Ava Lalonde
College Student
Laguna Vista,TX
Summary
Dynamic camp counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and step outside their comfort zone. Skilled at planning, executing, and supervising daily activities. Organized and dependable individual with strong interpersonal communication abilities that lead to seamless teamwork and achieving group goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Bernadette
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated successful management of up to 250 campers during daily operations at the waterfront, including swim instruction, diving practice, and free swimming.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations and efficient coordination during camp events.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp policies, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Horse Guide/Horse Wrangler
South Padre Island Adventure Park
South Padre Island, Texas
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and worked with other staff to always maintain an engaging environment for guests.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex topics and answer questions in order to keep audiences interested.
- Maintained guest safety during excursions on horseback with up to 40 individuals of varying horse-riding experience.
- Built personal relationships with guests and provided information to enhance their experiences on guided tours.
Tutor
Notre Dame Center for Civic Innovation
South Bend, IN
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided reading assistance using books selected to suit individual student needs.
- Tracked student progress and provided feedback to parents and guardians.
- Motivated students towards learning and reading to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Established positive, productive relationships with diverse students, fostering open communication regarding literacy progress and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing, Theology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Laguna Vista, TX 08.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Creative Mindset
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Arabic
Elementary
Certification
CPR
Accomplishments
Achieved the Girl Scout Silver Award
Affiliations
Notre Dame Center for Civic Innovation
Beyond the Belle
Belles Connect
Quote
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Bernadette
06.2024 - Current
Horse Guide/Horse Wrangler
South Padre Island Adventure Park
05.2024 - 06.2024
Tutor
Notre Dame Center for Civic Innovation
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing, Theology
Saint Mary's College
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
08.2019 - 12.2022