Avery Scoville
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Talented Summer Camp Counselor firmly committed to creating accommodating and positive experiences for campers. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills for helping children discover new things. Adept at making those around me feel safe and enough just as they are.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Outdoors For All
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying disabilities, age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Team Member
Paint the Town
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Kid-friendly art studio providing pre-made ceramic ware for customers to paint
- Worked with a point of sale system, regularly assisted customers with projects in person and on the phone, and had regular closing responsibilities.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Team Member
Youthgrow
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Summer Community Garden Internship
- Worked as part of a cohort on a small urban farm, also selling the harvest at weekly farmers markets, engaging in customer service
- Was provided two raises over the summer as recognition for my work ethic and contributions
- Participated in educational workshops and extended skills training.
Summer Camp Counselor
Campfire
- Lead campers through arts and crafts, camp games, teamwork exercises, and cooking food.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
House and Pet Sitter
Varied
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided pet/house sitting services: general care and overnight services.
- Promoted a sense of security among clients by consistently being punctual, reliable, responsible, accountable in fulfilling all assigned duties within agreed time frames.
- Managed a variety of household tasks, including mail collection, plant care, trash removal, and light cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for clients' return.
Childcare Provider
Varied
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Summer Nanny Position
- Weekly childcare & Occasional Babysitting.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Facilitated artistic expression through creative arts-and-crafts projects designed specifically for various age groups of the children under my care.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, communicating daily updates on their children's progress and needs.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Education
Rising Junior– Johnston Program - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Redlands
Redlands06.2026
Skills
- Experienced in using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, & Forms)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Powerpoint)
- Point of Sale systems
- Compassionate communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Camper Supervision
- Child Development
- Written and oral communication
- Role Modeling
- Patience and Empathy
- Team Leadership
Certification
American Red Cross Certification in CPR
Volunteer Experience
- ME TO WE, 06/01/19, 07/31/19, Traveled to Tanzania, Africa to build a library and get fresh water to the people living there. Worked alongside peers in teamwork exercises and took lessons in learning the language of Swahili.
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS, 02/01/20, 02/29/20, Coached kids through games through support and tips, kept scores, set up before it began and cleaned up after it ended.
- FAMILYWORKS, 11/01/18, 06/30/22, Collected food donations for their food bank and volunteered bi-weekly at their community closet to organize donations for families and assisting any patrons.
Hobbies and Interests
- Art of all kinds, especially drawing & painting which occupies most of my time outside of school
- Creative writing, recognized through the program, Writers in the Schools for a non-fiction story
- Music of many genres, I’m almost always listening to music and I am now learning guitar.
- Hiking, kayaking, basketball, yoga, & biking
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Outdoors For All
06.2023 - 08.2023
Team Member
Paint the Town
10.2021 - 06.2022
Team Member
Youthgrow
06.2021 - 08.2021
House and Pet Sitter
Varied
04.2018 - 07.2020
Childcare Provider
Varied
05.2017 - 07.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Campfire
Rising Junior– Johnston Program - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Redlands