Ayla Ribeiro
Framingham,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated college student pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy, with two years of hands-on experience supporting children in various settings. Proven skills in child supervision, behavior observation, and activity leadership, fostering a safe and engaging environment. Actively seeking a Behavior Technician role to further develop expertise in behavioral support.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Assistant
New Life Church Kids Ministry
Framingham, MA
10.2024 - Current
- Supported children during activities and events, fostering a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Assisted with age-appropriate activities, collaborating with other volunteers to enhance participation.
- Exhibited patience and dependability in interactions with children and families, contributing to positive experiences.
Instructor / Assistant Instructor
YMCA – Ashland Middle School OST
Ashland, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise school-age children and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Observe behavior and use patience, consistency, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to support appropriate behavior.
- Guided children in navigating routines, transitions, and group expectations to foster independence and social skills.
- Tailored activities and interactions to accommodate varying ages, personalities, interests, and individual needs, enhancing engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with coworkers and supervisors to address children's needs and behavior, ensuring a cohesive support system.
Counselor / Senior Counselor
YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center
Hopkinton, MA
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Led age-appropriate activities that built teamwork, communication, and independence.
- Guided children through transitions and routines to adapt to changing daily schedules effectively.
- Monitored children closely to ensure safety and foster positive interactions and participation.
- Collaborated with counselors and supervisors to identify and address camper needs throughout summer programs.
- Participated in summer programs for children
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School
Ashland, MA06-2026
Skills
- Child monitoring
- Behavior Management
- Safety Awareness
- Group facilitation
- Communication
- Positive feedback
- Behavior assessment
- Adaptability
- Patience
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Youth Mental Health Training
- LEAD Training
- YMCA Youth Development Training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Counselor / Senior Counselor
YMCA Hopkinton Outdoor Center
06.2025 - 08.2026
Volunteer Assistant
New Life Church Kids Ministry
10.2024 - Current
Instructor / Assistant Instructor
YMCA – Ashland Middle School OST
09.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - General Studies
Massachusetts Bay Community College
High School Diploma -
Ashland High School