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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
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Ava C. Slimowicz

Bernardsville

Summary

Experienced counselor with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adaptive to changing needs, ensuring reliability and effectiveness. Skilled in conflict resolution, emotional support, and developing individualized care plans. Known for compassionate approach and strong communication abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

After-Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in developing age-appropriate educational goals for each student
  • Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety protocols were followed
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with parents, staff, and students

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023

As the lead counselor at summer camp, I helped create fun games and engaging activities for the kids, ensuring everyone felt included and had a great time. I focused on building friendships, encouraging teamwork, and maintaining a safe environment, all while fostering a positive atmosphere. It was rewarding to see the campers grow in confidence and joy throughout the summer!

After Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Became a senior counselor
  • Engaged with the kids, sports, games, ETC
  • Taught and helped kids throughout any difficult time
  • Resolved conflicts/drama

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Actively engaged with the kids, sports, games, ETC
  • Helped resolve any conflict/drama
  • Taught kids how to overcome any obstacles

After Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Engaged with the kids, sports, games, ETC
  • Taught and helped kids throughout any difficult time
  • Resolved conflicts/drama

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • First year of becoming a junior counselor
  • Actively engaged with the kids, sports, games, ETC
  • Helped resolve any conflict/drama
  • Taught kids how to overcome any obstacles

Food Bank Volunteer

Greater Summersett County YMCA
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Sorted and organized food donations according to nutritional value
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes

Counselor in Training

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Led and organized games for campers
  • Came up with innovative ways to include all campers in activities
  • Resolved small problems between campers
  • Received many 'Brag Tags' during camp

Education

No Degree - Pre-Med

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
05.2028

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Bernardsville High School
06.2024

MIDDLE SCHOOL -

Central Middle School
Long hill, NJ
06.2020

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Safety awareness
  • Health and safety
  • CPR Certified
  • First Aid Training

Volunteer Experience

Food Bank Volunteer, Greater Summer Set County YMCA, Basking Ridge, NJ, 06/01/20, 04/30/21, Sorted and organized food donations according to nutritional value., Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible., Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.

Timeline

After-Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2023 - 06.2024

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023

After Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2022 - 06.2023

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022

After Care Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA-SACC Bedwell
09.2021 - 06.2022

Counselor

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Food Bank Volunteer

Greater Summersett County YMCA
06.2020 - 04.2021

Counselor in Training

Somerset Hills YMCA
06.2020 - 08.2020

No Degree - Pre-Med

Seton Hall University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Bernardsville High School

MIDDLE SCHOOL -

Central Middle School
Ava C. Slimowicz