AVERY JOHNSON
San Rafael,CA
Summary
I am a motivated student ready to broaden my experience with leadership while creating a safe space here at UC Santa Cruz. I have always been passionate about helping others while forming a community, making the Residential Assistant position a perfect match for my skills and interests.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Director
Marinwood Community Services District
San Rafael
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversee a camp of thirty ten-year-old campers at an all-day camp for ten straight weeks
- Responsibilities include: Preparing all activities for campers, ensuring each camper is well-fed and safe, leading field trips, maintaining strong communication between staff members, campers and parents, problem-solving (arguments between campers, etc.) (Will be working in the same position Summer 2023.)
Team Member
Cinemark
San Rafael
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Duties included serving customers of all ages, maintaining an excellent attitude during busy shifts, and multi-tasking during rush hour (cashiering, concessions, assisting customers, and communicating with staff).
Camp Counselor
Marinwood Community Services District
San Rafael
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Created a positive and fun environment for campers while maintaining a professional attitude with staff
- Led games, monitored pool time, organized crafts, resolved conflicts between campers, assisted with first aid (bee stings, saving a child from drowning, etc.).
Education
Diploma -
Terra Linda High School
06-2022
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Team Player
- Critical Thinking
- Diplomatic Problem Solving
- CPR Certified
Stevenson Student Council, Chair
I Present weekly meetings where we, as a council, discuss ways to make Stevenson College a fun and welcoming community through events, renovations, and providing funds to clubs. As Chair, I oversee our budget, communicate with other colleges on campus, and ensure our club is welcoming to all.
Languages
- English, Native Speaker
- French, Highly Proficient
Awards
- California Scholarship Federation, Life Member, 05/01/2022
- Terra Linda High School, Scholar Athlete, 05/01/2022
- Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, Recipient, 05/01/2022
- French Honor Society, President, 08/01/2021, 06/01/2022
- Michelle Guard Memorial, Scholarship Recipient, 11/01/2022
- EDPA Foundation, Scholarship Recipient, 08/01/2022
- Terra Linda Rotary Club, Scholarship Recipient, 05/01/2022
Timeline
Camp Director
Marinwood Community Services District
06.2022 - 08.2024
Team Member
Cinemark
01.2022 - 07.2022
Camp Counselor
Marinwood Community Services District
06.2020 - 08.2021
Diploma -
Terra Linda High School