Ava Pattison

• Supervised and engaged groups of children during daily camp activities, games, and educational programs.
• Created a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for campers of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Led activities that encouraged teamwork, creativity, confidence, and friendship.
• Communicated effectively with campers, families, and fellow staff members.
• Responded calmly to challenges and followed all camp safety procedures.Junior counselor for various camps
  
  

• Teen Wild guide docent at the Oakland Zoo
• Served as a Teen Wild Guide docent, welcoming zoo guests and sharing engaging information about animals, habitats, and conservation.
  Led or supported interactive conversations and educational activities for visitors of all ages.
• Answered guest questions clearly and professionally while encouraging curiosity about wildlife.
• Represented the zoo in a friendly, responsible manner and helped create a positive visitor experience.
• Built public speaking, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills through guest engagement. Answered guest questions clearly and professionally while encouraging curiosity about wildlife.
  
  

• Assisted Zoo Camp instructors with supervising and engaging groups of children in hands-on animal, conservation, and nature activities.
• Helped create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for campers of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Supported daily camp activities, including games, crafts, educational lessons, and visits to animal exhibits.
• Communicated clearly with campers, staff, and parents while modeling respect for wildlife and the environment.
• Helped maintain organized activity spaces and followed zoo safety procedures at all times.

Led the Filipinx Club by planning meetings, coordinating events, and supporting member participation.
Fostered an inclusive community that celebrated Filipinx culture, identity, and traditions.
Collaborated with club members, school staff, and other student organizations to organize cultural and community-building activities.
Communicated club updates, delegated responsibilities, and encouraged members to take on leadership roles.
Advocated for Filipinx student representation and created opportunities for cultural education across campus.

• Assisted in developing educational materials for children with mental health needs.
• Contributed to data collection efforts for ongoing research projects focused on child development.
• Participated in training sessions to gain knowledge of mental health practices and organizational policies.
• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Conducted research on child psychology topics to enhance program effectiveness.
• Organized and maintained resources for parent workshops and support groups.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.

Advanced classes include: AP Biology, AP Calculus,AP Statistics, Honors Physics, Honors Afrocentric English & History, Honors Spanish