Ava Corso
Pinole,CA
Summary
Dynamic child development professional with expertise in safety management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and create engaging environments for children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Konocti
Clearlake, California
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for campers to ensure safety and enjoyment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper needs and experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a positive camp atmosphere.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Swim Instructor
Pinole Swim Center
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Instructed swim classes for various skill levels and age groups.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all swimming activities.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to student abilities and objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool area and equipment.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Provided assistance to students with special needs, adapting teaching methods to meet individual requirements.
Child Care
LakeRidge Country Club
El Sobrante, California
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to child care best practices.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding child care facilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members on special events or projects related to childcare needs.
- Supported caregivers in creating safe environments where children can thrive.
- Ensured the health and safety of children under my care including administering first aid when needed.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated the performance of staff members to ensure quality care for children.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Collaborated with other childcare providers to ensure quality care for each child.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety management
- Creative engagement
- Group activity implementation
- Positive relationships
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Konocti
07.2025 - Current
Child Care
LakeRidge Country Club
11.2024 - 06.2025
Swim Instructor
Pinole Swim Center
04.2022 - 07.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Arizona State University