Azia Rodriguez
Dacula,GA
Summary
Energetic Special needs Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping all ages, More specially ages 8-25 develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, sports and hikes. Excelled at helping with their personal needs such as using the bathroom, dressing/changing them, preparing/serving food, and showering them daily. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Overnight Camp Counselor
Spectrum
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Paraprofessional Camp Counselor
Spectrum
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Activity planning
- Disability awareness
- Special needs knowledge
- Sensory integration
- Physical assistance
- Autism spectrum expertise
- Parental Communication
- Patience
Timeline
Paraprofessional Overnight Camp Counselor
Spectrum
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Camp Counselor
Spectrum
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
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