway,CA
Summary
I am a Poway High school senior who has extensive volunteer experience with a focus on outdoor safety and child supervision. I have a strong ability to design engaging activities and promote personal growth, committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. I love getting outdoors and working with kids, as my future plans include studying psychology at a four-year university to become a developmental psychologist.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor in Training
Lake Poway Day Camp, City of Poway
Poway, CA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Supported counselors in implementing activities for engagement.
- Created and set up engaging activities for the campers to participate in.
- Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Engaged with campers to promote personal growth and social skills development.
- Promoted and demonstrated outdoor safety for campers to follow.
- Encouraged campers to participate and try their best in every activity.
- Carefully learned and upheld camp rules and regulations for safety and behavior management.
Tutor
Poway Adult School
Poway, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Helped kids aged 6-13 who are learning English with their classwork, reading and writing skills.
- Designed individualized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs, taking the student's first languages into account.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Implemented instructional strategies to promote active learning and retention.
- Made sure students felt comfortable to make mistakes and kept lessons fun.
National Honors Society Student Tutor
Poway, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted fellow students with homework and exam preparation in various subjects during my school lunch time.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of complex topics.
- Developed lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
Family Babysitter
2024 - Current
- Supervise my 6 and 8 year old cousins whenever my family needs someone to facilitate.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted with homework, promoting learning in a supportive environment.
- Created fun and engaging outdoor activities to limit screen time and enhance creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poway High School
Poway, CA06.2026
Skills
- Child supervision
- Peer support
- Outdoor safety & management
- Concept clarification
- Effective questioning techniques
- Motivational techniques
- Empathy development
Accomplishments
- Poway varsity captain of the girl's Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams.
- Member of National Honors Society with a 4.0 GPA.
- Member of California Scholarship Federation and considered an Honors student.
- Involved member of the Portuguese community of San Diego and was crowned Festa Queen in 2025 as a leader of the community for younger Portuguese peers to be mentored by.
- News Feature Editor on Poway High school's newspaper, showing leadership and dedication to an activity.
Timeline
National Honors Society Student Tutor
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
Poway Adult School
12.2024 - 05.2025
Camp Counselor in Training
Lake Poway Day Camp, City of Poway
06.2021 - 08.2025
Family Babysitter
2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Poway High School