Ava Swanson
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated psychology student with hands-on experience in customer service and child care settings. Skilled in communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and behavior observation. Adept at building rapport with diverse individuals, managing stressful situations calmly, and supporting positive emotional and social development. Eager to apply interpersonal and problem-solving skills to psychology-focused roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Club
Austin, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized educational programs and events for children, enhancing engagement and learning opportunities.
- Supported parents with information on children's participation and needs.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote social skills development among children.
- Motivated children to engage in activities while offering support and guidance.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
- Guided co-workers on best practices for managing challenging situations involving children.
- Observed and interacted with children to understand individual needs effectively.
- Comforted distressed children experiencing separation anxiety from parents or guardians.
Education
Westwood High School
Austin, TX05-2023
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Stress management
- Empathy and patience
- Professional appearance
- Efficiency and speed
- Multitasking ability
- Body language interpretation
- Behavior management techniques
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Child development knowledge
PALS
A club/class where I was attending Spicewood Elementary to visit with children who struggled at home or with friends at school. Would visit for an hour every other day with the same kids every week playing games and talking about their life experiences. Making my relationship with the children I was assigned a priority and a stagnant friend during any hardships.
Affiliations
Volunteer/ member - Student Psychology Association @ UT San Antonio
Accomplishments
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Timeline
Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Club
12.2021 - 07.2022
Westwood High School
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio